Alcatraz was first used as a jail during the American Civil War. It later became a federal penitentiary in 1934, closing less than 30 years later.

Trump administration officials want “Alligator Alcatraz” to be a blueprint, but Democrats are pushing back on expansion.

Hollywood celebrated 50th anniversary of summer blockbuster 'Jaws,' which instilled terror in the public about sharks, especially in beach-going Florida.

OCHOPEE, Fla. — One worked in a celebrated restaurant in Miami’s Design District. Another is an aspiring DJ. An Italian ...

Civic organizations have raised alarms about the unsanitary conditions at the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention ...

A 15-year-old Mexican teenager, who had no previous criminal record, was mistakenly detained at the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center ...