The U.S. military will take control of a strip of federal land that spans three states along the southern border in an effort to stem illegal immigration, a memorandum Friday by President Donald Trump said. 

The memorandum, “Military Mission for Sealing the Southern Border of the United States and Repelling Invasions,” directs the secretaries of Defense, Interior, Agriculture and Homeland Security “to provide for the use and jurisdiction by the Department of Defense over such Federal lands, including the Roosevelt Reservation and excluding Federal Indian Reservations, that are reasonably necessary to enable military activities.”

He wrote it could include “border-barrier construction and emplacement of detection and monitoring equipment.”

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“Our southern border is under attack from a variety of threats,” Trump wrote in the memorandum. “The complexity of the current situation requires that our military take a more direct role in securing our southern border than in the recent past.”

The federal land, which consists of a narrow, 60-foot-deep strip at the border within the Roosevelt Reservation, would become a “military installation” designated as “National Defense Areas” where “military activities” would occur. 

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“Our southern border is under attack from a variety of threats,” Trump wrote in the memorandum. “The complexity of the current situation requires that our military take a more direct role in securing our southern border than in the recent past.” (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

The Roosevelt Reservation covers California, New Mexico and Arizona and was designated as federal land by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 to keep the border secure. 

The memorandum added that the secretary of defense can “determine those military activities that are reasonably necessary and appropriate to accomplish the mission” of keeping the border secure. 

The Roosevelt Reservation covers California, New Mexico and Arizona and was designated as federal land by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 to keep the border secure.  (Carlos Moreno/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Trump campaigned on securing the border and “mass deportations” and has focused on both in the first months of his presidency. 

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert may be on to Act 2 of his NFL career.

The Eagles are fielding trade offers and are “open” to moving the seven-year tight end, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. 

Goedert is entering the final season of a four-year, $57 million deal with the Eagles. He could be looking for a new contract, according to Schultz. 

Last season, the now-30-year-old Goedert totaled 42 receptions for 496 yards and two touchdowns. He was limited to 10 regular-season games due to a knee injury. Then, in Philadelphia’s run to winning Super Bowl LIX, Goedert totaled 17 receptions for 215 yards and one touchdown.

Across his seven-year career, Goedert has averaged 50 receptions for 584 yards and three touchdowns per season. He has been limited by various injuries, including knee, hamstring, forearm and calf issues.

Philadelphia selected Goedert with the No. 49 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State, with him eventually succeeding tight end and three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz as its starter at the position.

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) – TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP/WSVN) — An active shooter was reported Thursday on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, according to the school’s alert system.

Police were on the scene or on the way around noon, officials said. Students and faculty were instructed to continue to seek shelter and await further instructions.

“Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measures,” the alert said.

At least four people have been taken to Tallahassee Memorial Health, the extent of their injuries unclear.

A witness claimed to a local station to have seen a college-aged man exiting the student union with a handgun. Another witness reported having been in the Bellamy Building, hearing what sounded like multiple gunshots, as well as the sound of a semi-automatic weapon.

Students and faculty were seen on video taken by a student at the student union running to seek shelter as officials responded.

According to Leon County School District spokesperson, Chris Petley, several campuses in the area, including FSU, are under lockdown. All classes and university events, including athletics, have been cancelled.

Details on injuries or a suspect were not immediately available.

Officials have confirmed they have taken one person into custody.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

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