SUMMARY: Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, passed away at 49 after battling brain cancer. Her family announced the news on social media, noting she had stopped responding to treatment. Love began her political career on the Saratoga Springs city council in 2003 and later became mayor. She lost her first congressional bid in 2012 but won in 2014 against Doug Owens. Although a rising GOP star, she distanced herself from Donald Trump, notably declining to support him during the 2016 election. After losing her seat in 2018, she worked as a political commentator.

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SUMMARY: Surveillance footage from a gas station captures the moments before a lethal hit-and-run in Liberty City, Miami, where a car struck a group waiting at a bus stop. The video shows a black Mercedes attempting to maneuver around a white pickup truck before crashing into the victims. One person tragically died, while four others were injured—one critically. Witnesses described the chaos as people called 911 for help. Miami Police are investigating the incident as a hit-and-run and are urging anyone with information to assist while allowing anonymity. The scene at the destroyed bus stop reflects the severity of the crash.

CBS News Miami’s Anna McAllister has the latest on the investigation into the fatal crash.

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SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state returned $878 million in federal funding, citing ideological conditions attached to the funds by the Biden administration. DeSantis met with Elon Musk and the DOGE team to facilitate the return. He pledged to continue searching for unused federal funds for potential refunds. The state’s new DOGE task force aims to streamline government operations, eliminate waste, and reduce bureaucracy. DeSantis also intends to cut 900 state positions and audit public universities. This effort mirrors DOGE’s approach to federal budget reduction, with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt.

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