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West Palm Beach officer befriends homeless woman, offers food and new shelter

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**South Florida Officer Goes Above and Beyond to Help Homeless Woman in West Palm Beach**

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) — A South Florida police officer lent a helping hand to a woman who was in desperate need of support. West Palm Beach Police Officer Gesner Michel went above and beyond to assist a homeless woman facing difficult times.

While on duty, Officer Michel, who finds his work fulfilling, met the woman and immediately befriended her. “You wake up every morning and you know you’re meeting new people and you get a chance to give people hope,” he said. “I made contact with that person—let me rephrase—not person, my new friend.”

The woman shared that she was looking for a job but was struggling to make progress. That’s when Officer Michel stepped in to give her that extra boost of encouragement. “Hope is giving someone that extra boost, that extra chance, you know, just to say, ‘Hey, it’s not that I hope things get better, I know things will get better,’” he explained.

Showing compassion, Officer Michel took her out for a warm meal. “We’re going to get you some food, OK? It’s on me today. I feel good today. You’re making me happy, so I’m going to make you even more happy,” he told her.

During their time together, Michel helped the woman obtain a new identification card and even found her a place to sleep for the night. “At least we know we got a bed, right? Did I not say we weren’t going to get something?” the officer joked with her.

The woman was deeply grateful for his kindness and assistance. “She was just so grateful. She was surprised, you know, that I took the time to help her and I told her it was not a problem, it’s normal for me,” said Michel.

Looking ahead, Officer Michel is now focused on helping his new friend secure a job. “She says she’s a really good waitress, so if anyone in West Palm Beach would like to hire somebody, she’ll be ready,” he said.

Officer Michel hopes to continue making a positive impact in his community. “‘Cause I live by paying it forward,” he shared.

Michel has proudly served with the West Palm Beach Police Department for seven years.

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https://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/west-palm-beach-officer-befriends-homeless-woman-offers-food-and-new-shelter/

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Star-studded team behind E1 Series talks about powerboat competition as it zooms into Miami

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Start your engines—but make it electric! The high-speed, high-tech E1 Series championship is zooming into Miami, and you won’t want to miss it.

Star-studded team owners like Marc Anthony, Tom Brady, and Will Smith are sending their racers to go full throttle on the water. Best of all, you can be there to wave them hi and bye!

Tom Brady says, “This is the perfect place to have it. This is the best place in America to do it.” We couldn’t agree more—Miami is the ultimate destination for E1 Powerboat Racing.

Will Smith calls it “the future of racing,” while Tom Brady describes it as “a very tactical, very strategic, a very fine type of racing.”

Marc Anthony adds, “It’s a league. It’s me, LeBron James, Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafa Nadal, Steve Aoki. We formed this league, and it’s E1 racing, and it’s electric boats. They’re like Formula One, but it’s electric—E1 boats on the water.”

Marc Anthony’s team represents Miami, and he’s bringing the finals to the 305 for the very first time. He shares, “I insisted on the championship being in Miami, and it’s this weekend. It’s gonna be a hoot. Everybody is in the same boat. I designed the colors of the boat—the Miami colors. We’ve been racing for the past two years internationally.”

Of course, like all great sports, some friendly smack-talking is on the menu.

Marc Anthony: “Will Smith’s talking a lot of crap.”

Will Smith: “I think that went really well. You know we can do two-on-two teams. Me and you against Tom and Marc. We’ll start there, you know. What do you think?”

Rafa Nadal chimes in, “They are good on the radio.”

Will Smith: “Yeah, yeah, yeah.”

Tickets to watch the race on Biscayne Bay include all the fun you’d expect.

David Grutman promises, “Includes open bar, of course. It’s Miami—open bar—and all the food you can eat. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8.”

Steve Aoki sums it up: “The grand finale in Miami. We’ll see you there.”

David Grutman adds, “E1.”

And Marc Anthony concludes, “Everybody’s bringing it this weekend. Everybody’s flying in and ah, it’s gonna be a very, very interesting weekend.”

Interested in seeing who will be crowned champion of the water? Don’t miss out!

**FOR MORE INFO & TICKETS:**
Visit the official E1 Series website for event details and ticket purchases.

Get ready for an electrifying weekend on the water in Miami!
https://wsvn.com/entertainment/deco-drive/star-studded-team-behind-e1-series-talks-about-powerboat-competition-as-it-zooms-into-miami/

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Crash on northbound lanes of I-75 at Mile Marker 42 shuts down all lanes; 1 hospitalized

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**Man Rushed to Hospital Following Serious Crash on I-75 in West Broward**

WEST BROWARD, FLA. (WSVN) — A man has been rushed to the hospital following a serious crash on Interstate 75 in West Broward County.

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue (BSFR) and Florida Highway Patrol units were dispatched to the scene near Mile Marker 42 after reports of a traffic crash. According to BSFR officials, a car involved in the crash rolled over onto its side.

The crash occurred in the northbound lanes. However, authorities have shut down both the northbound and southbound lanes while air rescue transports the injured man to Broward Health Medical Center. He is being treated as a Level 2 trauma alert.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes as emergency crews continue to manage the scene.

Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more updates on this developing story.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/crash-on-northbound-lanes-of-i-75-at-mile-marker-42-shuts-down-all-lanes-1-hospitalized/

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Limp Bizkit band members say bass player Sam Rivers has died

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Sam Rivers, the bass player in the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, died on Saturday, according to social media posts by his bandmates. The band did not disclose where Rivers died or the circumstances but praised him as “pure magic” and “the soul in the sound.”

“From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that could never be replaced,” they wrote in a group Instagram post. “His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous.”

Fred Durst, the band’s frontman, posted a video recalling how they met at a club in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, before going on to music stardom and performances around the globe.

“He really did have an impact on the world, and his music and his gift is the one that’s going to keep on giving,” Durst said. “I just love him so much.”

Rivers had spoken publicly about heavy drinking that had caused liver disease. He left the band in 2015 and received a liver transplant before reuniting with Limp Bizkit three years later.

Limp Bizkit has scheduled a tour of Central and South America beginning in Mexico City in late November.

With roots in Jacksonville, Florida, Limp Bizkit emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal, and rap. Their off-the-wall sense of humor is reflected in the titles of their mega-selling 2000 album, *Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water*, and a single released last month, “Making Love to Morgan Wallen.”
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Woman, 5-year-old child attacked by dog; deputy shoots dog, MDSO says

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**Deputy Forced to Shoot Dog Following Attack on Woman and Child in Northwest Miami-Dade**

NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A deputy was compelled to shoot a dog after a woman and a 5-year-old child were attacked by several loose dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies and fire rescue responded to a medical call near the 2200 block of Northwest 64th Street, where multiple dogs had attacked an adult female and the young child.

While deputies were responding to the scene, one of the dogs returned and attempted to attack a deputy. In response, the deputy discharged their firearm, fatally injuring the dog.

The adult female sustained injuries from the attack but was treated at the scene and did not require transportation to a hospital. The child was not reported to have any injuries.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/woman-5-year-old-child-attacked-by-dog-deputy-shoots-dog-mdso-says/