SUMMARY: Russia and Ukraine conducted a large prisoner swap, each returning over 300 soldiers, marking the largest exchange in the three-year conflict and a rare moment of cooperation amid failed ceasefire talks. The swap occurred hours before a massive Russian drone and missile assault targeted Kyiv and over 30 other cities, resulting in at least 12 deaths and dozens injured. Using 367 drones and missiles, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, Russia launched the war’s largest aerial attack to date. Ukrainian leaders condemned the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians and urged stronger Western sanctions. Despite ongoing peace efforts, violence and destruction continue in Ukraine.

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SUMMARY: South Florida experienced severe storms yesterday, but today brought a break with diminishing storms mainly over the interior and Gulf Coast. Miami is cloudy but rain-free, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, dropping to the upper 70s overnight. A few stray inland showers are possible, but the coast remains mostly dry. Tomorrow’s air and sea show will see a low chance of showers near noon inland, while coastal areas stay clear. Temperatures will rise to the upper 80s and 90s later in the week, with rain chances increasing to about 40% by Friday and Saturday.

Storms that threatened South Florida Saturday stayed inland and weakened by evening, leaving coastal areas mostly dry and warm. NEXT Weather’s Dave Warren has the latest forecast.

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SUMMARY: A private plane crashed near San Diego’s Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport in heavy fog, killing six people, including influential alternative music executive Dave Shapiro. The Cessna 550 Citation hit power lines about two miles from the airport, which had runway lights out and a broken weather alert system. Shapiro, owner of the plane and a pilot, was known for promoting punk and alternative bands. Other victims included musicians and agency employees. Despite poor weather and airport issues, the pilot chose to proceed. Eight on the ground were injured, but none seriously. Investigations may take a year to conclude.

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