Dozens gather to protest opening of controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Everglades | Quickcast

In today’s Quickcast:

The controversial ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is now open– as President Trump and other elected officials visit to tour its grounds. Meanwhile, dozens gathered to protest the site.

And, Key West is already getting push back for a city commission vote to axe an agreement with ICE.

The start of the new month means the implementation of new laws in effect in Florida that include: a fluoride ban in state water supply, Lucy’s Law to push for boating safety, and an increase in penalties for animal cruelty cases.

In Florida, a person in Monroe County was reportedly arrested for poaching butterflies from a state park.

A second town hall meeting is just hours away from taking place in Miramar– with plans to discuss the Miami-Dade incinerator project.

Plus, 15 Miami parks will now offer free Wi-Fi ahead of the 4th of July holiday.

In sports, the Florida Panthers have resigned three players critical for their Stanley Cup run.

In this week’s Miami Proud we shine the spotlight on a South Florida surgeon who went under the knife himself to help save a life.

In weather, another steamy Summer day in South Florida– will we see more rain and shine as the week rolls on? See your Tuesday forecast!

Catch the Quickcast with Najahe Sherman weekdays at 4PM ET streaming on the CBS Miami app and CBSMiami.com

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Author: Rich