SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 new laws covering various topics as the legislative session nears its end. Key measures include allowing certain nursing homes to reserve beds for veterans (effective July 1), repealing a defunct narcotics unit in Broward County, and prohibiting conflicts of interest in the North Springs Improvement District. A new special arts and entertainment district in Oviedo permits alcohol to be carried openly with regulated cups. Other laws revise fire and police pensions in Tampa, adjust water district governance, and expand veteran services, including suicide prevention and stricter oversight of veterans’ benefits advisors. Many laws took effect immediately; some start July 1.

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SUMMARY: South Florida will experience hazy sun and dry conditions on Friday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and a low 10% chance of inland showers. Storm activity remains confined to interior areas, with coastal regions staying dry. Rain chances will rise Sunday as dust clears and moisture returns, leading to more widespread showers by midweek. Temperatures peak around 90°F Saturday and Sunday before cooling slightly. No tropical activity is expected, though a cluster of clouds off the southeast coast is being monitored without development forecasted. Southeast breezes will continue, with light seas nearshore and afternoon storms inland by midweek.

CBS News Miami meteorologist Dave Warren’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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SUMMARY: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a reversal of Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered vehicles, calling them illegal. Combined with Senate efforts to remove penalties for failing to meet mileage targets, this reduces pressure on automakers and may slow electric vehicle adoption. Biden’s standards aimed for an average of 50 miles per gallon by 2031, including EVs to lower emissions. Critics argue that rolling back these rules will increase pollution and fuel costs for consumers. Automakers and the Trump administration say the previous standards unfairly relied on EVs and set too high a bar for manufacturers.

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