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PanthersThe Panthers' new top line powered a 5-3 win over ChicagoIf you follow the Panthers, here's the line to know. With Sasha Barkov out, Florida beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Wednesday at Amerant Bank Arena, and the trio of Sandis Vilmanis, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe was the team's best. Vilmanis scored twice, the first two-goal game of his career.Today’s editionRead Pop CultureA Grand Theft Auto 6 character appears to be Pompano Beach rapper Kodak BlackIf you're counting down to Grand Theft Auto 6, here's a South Florida name to look for. Rockstar Games released new screenshots Thursday, Nov. 5, and one character has face tattoos, a hairstyle and jewelry like Kodak Black's. Fans on Reddit spotted the bird tattoo and the “1800” chain first.Today’s editionRead SchoolsBroward's superintendent recommends closing 10 schools, including two in HollywoodIf you have a child at Oakridge or Sheridan Park elementary, this one's for you. Superintendent Howard Hepburn is recommending that Broward close seven elementary schools and three middle schools in 2027-28, and both Hollywood schools are on the list.Friday’s editionRead Your MoneyAmendment 3 passed, and homeowners who already have a homestead exemption don't need to actIf you already have a homestead exemption, there's nothing to do. Voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, and Broward Property Appraiser Marty Kiar says existing homestead owners will see their exemption go "from $50,000 to $150,000."Friday’s editionRead SchoolsBroward voters renew the school funding referendum for a third timeIf you pay Broward property taxes or have a kid in a Broward school, the school funding referendum stays. Just over 67% of Broward voters said yes Tuesday, and Miami-Dade approved its version with more than 82%. It's the third renewal since 2018.Thursday’s editionRead WeatherDays of heavy rain flooded Broward neighborhoods, and sunny skies are forecast through the weekendIf you've been stuck behind standing water this week, you're not alone. The National Weather Service in Miami said the highest rainfall totaled about 13 to 15 inches between Weston and Sunrise over four days. The rain was due to taper off Wednesday afternoon, with drier air and sunny skies Thursday through the weekend.Thursday’s editionRead SunriseFlooding strands cars at Sunrise's Amerant Bank Arena and Sawgrass MillsIf you were near Sunrise Monday night, you may have seen it. Fans leaving the Panthers–Red Wings game at Amerant Bank Arena waded through nearly knee-high water, and hundreds of cars ended up stranded around the arena and across the street at Sawgrass Mills. Some fans spent the night at a nearby hotel.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayFlooding moves polling places in Palm Beach and Indian River counties on Election DayIf you're voting today, check your polling place before you head out. Flooding from heavy rain has forced election officials to relocate polling places in Palm Beach and Indian River counties, and affected voters are encouraged to go straight to their new site.Tuesday’s editionRead PanthersPanthers fall 5-3 to the Red Wings in the debut of their Hometown Remix jerseysThe bright new look got a rough debut. The Panthers tied it twice Monday night in Sunrise but never led. Justin Faulk scored on the power play 2:08 into the third, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard made it 4-2 just 45 seconds later. Sam Bennett cut it to 4-3 with 3:20 left, then Emmitt Finnie sealed Detroit's win with an empty-net goal.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around Hollywood

From WPLG Local 10, CBS Miami and 19 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WPLG Local 101 hour ago

    Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Broward busca hogar permanente para Mia, una perra de edad avanzada, y otros amigos peludos

    Es peluda, tiene abundante pelo y su pequeña lengua sobresale hacia un lado. Conozca a Mia, una dulce perra de 12 años que se encuentra en la Sociedad Protectora de Animales del condado Broward y que está buscando un nuevo hogar.

  2. CBS Miami2 hours ago

    Great weekend weather ahead for South Florida

    We'll start out dry on both Saturday and Sunday. Scattered storms will pop up on Saturday evening and roll south from Broward County into Miami-Dade County.

  3. WPLG Local 102 hours ago

    USCG: Persona sufre lesión en la cabeza tras encallar embarcación cerca de Hillsboro Inlet

    Un equipo de la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos evacuó el jueves a una persona herida después de que una embarcación de 35 pies encallara en el rompeolas de Hillsboro Inlet, informaron las autoridades.

  4. WPLG Local 103 hours ago

    USCG: Person suffers head injury after boat runs aground near Hillsboro Inlet

    A U.S. Coast Guard crew evacuated an injured person Thursday after a 35-foot boat ran aground on the Hillsboro Inlet Jetty, authorities said.

