Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hollywood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Two Hollywood elementary schools face closure under Broward's plan

Hollywood, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Hollywood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Hollywood elementary schools face closure under Broward's plan
  • Rush's reunion tour brings a November 7 stop to Hollywood
  • Rush plays Hollywood as a Sphere residency joins the itinerary

Also on today's calendar: Trading Card & Collectibles Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some sun with showers around, temps: high: 85, low: 73.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Broward schools superintendent recommends closing 10 schools (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Hollywood's Oakridge and Sheridan Park elementary schools would close under Superintendent Howard Hepburn's recommendation, with a final board vote scheduled for December 15. Oakridge students would move to Colbert, while Sheridan Park students would attend Boulevard Heights, Driftwood or Hollywood Park. The proposal would close 10 Broward schools for 2027-28 amid declining enrollment.
   

2. Rush Announce Sphere Residency: 'Elevate From the Norm' (hiphopmagz.com) — Rush's reunion tour includes a November 7 performance at Hollywood's Hard Rock Live before continuing to Tampa and other international stops. Original members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are touring with drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold, and have announced a five-night residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
   

3. Rush Bringing '2112' and 'Moving Pictures' to Sphere in 2027 (notreble.com) — Rush's Fifty Something tour stops at Hollywood's Seminole Hard Rock Live on November 7, with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson joined by drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Loren Gold. The group has also announced five Las Vegas Sphere shows for May 2027, featuring complete performances of 2112 and Moving Pictures.
   

4. FPL installs new solar panels at McNicol Middle in Hollywood, Sheridan Technical High in Fort Lauderdale (wsvn.com) — New solar panels at Hollywood’s McNicol Middle School are expected to cut energy use by more than 30% while giving students a chance to learn about renewable energy. Florida Power & Light helped with the installation, part of a two-school effort that also includes Sheridan Technical High in Fort Lauderdale.
   

5. Hollywood woman accused of taking over $170,000 from mother's bank accounts (sun-sentinel.com) — A Hollywood woman faces felony charges after investigators alleged her mother lost more than $170,000 through unauthorized transactions. Toborshia Carter, 48, told police her mother approved transfers for household expenses, which her mother disputed. Carter remained in Broward’s Main Jail Friday and had not entered a plea.
   

📸 Around Hollywood

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Hollywood

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Hollywood Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Hollywood PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fur Friends Daycare and Resort LLC
    786-895-0467 www.furfriendsdaycareandboarding.com Dog daycare Dog boarding Dog baths Petsitting for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, bunnies… (Nextdoor Driftwood)
  • This beautiful dog is walking along 36th of the south west and 58th Avenue in West Park
    Este hermoso perro anda caminando por la 36 del SW y las 58 avenida en West Park (Nextdoor Hillcrest)
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes posted a job opening for Assistant Baker in North Miami Beach. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Miami Gardens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hollywood here.

Ok Hollywood! 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: "What is easy to get in to but hard to get out of?" — Trouble (Thank you Candice H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hollywood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hollywood

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.