SUMMARY: The Florida Board of Education unanimously appointed Anastasios Kamoutsas, a top aide to Governor Ron DeSantis, as the next education commissioner, pending Manny Diaz’s permanent appointment as University of West Florida president. Kamoutsas, with a background in the Education Department and governor’s office, is expected to advance DeSantis’ conservative education agenda, including restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, limiting certain teachings on race and history, and expanding school vouchers. DeSantis praised Kamoutsas for his leadership on parental rights and school choice. Former Commissioner Richard Corcoran highlighted Kamoutsas’ influential role in major education decisions in Florida.

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SUMMARY: A Texas hospital violated federal law by repeatedly sending Kyleigh Thurman home despite her life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, resulting in severe complications and partial removal of her reproductive system. A 2023 federal investigation found the hospital failed to provide proper emergency care as required by law. The Biden administration’s 2022 guidance mandated emergency abortions in life-threatening cases, helping hold hospitals accountable. However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently revoked that guidance, raising concerns about ongoing access to emergency abortions, especially in restrictive states like Texas. Thurman fears many women with dangerous pregnancies may still be denied critical care.

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SUMMARY: South Florida faces a wet and cloudy Wednesday with heavy rain impacting areas like Southwest Ranches, Miami Beach, and downtown Miami, causing flooding and slow commutes along I-75. A flood watch remains in effect until 5 p.m., with a level one flash flood risk due to saturated ground from recent storms. Temperatures range from upper 70s in Broward and Dade to low 80s in the Keys, with highs reaching mid-80s. Scattered showers and storms will ease by midday but linger into the evening. Saharan dust is causing hazy skies and lower air quality, expected to worsen through the week, reducing rain chances on Thursday and Friday. The weekend will bring typical rainy season heat with highs near 90°F and daily scattered storms.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Miami-Dade and Broward are under a flood watch through 5 p.m. Wednesday.

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