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At Alligator Alcatraz, millions for high tech but zilch for inmates' phone calls

News and commentary for discerning Floridians

Apr 27, 2026
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By Liv Caputo

Florida Phoenix

Florida officials are fighting a court order to expand detainee phone access at the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” center, arguing it would be too costly for taxpayers — but they’ve already spent roughly $34 million in public dollars on technology, IT support, and more, state records show.

The agency in charge of the remote ce…

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