SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 13 new state laws covering topics like child neglect, flood risk disclosures, and weather modification. SB 56 bans dispersing substances to alter weather, including cloud seeding, effective July 1. SB 1286 revises the child neglect definition to allow unsupervised activities for mature children unless dangerous. SB 948 mandates landlords disclose flood risks and past damages, letting tenants terminate leases if not informed. Other laws address abuse of vulnerable adults, trust modifications, warranty association rules, court procedures, sewage permits, and public records exemptions. Most laws take effect July 1, with some in October or 2026.

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SUMMARY: Central Florida experienced over 20,000 lightning strikes during recent storms, with meteorologists highlighting that lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm—a common occurrence, especially early in the rainy season. August is the peak month for lightning, while June ranks third. Experts debunked several myths: showering during a thunderstorm is unsafe because lightning can travel through pipes; lightning can strike the same place multiple times, as with iconic landmarks; and using a cell phone indoors is safe, unless it’s charging, since plugged-in devices are at risk from power surges. Staying indoors and avoiding plumbing and plugged-in electronics is recommended.

As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.

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SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather on Friday, June 20, 2025, features morning showers and inland afternoon thunderstorms with temperatures near 90°F, feeling closer to 100°F due to humidity. Rain chances of 30-40% mainly affect the eastern peninsula in the morning, shifting westward in the afternoon. This weather pattern, favoring inland thunderstorm activity, is expected to continue into the weekend, with showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. The tropics remain quiet with no storms in the Atlantic or Gulf. The 7-day forecast shows steady highs near 90°F with similar rain chances and humid conditions throughout.

CBS News Miami’s chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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