SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather on Friday, March 14, 2025, features warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 80°F. Isolated showers are possible today, and a summer-like heat wave is expected over the weekend, with highs in the mid-80s. Enjoy the Miami-Dade County Fair, as rain chances remain low at 10%. However, conditions will turn wetter on St. Patrick’s Day with scattered showers and storms likely, addressing the region’s severe drought. A cooling trend follows, with highs dropping to 78°F by Tuesday and the arrival of spring on Thursday, bringing temperatures back up to the low 80s.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says we’re in for a warm, humid and breezy weekend with plenty of sun.

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SUMMARY: The Senate is poised to approve the HALT Fentanyl Act, aimed at imposing harsher prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers. With bipartisan support, the bill has passed the House and is championed by Majority Leader John Thune, who emphasizes its role in empowering law enforcement against drug distribution. The act would permanently classify all fentanyl variants as Schedule 1 substances, increasing criminal convictions for their distribution. Critics argue it overlooks addiction’s root causes and may perpetuate outdated “war on drugs” tactics, potentially disrupting communities and research efforts. The legislation responds to the fentanyl crisis, linked to numerous overdose deaths.

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SUMMARY: Asian markets rose on Friday, ignoring declines in Wall Street, with significant gains in China spurred by directives for state-run banks to enhance consumer spending. Hong Kong’s benchmark surged 2.5%, while the Shanghai Composite increased 1.9%. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 climbed 0.9%. Meanwhile, Wall Street experienced a sell-off as President Trump’s trade war escalated, marked by a 1.4% drop in the S&P 500 and a 1.3% fall in the Dow. Despite mixed economic signals, such as mild inflation and steady job applications, stocks related to AI faced increased pressure. Oil prices and U.S. dollar values rose slightly.

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