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Former ‘gay cure’ ministry leader Alan Chambers charged in underage sex sting Original

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By Shannon Butler Verified
| WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A former leader of an Orlando-based ministry that claimed for years it could cure homosexuality has been arrested in an underage sex sting, according to an Orange County arrest affidavit. Alan Manning Chambers, 54, was arrested Tuesday in Winter Park. Chambers is charged with solicitation of a minor via computer, transmitting harmful material to a minor and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, according to the affidavit.
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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may close as questions remain over $608M reimbursement

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By Shannon Butler Verified
| WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. — It appears the end may be near for Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention facility in the Everglades. But even as talk grows that the site could soon wind down operations, questions remain about whether taxpayers will ever be reimbursed for hundreds of millions of dollars already spent. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state had to act. “We decided we’re not just going to sit back, twiddle our thumbs, and blame other people,” DeSantis said.
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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ may close, but taxpayers could face $245M bill Original

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By Shannon Butler Verified
| WFTV-TV (Orlando, FL) Verified
ORLANDO, Fla. — It appears the end may be near for Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention facility in the Everglades. But even as talk grows that the site could soon wind down operations, questions remain about whether taxpayers will ever be reimbursed for hundreds of millions of dollars already spent. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state had to act. “We decided we’re not just going to sit back, twiddle our thumbs, and blame other people,” DeSantis said.
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