SUMMARY: A new migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” opened amid political and legal controversy. Florida Democratic lawmakers were denied access to inspect the site, raising concerns about transparency and detainee treatment. Lawmakers cited state statutes allowing access to similar facilities and criticized the denial as “illegal.” The facility, promoted by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier as well-resourced and hurricane-ready, supports federal immigration enforcement efforts. Environmental groups have sued to block the center over environmental concerns. A federal judge will determine its future as scrutiny over the site continues from both political and legal angles.

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SUMMARY: Winter the Dolphin was celebrated with a new exhibit at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, honoring her legacy. Winter, rescued with a tail tangled in crab traps, became famous through the movie “Dolphin Tale.” The exhibit features movie props, her favorite items, and memorabilia, attracting visitors worldwide who connect emotionally with her story. Despite Winter’s passing, her spirit lives on, inspiring many through art and personal stories shared nationwide. The aquarium also introduced a new state-of-the-art facility for four young rough-toothed dolphins, continuing Winter’s mission of education and conservation for her species and others.

There is a new exhibit at CMA this Summer, Tales of Winter the Dolphin, which includes everything from the prosthetic tail, to movie props to her favorite toy.

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SUMMARY: CBS News Miami reports that southbound I-95 near the Dolphin Expressway was shut down due to a Florida Highway Patrol investigation of a fatal pedestrian crash from Tuesday night. The closure, just south of the 836 interchange near Northwest 8th Street, has caused significant traffic delays stretching to 79th Street. Heavy rain is compounding travel difficulties as showers and storms spread across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Meteorologists forecast continued heavy rain through the afternoon with a 70% chance around 2 p.m., lowering by evening. The unsettled, rainy weather is expected to persist through the holiday weekend, with isolated flooding possible on Independence Day.

CBS News Miami’s Austin Carter and Lissette Gonzalez have the latest on the traffic and weather conditions on the roadways.

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