The emails show that local officials in southwest Florida were still trying to chase down a "rumor" about the sprawling "Alligator Alcatraz" facility planned for their county while state officials were already on the ground and sending vendors through the gates.

Ron DeSantis (R) reportedly left county officials in the dark when he decided to create the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility in Southwest Florida, according to The Associated Press. President Donald Trump toured the makeshift detention center comprised largely of FEMA tents and trailers earlier this month,

While the state is preparing for a second immigration site, Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Camp Blanding location is still on standby.