Combined dispatches

A digital billboard displays an unofficial temperature, Monday, July 17, 2023, in downtown Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Weather

It may 'feel' 110 in South Florida -- in Phoenix it's 'hold my beer' as temps hit 117, 10th day over 110

Combined dispatches

As areas of South Florida, including Collier, Hendry and Glades counties, swelter under a heat advisory with heat indices up to 110 again today, portions of the southwest United States have been melting under those actual temperatures for nearly three weeks.

A phosphogypsum stack located in Fort Meade, Florida.

Environment

Phosphogypsum plan heads to DeSantis; opposition urges veto

Combined dispatches

The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that could be a step toward using phosphogypsum, a byproduct of the phosphate industry, in building roads. Senators voted 34-4 to approve the bill (HB 1191), which passed the House last week. It is now ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a news conference at the Reedy Creek Administration Building Monday, April 17, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of Florida government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort's rides and monorail. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Government & Politics

DeSantis joke? Prison, competing theme park near Disney World part of 'endless possibilities'

Combined dispatches

Somewhat tongue-in-cheek, DeSantis suggested Monday that the new board or lawmakers could take other actions with the Disney’s 27,000 acres (10,926 hectares) in central Florida, such as building a state park, a competing theme park or a prison.