Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage. It would be the strongest hurricane to hit the island since record-keeping began in 1851.
Hollywood
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Firefighters use a new type of extinguisher to deal with EV and lithium battery fires
Firefighters in Hollywood are using Cold Cut Cobra, a cutting extinguisher that deals with EV and lithium battery fires.
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Broward prosecutors: Man accused in 2021 Hollywood police officer’s murder changes plea to guilty
Jason Banegas, who was accused of fatally shooting Hollywood Officer Yandy Chirino on Oct. 17, 2021, changed his plea to guilty, prosecutors said on Monday.
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Oct. 7 hostage survivor discusses new mission at South Florida speaking event
The events of Oct. 7 will forever be burned in the memory of Omer Shem Tov, who was taken hostage by Hamas that day.
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Health insurance agents meet as some prices increase amid shutdown battle
Hundreds of health insurance agents attended an industry conference by Madrina’s Insurance at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
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‘She lasted about 20 minutes’: Hollywood man shares loss after condo fire
Just hours after his wife’s death, 92-year-old George Argenio sat in his bedroom, staring at a wedding photo mounted on the wall — a memory of a life now suddenly gone.
Elderly woman hospitalized in Hollywood high-rise fire has died
A blazing fire that broke out inside the unit of a Hollywood high-rise has turned fatal.
Hollywood police search for senior with schizophrenia reported missing on her birthday
Hollywood police asked for the public’s help in locating a 70-year-old woman who they said was reported missing last Wednesday on the 2100 block of Lincoln Street.
Fantasy 5 ticket worth over $113K sold at Hollywood gas station
A Fantasy 5 ticket worth more than $113,000 was sold at a Marathon gas station in Hollywood, according to the Florida Lottery.
‘No Kings’ protest sweeps South Florida as demonstrators push back on Trump agenda
President Donald Trump’s administration is at the center of growing unrest as “No Kings” protests spread across South Florida, part of a nationwide movement organizers say is meant to defend democracy and push back against authoritarian overreach.









