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Gregory George, a South Florida food truck owner, faced financial difficulties after a city delayed payment for a $2,200 job at a Cinco de Mayo event. After 51 days, the city paid following intervention by Help Me Howard, allowing him to stabilize his business.

A mother in Hialeah is charged with child abuse after allegedly chaining her 13-year-old special needs daughter to a fence to watch TV following her job loss. The daughter was left in the sun without water or shade until family members called police, who later found and freed her.

South Florida drivers are reacting to rising gas prices linked to U.S.-Iran tensions and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts predict gas price increases following oil price hikes, with Miami-Dade prices ranging from $3.65 to $3.85 per gallon.

South Florida experiences high temperatures in the 90s with persistent Saharan Dust causing hazy skies and dry weather. A High Pressure system near the Bahamas keeps winds light, while a second dust batch may arrive midweek before thinning. Prolonged heat is expected, with heat index values reaching 105-110º.

Florida is participating in Operation Southern Slow Down, a multi-state anti-speeding campaign led by the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol. The initiative, active from Monday through Saturday, aims to reduce speed-related fatalities through increased enforcement and public education, with fines up to $1,000 and jail time for repeat offenders.

A car and van collided in Deerfield Beach, injuring 12 people. One individual is in critical condition while others sustained minor injuries, all transported to Broward Health North. The crash caused road closures as authorities investigate.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, has been appointed to temporarily fill his Senate seat in South Carolina until January. She will be the first woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate. A special primary election will be held in August to select a new nominee for the general election.

A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested for the fourth time this year for allegedly violating a domestic violence court order by allowing his ex-girlfriend and her daughter to stay at his house. He was denied bond due to violating past arrest conditions and had retired from the sheriff’s office in June.

A firefighter rescued a man trapped on the third floor of a burning home in Lawrence, Massachusetts, as flames spread to three multi-family homes. Over fifty people were displaced due to extensive fire damage, though no injuries were reported.

A car crashed into the front yard of a home in Cooper City, injuring the driver. The home was not struck, and no other injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

A 18-year-old man in Homestead was arrested after allegedly punching another man during a food dispute and threatening to kill him with a kitchen knife. The victim fled the residence and called police, who found the knife described as having a black handle and serrated blade.

A small plane made an emergency water landing off Honeymoon Island in Pinellas County, Florida, with two people on board who were unharmed. Witnesses reported the controlled crash landing around noon, and the plane was later removed from the water. Investigators found a possible fuel leak and are examining the cause of the incident.

President Donald Trump recommended that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appoint Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his Senate seat until January. Graham died of an aortic dissection, prompting a special primary election in August to select a Republican nominee for the November general election.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, restricting Iranian ships and imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo for safe passage. The move follows intensified conflict with Iran after failed peace talks, with Iran asserting control over the strait and rejecting U.S. claims of freedom of navigation.

A man was seriously injured after being thrown into the air by a bison at Yellowstone National Park's Bridge Bay Campground. The incident, captured by wildlife photographer Mike MacLeod, occurred during mating season when the bison became agitated by a passing truck. The victim is recovering from surgery following the attack.

South Florida experiences hot, hazy weather with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s due to the Saharan Air Layer, which suppresses thunderstorms. Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible in interior areas, while coastal regions remain mostly dry. The Atlantic Basin shows no tropical activity.

Colorado firefighters received unexpected assistance from a local goat named Goldie while battling the Rock Creek Fire. Goldie guided crews along safer terrain and grazed on brush near the burn scar. Proceeds from Goldie-themed merchandise support the Castle Rock Professional Firefighters Foundation.

The United States launched strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which left a crew member missing. Iran retaliated by targeting multiple Middle Eastern countries, escalating tensions over control of the strategic waterway. The U.S. and Iran remain at odds amid a 60-day interim deal that has instead led to reciprocal attacks, with the UN warning of catastrophic consequences if hostilities resume.

A manhole fire ignited an electrical vault near 230 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, causing an explosion that injured three people and led to street closures. Firefighters contained the blaze, and Florida Power & Light Company shut off power to the area. Three individuals were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed hospitalization due to a fall, during which he was briefly unconscious, and confirmed treatment for mild pneumonia. He denied serious injuries and stated he is recovering in a rehabilitation facility, while Republicans face a reduced Senate majority as he remains absent.