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ICE detention center could come to Bradford County
By Marina Meretz
February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM EST
In Bradford County, some residents are pushing back against the idea of an ICE detention center.
City commissioners have proposed converting a Starke warehouse — near a Walmart — into the facility.
They're still waiting to see if ICE will accept their proposal. In the meantime, a small group of residents gathered on Saturday to protest the plan.
City commissioners have proposed converting a Starke warehouse — near a Walmart — into the facility.
They're still waiting to see if ICE will accept their proposal. In the meantime, a small group of residents gathered on Saturday to protest the plan.