  5. WPLG Local 103 hours ago

    Humane Society of Broward seek ‘furever’ home for senior dog Mia, other furry friends

    She’s furry, she’s bushy, and her little tongue hangs out to the side. Meet Mia, a sweet 12-year-old dog at the Humane Society of Broward County who is looking for a new place to call home.

  6. WPLG Local 103 hours ago

    Aeropuerto North Perry celebra su primera carrera de 5K y reúne a más de 600 corredores en la pista

    Más de 600 corredores y caminantes recorrieron la pista del aeropuerto North Perry durante su primera carrera de 5K el sábado por la mañana, ofreciendo a los participantes una oportunidad única de hacer ejercicio mientras observaban de cerca las aeronaves.

  7. South Florida Caribbean News4 hours ago

    Etana, Melixxa and Raul Blaze headline JWOF’s 2026 Run-A-Boat festival

    Do not miss the 2026 JWOF Run-A-Boat Culture & Food Festival with performances by Etana and exciting Caribbean entertainment.

  8. WPLG Local 104 hours ago

    North Perry Airport hosts first-ever 5K, bringing over 600 runners to the runway

    More than 600 runners and walkers took to the runway at North Perry Airport for its first-ever 5K race on Saturday morning, offering participants a unique opportunity to exercise while getting an up-close look at aircraft.

  9. South Florida Caribbean News4 hours ago

    PortMiami backs Caribbean maritime scholarships

    Discover how PortMiami is championing maritime scholarships for Caribbean students at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation event.

  10. Coral Springs Talk5 hours ago

    J.P. Taravella Girls’ Cross-Country Team Earns Second Place at District Championship

    The J.P. Taravella High School girls’ cross-country team performed very well at the district championship meet.

  11. Miami Herald5 hours ago

    First-time Open Division highlights high school playoff schedule

    Florida high school football enters a new era as the first Open Division playoff pits the top eight teams, including St. Thomas Aquinas and Miami Columbus, for one title.

  12. Florida YIMBY6 hours ago

    Kadima Developers Secures $32.5 Million Construction Loan For Seven Park In Hallandale Beach

    Kadima Developers has secured a $32.5 million construction loan from S3 Capital Partners for Seven Park, an 8-story mixed-use residential development at 218-220 SE Seventh Street in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Designed by SKLARchitecture, the 200,000-square-foot project will contain 121 condominium residences and 4,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Construction is progressing toward the vertical phase, with deep foundation operations more than 65 percent complete.

  13. TAPinto Pompano Beach6 hours ago

    (PHOTOS) Pompano's 5th Annual “Horse and Hound” Event: Despite Rain, Big Success

    POMPANO BEACH — Dark rain clouds and passing storms did not stop local residents from dressing up their pets and heading outdoors for a day of fun at Sand and Spurs Equestrian Park.The park held it...

  14. Tamarac Talk6 hours ago

    Tamarac Woman Says Ex Tracked Her, Played Secret Recordings of Her Conversations Over Speaker at Home

    A Tamarac woman says her ex tracked her car and used a Bluetooth speaker at home to play conversations he secretly recorded inside her car.

  15. Coconut Creek Talk6 hours ago

    Monarch Football Earns No. 3 Seed in Playoffs; Golf and Swimming Compete in Postseason

    The Monarch High School football team is gearing up for the playoffs as several other teams wrapped up their fall seasons.

  16. Florida Hockey Now6 hours ago

    Florida Panthers Have a Challenging Road Ahead, Visit Capitals Today

    florida panthers continue their road schedule, kick off three-game trip with washington capitals, boston bruins, columbus blue jackets; 16 of first 19 away from home

  17. Coconut Creek Talk6 hours ago

    Coconut Creek Football Earns No. 2 Seed, Set to Host Deerfield Beach in Playoffs

    The Coconut Creek High School football team is set for the playoffs after closing out the regular season and earning the No. 2 seed in the postseason.

  18. Florida YIMBY7 hours ago

    Construction Expected To Begin In Q2 2027 On Vitalis Tower In Aventura

    Construction is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027 on Vitalis Tower, a 7-story medical and professional office development at 21291 NE 28th Avenue in Aventura, Florida. Developed by Arcadia Real Estate Developers, led by Bernardo Rieber and Noel Epelboim, the project will rise on a 1.63-acre site and contain approximately 114,000 square feet of usable medical and professional office space. The developer recently confirmed that permits have been obtained and the City of Aventura has approved a revised site plan incorporating enhancements to the development. Completion is…

  19. Coral Springs Talk7 hours ago

    Hair Cuttery Celebrates Grand Opening at Coral Springs’ Pine Ridge Square

    A new hair salon has opened its doors in Coral Springs, bringing a variety of hair care services to Pine Ridge Square along North University Drive.

