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Homestead, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Homestead! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Are Homestead townhome owners being shut out of their own HOA?
  • How to get free hurricane supplies at Homestead’s Harris Field Park
  • How a Raising Cane’s drive-thru dispute turned into felony charges

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 82, low: 75.
  • Friday: Humid with heavy showers, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Parcel manipulation': Homestead homeowners sue over developer's two-decade control of HOA (therealdeal.com) — Homeowners in Homestead’s Villa Portofino East townhouse community are suing their HOA and affiliated developer, claiming they’ve improperly kept control of the board for nearly 20 years and neglected basic maintenance. Residents say parcel shuffling tied to a nearby hotel project is being used to delay turnover, while they continue paying monthly dues amid broken gates, flooding issues, and worn-down common areas.
   

2. Free Hurricane Preparedness Supply Distribution and Community Drives in South Florida (miamionthecheap.com) — Homestead residents can pick up free hurricane supplies at Harris Field Park on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon while supplies last. Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission will distribute essentials like emergency blankets, food, and ponchos at multiple South Florida sites, but this Homestead location offers a convenient option to get prepared early in hurricane season.
   

3. Driver tries mowing down woman at Raising Cane's after being told to be more careful: Cops (lawandcrime.com) — A woman is accused of using her car to threaten and injure people during a confrontation in the drive-thru at the Raising Cane’s on NE 8th Street in Homestead. Police say she drove the wrong way, allegedly tried to ram another vehicle after being told to be careful, hit a curb and another car while fleeing, and was later arrested and jailed on felony charges.
   

4. Five big changes coming to higher education July 1 (kentucky.com) — Major federal changes to student loans and grants taking effect July 1 could affect Homestead residents studying trades like HVAC at local schools, as well as anyone with federal student debt. The story explains new Workforce Pell funding for short-term programs, the end of the SAVE repayment plan, and tighter limits on graduate and parent loans that may reshape how families here pay for college.
   

5. NASCAR Star Kyle Larson Made Generous Donation To Kyle Busch's Family (macon.com) — Homestead gets a brief spotlight as a photo recalls Kyle Larson’s 2025 truck win at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while the main story focuses on his latest gesture off the track. After winning a charity race in Iowa, Larson donated his winnings to Kyle and Samantha Busch’s Bundle of Joy Foundation, which supports families facing infertility challenges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog.
    She looks like she just had puppies. Do you know who she belongs to? (Nextdoor West Redland)
  • Caregiver!!!
    I'm looking for caregiver, who can stay with my mom at night. From Monday to Saturday. Starting at 6:30pm. Homestead/Princeton area. Let me know… (Nextdoor SW 264th St)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Florida City, Florida in Homestead. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member (05170) - $13/hr + Flexible Scheduling - 1615 NE 8th St, in Homestead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homestead here.

Ok Homestead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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