SUMMARY: Governor Ron DeSantis is set to appoint a new Lieutenant Governor for Florida following the February resignation of Jeanette Nuñez. Tampa State Senator Jay Collins, a Green Beret veteran and strong conservative known for championing gun rights, is a leading contender. Collins supports Governor DeSantis’s policies and has backed permitless carry and gun law rollbacks. Democrats, however, hope for an independent voice to counterbalance DeSantis’s expanding executive power. Other potential candidates include former House Speaker Paul Renner and possibly First Lady Casey DeSantis. The appointment will influence Florida’s political future, especially ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race.

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SUMMARY: Scattered morning showers and storms are affecting South Florida, especially near Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, and Miami, with rain chances peaking around midday before decreasing in the afternoon. Temperatures are warm, reaching highs near 90°F, but with humidity, “feels like” temperatures will climb into the triple digits—over 100°F in areas like Coral Springs and Big Pine Key. Breezy conditions off the ocean are bringing moisture inland. The weekend will be hotter and drier with increasing humidity, raising concerns about dangerous heat indices and potential heat advisories. Meanwhile, a Gulf Coast low-pressure system has a 30% chance of tropical development, bringing heavy rain and flooding risks there.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says scattered showers and storms will push inland toward the west in the afternoon.

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SUMMARY: Ukraine’s new government, set to be approved soon, aims to expand domestic arms production to supply 50% of its weapons within six months, President Zelenskyy announced. Currently, about 40% of Ukrainian weapons are domestically made. This expansion is urgent as Russia intensifies its summer offensive with missile and drone attacks. Meanwhile, the delivery timeline for promised U.S.-made Patriot missile systems remains unclear. NATO is preparing transfers, working closely with Germany to expedite shipments, though details are still classified. Ukraine also uses its own long-range drones to strike into Russia, with recent drone waves disrupting flights in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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