    Also reported byMargate Talk

  20. Business Observer8 hours ago

    Fort Lauderdale HR firm acquires Lutz company

    Fort Lauderdale-based professional employer organization Engage PEO has acquired Lutz-based ASM PEO, adding another Gulf Coast company to its national HR outsourcing business after earlier deals in St ...

  21. El Nuevo Herald8 hours ago

    Ron DeSantis sale a flote tras el derrumbe electoral del Partido Republicano

    Tras la noche electoral, Ron DeSantis consolida su influencia en Florida y se posiciona como figura clave del conservadurismo post‑MAGA de cara a 2028.

    Also reported byMiami Herald

  22. El Nuevo Herald8 hours ago

    Las mareas altas están empeorando en Miami. Los pronósticos apuntan a más inundaciones

    Miami ha sufrido un récord de mareas altas este año, con 15 días de inundaciones; las proyecciones y la luna auguran más episodios costeros en los próximos años.

  23. WPBF14 hours ago

    FHSAA releases high school football playoff brackets

  24. WPLG Local 1014 hours ago

    Broward County installs flood sensors to track rising water in real time

    Broward County is installing new flood sensors across Fort Lauderdale to help crews track rainfall and rising water in real time and respond faster to potential flooding.

  25. WPLG Local 1015 hours ago

    Judge denies Miami Carol City’s last-ditch bid to join football playoffs

    A post-game brawl has cost Miami Carol City its football season, and a judge just closed the door on any last-minute rescue.

  26. CBS Miami15 hours ago

    Floodwater raises mosquito, dengue concerns across western Broward, health officials warn

    Davie has begun mosquito spraying, and the state has logged nearly 300 dengue cases this year, with none confirmed in Broward this month, officials say.

  27. WSVN17 hours ago

    A ribbon whisperer helps visitors decorate their trees at Christmas Palace

    There’s a new holiday hero making sure Christmas comes with a little extra flair. “Christmas Palace” has a ribbon whisperer who’s really tied up with...

  28. CBS Miami17 hours ago

    Miami-Dade judge rejects 30-year plea deal for ex-assistant principal accused of killing teacher in 2019

    Judge Alberto Milian turned down the proposed sentence after Kameela Russell's mother said she wanted the case to go to trial.

  29. NBC 6 South Florida17 hours ago

    Co-pilot's dad speaks out about losing daughter in Learjet crash

    Nathalia Filgueiras was born to fly. Her father flies his own airplane from North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, and Friday in Coral Gables, he spoke at a…

  30. WPLG Local 1018 hours ago

    Miami Springs corrects conflicting school zone traffic signs after Local 10 investigation

    Miami Springs has corrected conflicting traffic signs in school zones after Local 10 first exposed the issue, but some residents are still questioning whether the discrepancies played a role in drivers receiving camera tickets.

  31. Lakeland Ledger19 hours ago

    Lakeland football starts Open Division on road; 9 Polk teams dancing

    Lakeland football will travel to play championship game rival St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale in the first round of the Open Division playoffs.

  32. WPLG Local 1019 hours ago

    Arrestan a adolescente después de que grupo presuntamente irrumpiera en penthouse de Williams Island y lanzara herramientas desde la azotea

    Un grupo de siete adolescentes presuntamente irrumpió en un edificio residencial de lujo en Williams Island y lanzó herramientas de construcción desde la azotea de un penthouse en remodelación, poniendo potencialmente en peligro a las personas que se encontraban en el suelo.

  33. Diario Las Américas19 hours ago

    La Esquinita de Reme

    Resumen noticioso, con apreciación propia, gracia y elocuencia, que anima el momento y pone a pensar

  34. Naples Daily News19 hours ago

    Which SWFL teams made FHSAA football playoffs? Who's out?

    Take a look at which Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples area football teams made the FHSAA playoffs after the brackets were released on Friday.

  35. WSVN20 hours ago

    Sewage overflows in Fort Lauderdale after systems struggle to recover from weeks of flooding

    Raw sewage oozed out of manholes across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods on Friday as the citywide sewer system attempts to recover from weeks of flooding. Recent...

