SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas under an 18th-century law, directing the Trump administration not to proceed until further notice. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, with Alito criticizing the court’s quick decision without adequate explanation. The order followed an emergency appeal from the ACLU, which argued that deportations were set to resume. Meanwhile, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports of unauthorized use of Signal messaging for sharing sensitive military information regarding operations in Yemen.

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SUMMARY: The South Florida weather forecast for April 20, 2025, indicates a warm, breezy start to the week. Although wind speeds are expected to diminish, there remain red flags for high rip current risks and small craft advisories, particularly from Key West to West Palm Beach. Today’s gusts reached over 30 mph, pushing water along the coast. Overnight temperatures will drop to the mid-70s, with daytime highs around 84°F. While the breeze persists, it will calm midweek before returning by the weekend with a slight chance of showers. Overall, warm weather will continue throughout the week.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren says to expect windy conditions to continue throughout Monday, bringing rough waters near the beach.

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SUMMARY: A new insurance company, Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance, has entered the Florida market just before hurricane season, becoming the 12th company to do so since recent legislative reforms aimed at improving the industry. Florida’s Insurance Information Institute spokesman, Mark Friedlander, noted this expansion could lead to lower rates for consumers, with reports of reductions up to 50% on premiums. Founded by industry veterans with nearly $30 million in capital, Patriot Select aims to stabilize the previously unstable Florida insurance market, where many customers faced non-renewals. Consumers are encouraged to review their coverage annually for better options.

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