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Recapping DeSantis' trip to Italy
SUMMARY: Florida’s governor recently concluded a five-day trade mission to Italy, aimed at enhancing business, education, and research ties, which included meetings with high-ranking officials and the Italian Prime Minister. During the trip, he announced a new trade office and promoted direct shipping links between Italy and Jacksonville. Back home, he faces the challenge of scheduling special elections following recent appointments, including that of Marco Rubio to Trump’s cabinet. Upcoming elections are crucial for maintaining Republican majority, amid tensions between DeSantis’s supporters and Trump’s base. Critics questioned the trip’s cost and purpose, while supporters saw its potential economic benefits.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a trip to Italy, and we break down what he did in Europe.
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South Florida married couple separated after ICE detains husband, wife says
SUMMARY: South Florida woman Madison Pastana is separated from her Venezuelan husband, Juan David, who was detained by ICE while heading to work. Juan, who legally entered the US with a pending green card application after applying for asylum, was arrested due to delays caused by a fraudulent “lawyer.” Madison is a US citizen and newly graduated surgeon, now facing an uncertain future. Juan is held at the Crumb Detention Center awaiting deportation. His attorney is requesting parole to allow him to stay with Madison while his case proceeds. ICE states Juan violated his admission terms and will be removed from the country.

CBS News Miami’s Ivan Taylor talked to a South Florida woman whose husband was detained by ICE.
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FL receives few complaints about immigration law enforcement
SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the state’s leadership in combating illegal immigration, emphasizing new reforms and collaboration with federal authorities. All 67 Florida sheriffs reportedly agreed to cooperate with federal immigration efforts, with noncompliance risking suspension. Florida’s immigration czar Larry Keefe introduced the Law Enforcement Accountability Dashboard (LEAD), a public portal for reporting agencies not enforcing immigration laws. In six weeks, only eight complaints were filed, including some against Palm Beach, Orlando, Jupiter, and Broward law enforcement. Complainant Sunny Crays expressed frustration over a lack of response from authorities. Keefe confirmed investigations are underway but provided no updates; DeSantis credits low complaints to stringent state legislation.
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Total solar eclipse drops insects out of sky
SUMMARY: On August 21, 2017, University of Alabama researchers conducted a groundbreaking study using multiple Doppler radars, mobile weather stations, and balloon soundings to observe meteorological and insect responses during a total solar eclipse. As totality caused ground temperature to drop 7–9°F and surface winds to slow, insects abruptly descended from 650–1,000 feet, likely disoriented by the loss of sunlight used for navigation. Radar data showed a 90% decline in insect reflectivity during darkness, with insects reascending once the sun returned. This first high-resolution eclipse experiment reveals how solar eclipses disrupt atmospheric and insect behavior, potentially affecting broader ecosystem dynamics.
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