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šŸŒ± How a Hollywood homeownerā€™s hospitality turned into a $400,000 coin theft

Hollywood, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello again Hollywood! Weā€™re bringing you the latest town highlights. Donā€™t miss out, keep going! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hollywood homeownerā€™s hospitality turned into a $400,000 coin theft
  • Will Guns Nā€™ Roses play rare deep cuts in Hollywood?
  • How a late-night machete incident ended with a Hollywood arrest

Also on today's calendar: ChildNet's Ripple Effect Gala and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 78, low: 73.
  • Friday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Cops arrest 2 of 3 they say stole $400K in coins from Hollywood woman who let them stay at her home (local10.com) ā€” Hollywood detectives say a woman discovered her longtime friend, her friendā€™s son, and his girlfriend allegedly stole a large collection of gold and silver coins after staying at her home for years. Two suspects were arrested in Hollywood and remain jailed on grand theft and related charges, while investigators believe much of the missing property is still unaccounted for.
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2. Guns N' Roses Bring Back 'Black Leather' Live (societyofrock.com) ā€” Hollywood rock fans are on deck for a big moment as Guns Nā€™ Rosesā€™ upcoming shows here bridge their South American run and a major European and North American tour. The band just dusted off the punk deep cut ā€œBlack Leatherā€ live in Brazil, hinting at a setlist that digs beyond the usual hits when they reach Hollywood.
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3. Hollywood man accused of threatening family, officer while holding machete (local10.com) ā€” Hollywood police arrested a local man after an early-morning incident in which his family fled their home while he allegedly swung a machete, damaged property, and made threats. Officers say he also threatened a responding officer before surrendering and being charged with multiple counts, including aggravated assault and child neglect. No serious injuries were reported.
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4. South Florida man arrested again for allegedly posing as stock investor (nbcmiami.com) ā€” Hollywood residents should know that a man previously accused of investment fraud has been arrested again, with the latest case involving an identification made through Hollywood Police. Investigators say he promised high weekly returns on stock investments but allegedly delivered only minimal payments. Police believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
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5. FSU basketball's Thomas Bassong changes course, set to enter transfer portal (jacksonville.com) ā€” Hollywood sports fans may notice a local tie as FSU basketballā€™s roster shuffle includes a recruit from Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood. Forward Thomas Bassong is entering the transfer portal after initially planning to return, prompting Florida State to rework its lineup and lean more on incoming transfers and recruits, including the Hollywood-connected guard.
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    Iā€™m currently looking for any hands-on experience or opportunities to learn more about the fieldā€”whether thatā€™s shadowing, internships, or even justā€¦ (Nextdoor Driftwood Civic North)
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    Date: Thursday April 23 (Arbor Day) Time: 10:00 AM Location: Rose's Garden Park 501 S. 24th Ave. ā€¦ (Nextdoor Park East)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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