FWC: Hollywood woman who washed ashore was struck by a boat
Plus a June 17 commission meeting, hydrant testing, Boulevard Heights sidewalk input, and a World Cup watch party.
FWC: Hollywood woman who washed ashore was struck by a boat
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said 31-year-old Kellie Melinda Williams, who lived in Hollywood, had injuries consistent with a vessel strike after her body washed ashore at Hollywood Beach near New Mexico Street on Wednesday night. Two fishermen spotted her in the surf and called authorities. Hollywood Police said it appeared Williams had been snorkeling or diving earlier that day near Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park when a watercraft struck her head. Williams was recently married and worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines; her family described her as an accomplished snorkeler who had recently moved to South Florida from California. The case remains under investigation, and investigators are asking anyone who saw what happened to come forward. Tips can go to the FWC at 888-404-FWCC or to Hollywood Police at 954-764-4357. (NBC 6 South Florida)
A property-tax amendment could reshape Broward bills
A proposed property-tax amendment taken up in a special session of the Florida Legislature could save Broward homeowners thousands of dollars while leaving cities with millions less in revenue, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Hollywood is among the Broward municipalities whose budgets could feel the effect of the change. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Homeowner disputes a $1,600 water-meter charge
A Hollywood homeowner was hit with a bill of nearly $1,600 after a new water meter was installed and is now pushing back on the charge. The city points to state and local mandates behind the cost, while the resident is urging neighbors to check their own statements for the difference between estimated and actual meter readings. (CBS News Miami)
Gumball 3000 supercars took over the Guitar Hotel
Supercars from the Gumball 3000 rally took over the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood on Friday, June 5, drawing a crowd to the property's Guitar Hotel. Car enthusiasts gathered for a lineup of exotic and high-performance vehicles that turned the casino resort into a temporary showcase for the touring event. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Hydrant testing runs through late June
Hollywood says fire hydrant flow-testing is underway between Hollywood Boulevard and Johnson Street, from North 7th Avenue to North Federal Highway. The city described the work as required routine maintenance and said it will continue until approximately the end of June. Residents in the area may see crews working on hydrants as the testing continues. (City of Hollywood)
Boulevard Heights sidewalk survey closes June 15
Hollywood is preparing a grant application for the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization's Roads for Economic Vitality program to help fund new sidewalks and ADA-accessibility improvements in Boulevard Heights. The city says the project is meant to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, and neighborhood connections to schools, parks, shopping areas, transit stops, and other destinations. Boulevard Heights residents are encouraged to complete the public input survey by June 15. (City of Hollywood)
Common Room is headed to downtown Hollywood
BOL Hospitality Group is preparing to bring a new concept called Common Room to downtown Hollywood. The hospitality group's planned spot would give the downtown area another place to eat and gather once it opens. (What Now Miami)
Commission meets June 17 at City Hall
Hollywood's next regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. The meeting is listed for Room 219 at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard. The city's calendar lists the meeting as a regular City Commission meeting, and the commission-meetings page also shows the June 17 session on the 2026 schedule. (City of Hollywood)
Downtown watch party set for June 27
Hollywood is planning a World Cup watch party and concert downtown on June 27 at 4 p.m. The city says Hollywood Boulevard will be closed to cars between 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue for a fan-zone setup with big screens, live entertainment, food trucks, retail vendors, and secured entrance checkpoints. The event is part of the region's summer World Cup activity tied to matches at Hard Rock Stadium. (City of Hollywood)
Hollywood man arrested in online predator sting
A 34-year-old Hollywood man, Darrien Fleno, was arrested on charges of traveling to meet a minor after using a computer to lure a child and transmitting harmful material to a minor by electronic device, according to Broward jail records. Hollywood Police said the arrest stemmed from an encounter at a Family Dollar on South Federal Highway connected to an online sting group that poses as minors to expose suspected predators. Fleno was booked into jail on a $100,000 bond. (NBC 6 South Florida)