SUMMARY: The City of St. Augustine has filed an eminent domain lawsuit against owners of two properties near Lincolnville to acquire land for the Lake Maria Sanchez Flood Mitigation and Drainage Improvements Project. Funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the project aims to reduce flooding in about 200 acres of the city’s historic downtown. Planned upgrades include enhancing stormwater systems on Granada, Cordova, and Bridge Streets, building a new pump station and flood wall near the properties, and installing one-way tide check valves. The case is currently in St. Johns County court.

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SUMMARY: Florida’s new migrant detention facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” opened in the Everglades with capacity for 3,000 detainees, beginning to receive hundreds tonight. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier emphasized swift processing and due process. The facility drew support from Republicans but strong opposition from Democrats and environmentalists concerned about the Everglades’ impact and human rights. Critics urge Governor DeSantis to halt construction and conduct environmental reviews. Meanwhile, a second facility at Camp Blanding, housing 2,000 detainees, is planned soon. Despite protests, state and federal leaders remain committed, with Florida funding \$450 million and expecting federal reimbursement.

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SUMMARY: A U.S. judge ruled that Huawei Technologies must face criminal charges, rejecting the company’s request to dismiss allegations in a 16-count indictment. Huawei is accused of stealing U.S. trade secrets, installing surveillance equipment in Iran, violating U.S. sanctions by doing business in North Korea, and fraud involving a Hong Kong shell company. CFO Meng Wanzhou was previously arrested in Canada but released in a prisoner swap. China accuses the U.S. of economic bullying and misuse of national security claims. Huawei has struggled under U.S. sanctions, focusing on domestic markets and developing its own technology to adapt.

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