Our report from tonight’s CBS Evening News Plus …

2:31 am liftoff for Axiom 4 from Kennedy Space Center — we’ll have more on the mission coming up on CBS Mornings

A 10-year-old girl recorded a plea to President Trump from Havana, asking him to reconsider a travel ban that’s keeping her separated from her mother in Miami. Manuel Bojorquez has more for CBS Evening News Plus.

Always something new to explore…

Almost on cue for President Trump’s visit — an alligator just outside the new controversial migrant detention center in the Everglades the administration has dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz”

Outside the new migrant detention center in the Everglades, dueling demonstrations as President Trump visits what he calls “Alligator Alcatraz”…

Outside President Trump’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility, a pounding storm drove most protesters away, except for this woman.

President Trump toured a new immigration detention center in Florida’s Everglades on Tuesday, a site state officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports on the growing concerns about the conditions inside. cbsn.ws/4lcwqov

He couldn't speak, so for years he was thought to be severely intellectually disabled. But once 19-year-old Viraj Dhanda found a way to communicate solely with his right thumb, everything changed. Steve Hartman is On the Road with a story on hidden potential.

The Elkhorn coral helps form the skeleton of a healthy reef, but more than 95% of the coral off Florida has been wiped out. Scientists have created the "Flonduran" crossbreed to solve the problem.

An international collaboration with Honduras could help save Florida’s coral reef. Check out the new “Flonduran” coral — from tonight’s CBS Evening News Plus

Crossbreeding corals from Honduras could help protect Florida's coast. Here's how it was done. cbsn.ws/44UI8x6

.⁦WHCA⁩ President ⁦Weijia Jiang⁩ on the Trump White House decision to bar the Wall Street Journal from the travel press pool for his upcoming Scotland trip. Context: POTUS is suing their parent company, Rupert Murdoch & 2 WSJ reporters for a story he claims is defamatory.

A reminder to get your preventive screenings … got my first colonoscopy today. Following the advice of the great Jonathan LaPook, M.D

Our story on this Florida capybara cafe — and how these large rodents are helping save other animals — is slated to air tomorrow (Friday) on CBS Mornings 🌞 #capybara #capy

Capybaras airs tomorrow (Friday) on CBS Mornings 🌞

Tomorrow on ⁦CBS Saturday Morning⁩ — the history and significance of the piña colada, Puerto Rico’s official drink 🍹

When it comes to summertime libations, there's one drink that's as popular as it is familiar – the Piña colada. The frozen cocktail is a favorite at beach bars everywhere, including Puerto Rico, the birthplace of the signature drink. Manuel Bojorquez visited to learn more about its

Florida is set to open its first bear hunt in a decade, citing a need to manage the population. Critics say the bear population remains at risk — our CBS Evening News report:

Protesters are rallying nationwide against efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Organizers said nearly 280 events were held across 34 states. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez has more.