  36. Priority Marketing20 hours ago

    Dr. Arie Dosoretz among list of Florida’s top business leaders

    Florida Trend, a statewide business magazine, has selected Dr. Arie Dosoretz for its 2026 Florida 500, a prestigious list of the state’s most influential business leaders across all industries. Dosoretz, CEO and managing partner of Southwest Florida Proton, is co-founder and managing partner of Advocate Radiation Oncology and Precision Healthcare Specialists. Combined, the practices employ

  37. WPLG Local 1020 hours ago

    Local 10 Day of Giving: South Florida nonprofits offer hope to families in need

    Local 10 News is celebrating its 13th annual Day of Giving by recognizing seven hunger relief organizations serving families across Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

  38. BocaNewsNow.com21 hours ago

    Wellington Nursing Home Sued Over Woman’s Death, Sepsis And Malnutrition Alleged

    WELLINGTON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The family of a woman who died last year is suing The Luxe at Wellington Rehab Center, claiming staff let her slide into sepsis, malnutrition and dehydration while she lived there. Deanna MacDonald, the daughter of Mary Olsen and the personal representative of her estate,… Read More »Wellington Nursing Home Sued Over Woman’s Death, Sepsis And Malnutrition Alleged

  39. Miami Herald21 hours ago

    They brought the Epstein files to 15 states. Florida was the final stop

    The traveling Reading Room came to Fort Lauderdale and displayed DOJ Epstein files, highlighting survivor testimonies and demanding justice for victims.

  40. NBC 6 South Florida21 hours ago

    Bodycam shows paramedics transporting Perez Hilton after mental health crisis

    The celebrity blogger is now receiving mental health care and support, is staying in supportive housing, and has been able to spend time with his family during…

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Hollywood’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • SolarFPL helped two Broward schools install new solar panels: McNicol Middle in Hollywood and Sheridan Technical High in Fort Lauderdale.

    FPL helped two Broward schools install new solar panels: McNicol Middle in Hollywood and Sheridan Technical High in Fort Lauderdale. The panels are expected to cut energy use by over 30% at McNicol and over 40% at Sheridan Tech.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WSVN

  • MosquitoesFloodwater is receding across western Broward, but officials warn that standing water could breed mosquitoes that carry illnesses such as dengue.

    Floodwater is receding across western Broward, but officials warn that standing water could breed mosquitoes that carry illnesses such as dengue. Oakhill Equestrian Park was still closed Friday because of standing water.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: CBS Miami

  • SewageRaw sewage came out of manholes in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods Friday as the sewer system struggled to recover from weeks of flooding.

    Raw sewage came out of manholes in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods Friday as the sewer system struggled to recover from weeks of flooding. Warning signs about sewage spills went up at waterways, including the landings in Coral Ridge.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WSVN

  • King tidesDiario Las Américas reports the king tides returned Friday and could flood some low Miami streets through Monday, even without rain.

    Diario Las Américas reports the king tides returned Friday and could flood some low Miami streets through Monday, even without rain. The National Weather Service expects minor, isolated coastal flooding, less severe than in late October.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Diario Las Américas

  • DolphinsThe Dolphins host the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Miami Gardens, a Week 9 test for their young defense against the NFL's No.

    The Dolphins host the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Miami Gardens, a Week 9 test for their young defense against the NFL's No. 1 offense. On Friday, retired legends from both teams hosted 50 active-duty service members in Lauderhill for 40-yard dash, throwing and shuttle drills.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Palm Beach Post, WPTV

  • FloodingHeavy rain that moved through Broward this week left streets and driveways in parts of the county underwater for days.

    Heavy rain that moved through Broward this week left streets and driveways in parts of the county underwater for days. In Southwest Ranches, Vista Filare residents say they've been stuck for four days. In Davie, 7News cameras found knee-high water in the Shenandoah Square plaza parking lot Thursday morning, and American Heritage Schools closed Wednesday while crews pumped water from the campus.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: CBS Miami, WSVN, WPLG Local 10

  • PanthersFlorida Panthers' Brad Marchand said Thursday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International that he could be back "probably within five weeks, six weeks" as he recovers from a left knee injury.

    Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand said Thursday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International that he could be back "probably within five weeks, six weeks" as he recovers from a left knee injury.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Florida Hockey Now

  • Dirty DiningState inspectors ordered the Miami Grill at 611 West Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale shut on Wednesday after documenting rodent droppings and food storage violations.

    State inspectors ordered the Miami Grill at 611 West Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale shut on Wednesday after documenting rodent droppings and food storage violations. It's the second Miami Grill to face a shutdown in recent weeks.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WPLG Local 10

  • Bridge closedA small bridge near Northwest 74th Place and 48th Avenue in Hillsboro Pines partially collapsed, and crews closed it to all traffic.

    A small bridge near Northwest 74th Place and 48th Avenue in Hillsboro Pines partially collapsed, and crews closed it to all traffic. No injuries have been reported.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WSVN