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1. Thunderstorms send cabana frame crashing down at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; five people hospitalized (wsvn.com) — Strong thunderstorms in Hollywood sent a cabana frame flying at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Daer Nightclub pool area, injuring five people who were taken to the hospital but are expected to be OK. The sudden winds, estimated at 35–50 mph, turned a busy Saturday evening into chaos as bystanders rushed to help free those trapped under the metal structure.
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2. Shuttles offer fast, free way to get to World Cup (local10.com) — If you’re heading to World Cup matches, you can catch free shuttle buses from several hubs, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, instead of paying steep rideshare prices. Verified ticket holders just show a QR code to ride to and from Hard Rock Stadium, with some hubs also offering on-site parking for drivers.
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3. Live Gambling News, Top Trending: Updates 24/7 - Sunday June 21 2026 (gambling911.com) — Five people were injured when a rooftop structure at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood partially collapsed during a severe thunderstorm, sending debris onto patrons at the DAER rooftop club. The broader piece tracks gambling news, betting trends, and other casino-related crime stories, but the Hollywood incident stands out as a key local safety concern.
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4. Lavon Alexander McGriff, 38, of Hopkinsville (wkdzradio.com) — A man born in Hollywood and remembered for his creativity, style, and magnetic personality has died at age 38, with no services planned. Though he later lived in Hopkinsville and had strong ties to South Carolina and Georgia, his roots trace back to Hollywood, where his vibrant spirit first took shape.
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