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2 minute voter guide: Hollywood's key races and ballot questions

Here's what to know before you to head to the polls.

Election

The midterm election is nearly here, with early voting underway in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" target="_self">Broward County</a>. Why it matters: From the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/hollywood-election-candidates-amendment-3-property-tax-vote" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/hollywood-election-candidates-amendment-3-property-tax-vote" target="_self">city commission</a> to future sales of public land, there&#x27;s a lot on the ballot for Hollywood voters that could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shape the future of the beachside town" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/08/hollywood-beach-taller-buildings-1301-project-developer" data-vars-content-id="abdf8112-d27f-4590-85e5-8f96f3a7b7c3" data-vars-headline="2 minute voter guide: Hollywood&#x27;s key races and ballot questions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/08/hollywood-beach-taller-buildings-1301-project-developer" target="_self">shape the future of the beachside town</a>.

This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list

Author Kristen Hare spotlights 100 things to do from staying at The Guitar Hotel to watching The Wreck Bar mermaids.

Travel

Author <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kristen Hare" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/10/18/florida-hotel-guidebook-ghost-stories-halloween" data-vars-content-id="e022c400-d184-4ca3-ab60-f61242d50412" data-vars-headline="This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/10/18/florida-hotel-guidebook-ghost-stories-halloween" target="_self">Kristen Hare</a> starts off her latest book with a promise: &quot;For everyone who knows there&#x27;s so much more to Florida.&quot;Why it matters: People love to pick on the Sunshine State as a monolithic cultural vacuum, but &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="100 Things to do in Florida Before You Die" data-vars-click-url="https://reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-florida-before-you-die/" data-vars-content-id="e022c400-d184-4ca3-ab60-f61242d50412" data-vars-headline="This new book helps you build the ultimate Florida bucket list" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-florida-before-you-die/" target="_blank">100 Things to do in Florida Before You Die</a>&quot; takes readers through the weird, whimsy and unexpected delights our state holds.

Hollywood's Ceviche DOZO is a one-woman sushi show

Chef Harumi brings authentic Japanese food to Hollywood.

Food and Drink

The first thing you notice when you walk into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ceviche DOZO" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cevichedozo.com/" data-vars-content-id="b34e39dd-1df7-41eb-ba2b-0b1f8915d775" data-vars-headline="Hollywood&#x27;s Ceviche DOZO is a one-woman sushi show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cevichedozo.com/" target="_blank">Ceviche DOZO</a> on Hollywood Boulevard is that chef Harumi Mattiacci is all by herself, and somehow everywhere at once.

Downtown Hollywood gets spooky this weekend with Hollyweird Festival 

The annual block party features live music, drink specials and $10,000 in costume prizes

Hollywood, it&#x27;s time to get weird. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollyweird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hollyweirdfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="ac98a518-b788-47a0-b67e-6306f0a68c0d" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood gets spooky this weekend with Hollyweird Festival " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hollyweirdfestival.com/" target="_blank">Hollyweird</a>, Hollywood&#x27;s annual adult Halloween block party, has become one of South Florida&#x27;s biggest Halloween events.

How Broward's relationship with Sheriff Gregory Tony unraveled

The county and its sheriff are feuding over budgetary control and oversight.

Public Safety

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Broward County Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" data-vars-content-id="41d6d86e-3aff-4a59-a295-404ca31a6174" data-vars-headline="How Broward&#x27;s relationship with Sheriff Gregory Tony unraveled" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" target="_self">The Broward County Commission</a> is prepared to take Sheriff Gregory Tony to court if he refuses to let officials tour his agency&#x27;s new training facility amid a heated spending dispute.Why it matters: The bitter feud highlights a power struggle between the county and its independently elected sheriff over budgetary control and oversight.

Hollywood Commission candidates weigh in on Amendment 3

Some vow to take a pay cut if the proposal passes and they're elected.

Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Axios asked the Hollywood City Commission candidates, Mayor Josh Levy, and newly elected Broward County Commissioner Caryl Shuham about their views of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Amendment 3" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-renters-amendment-3-property-tax-increase" data-vars-content-id="bf3164d6-c722-455e-aa30-8a29e8f1a1ae" data-vars-headline="Hollywood Commission candidates weigh in on Amendment 3" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/10/06/broward-renters-amendment-3-property-tax-increase" target="_self">Amendment 3</a>. Why it matters: If approved, the proposal would lower taxes for homeowners but could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cost local governments billions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-09-30/amendment-3-cost-local-governments-12-billion-year-tax-policy-group" data-vars-content-id="bf3164d6-c722-455e-aa30-8a29e8f1a1ae" data-vars-headline="Hollywood Commission candidates weigh in on Amendment 3" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2026-09-30/amendment-3-cost-local-governments-12-billion-year-tax-policy-group" target="_blank">cost local governments billions</a>.

Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff's Office

Commissioners say county control will give them greater oversight of the department's spending.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/09/23/broward-school-closures-smart-bond-61-million-renovations" data-vars-content-id="893121e5-fee7-4b66-82df-fa6ea9775a36" data-vars-headline="Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff&#x27;s Office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/09/23/broward-school-closures-smart-bond-61-million-renovations" target="_self">Broward County</a> won&#x27;t renew its fire-rescue agreement with the Sheriff&#x27;s Office once it expires in 2028.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sheriff&#x27;s Office " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" data-vars-content-id="893121e5-fee7-4b66-82df-fa6ea9775a36" data-vars-headline="Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff&#x27;s Office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" target="_self">Sheriff&#x27;s Office </a>has operated the county fire rescue department since 2003.

Ed Sheeran's Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal

Aaron Rowe is among four artists leaving Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore was dropped over his pro-Palestine remarks.

Music

Four of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ed Sheeran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-loop-tour-macklemore-gaza-backlash" data-vars-content-id="e79d00f4-54d9-4a85-89d6-161ce7051b26" data-vars-headline="Ed Sheeran&#x27;s Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/15/ed-sheeran-loop-tour-macklemore-gaza-backlash" target="_self">Ed Sheeran</a>&#x27;s supporting acts have quit his world tour after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Macklemore was removed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-protests" data-vars-content-id="e79d00f4-54d9-4a85-89d6-161ce7051b26" data-vars-headline="Ed Sheeran&#x27;s Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/14/macklemore-ed-sheeran-tour-free-palestine-protests" target="_self">Macklemore was removed</a> following his pro-Palestine comments on stage while opening for Sheeran. Why it matters: Irish musician Aaron Rowe, the opener for Sheeran&#x27;s Hard Rock Live concerts on Oct. 29 and 30, was among the artists who pulled out.

Broward Schools again taps consultant from troubled SMART program

AtkinsRéalis, which oversaw costs for the $800 million SMART bond, would help manage the capital projects program.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward Schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/25/broward-school-closures-hollywood-enrollment-decline" data-vars-content-id="8aa12047-99ee-40b0-9178-1a92e537451e" data-vars-headline="Broward Schools again taps consultant from troubled SMART program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/25/broward-school-closures-hollywood-enrollment-decline" target="_self">Broward Schools</a> is set to award a new $10 million contract to the consulting firm that oversaw costs for the troubled SMART bond program.Why it matters: The SMART program was defined by mismanagement, delays and high costs.

Parents push back on renaming school for late Coral Springs vice mayor

Some Sawgrass Springs Middle parents say the district can honor Nancy Metayer without changing the school's name.

News

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward School Board" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" data-vars-content-id="11b86c39-bccf-4e76-a371-6858237dbf4a" data-vars-headline="Parents push back on renaming school for late Coral Springs vice mayor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" target="_self">Broward School Board</a> will vote Tuesday on whether to begin the process of renaming Sawgrass Springs Middle School after late Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.Why it matters: Some parents are pushing back against the name change.

Hollywood residents say zoning changes threaten beach's character

"If the Hollywood Beach hotel, especially with Live Local, gets taller, that's it for the entirety of Hollywood Beach."

Hollywood residents are expected to pack City Hall on Tuesday night to oppose three proposals that could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reshape Hollywood Beach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" data-vars-content-id="c2ebb6ec-af76-491f-9d85-746576eb8a39" data-vars-headline="Hollywood residents say zoning changes threaten beach&#x27;s character" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" target="_self">reshape Hollywood Beach</a>.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s planning board could pave the way for more high-rise development, potentially changing the barrier island&#x27;s longtime character.

Hollywood police share license plate data with agencies nationwide

Police departments in states as far away as Washington and Nevada have access to the data.

The Hollywood Police Department shares its license plate reader data with 365 agencies across the country, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami New Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/hollywood-police-share-license-plate-reader-data-with-hundreds-of-agencies-40577791/" data-vars-content-id="c74af7bb-1c7d-4083-9e92-fb48083a53aa" data-vars-headline="Hollywood police share license plate data with agencies nationwide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/hollywood-police-share-license-plate-reader-data-with-hundreds-of-agencies-40577791/" target="_blank">Miami New Times</a> has found. Why it matters: It&#x27;s unclear how the data is being used.

Hollywood opens new $83 million police headquarters

The new facility replaces the old headquarters, which was built in 1974.

The Hollywood Police Department&#x27;s new headquarters is officially open for business. Why it matters: The modern, 100,000-square-foot glass facility can withstand a Category 5 storm, unlike the old headquarters, which was built in 1974.

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2 minute voter guide: Hollywood's key races and ballot questions

How Broward's relationship with Sheriff Gregory Tony unraveled

Hollywood Commission candidates weigh in on Amendment 3

Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff's Office

Ed Sheeran's Hollywood opener quits tour after Macklemore removal