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Hurricane center monitors three Atlantic systems

One system has a 60% chance of developing, though it's expected to avoid Florida.

Climate

It may be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a quiet hurricane season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/13/2026-hurricane-season-somewhat-below-normal-storm-activity" data-vars-content-id="32505205-7f3f-45fd-a713-90489508e106" data-vars-headline="Hurricane center monitors three Atlantic systems" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/04/13/2026-hurricane-season-somewhat-below-normal-storm-activity" target="_self">a quiet hurricane season</a>, but don&#x27;t get too comfortable. State of play: The National Hurricane Center was tracking three systems in the Atlantic as of Monday afternoon.

Hollywood weighs relaxing height limits along beach

The Hollywood Beach resort area could see buildings reach 340 feet.

Development

Hollywood&#x27;s planning board will consider a proposal on Tuesday that would ease density and height restrictions on parts of Hollywood Beach.Why it matters: While the proposal aims to spur investment and fund new public benefits, some residents fear it could change the character of Hollywood Beach and lead to more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-rise development" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/28/related-group-1301-hollywood-live-local-development" data-vars-content-id="6bb611b5-4d03-4006-b815-540ed37702f8" data-vars-headline="Hollywood weighs relaxing height limits along beach" 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">high-rise development</a>.

Q&A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year

Howard Hepburn discusses new programs, school safety and district challenges.

Education

Students in Broward County Schools return to the classroom on Monday.Why it matters: The district opens the school year with six fewer schools as it grapples with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decline in enrollment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" data-vars-content-id="d4a77a87-dc1f-4b2e-9599-40867bd3cc51" data-vars-headline="Q&amp;A: Broward superintendent on enrollment, AI and the new school year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/01/miami-dade-schools-nine-school-close-enrollment-decline-2026" target="_self">decline in enrollment</a>.

Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave

Vacancies are dropping and more businesses are coming to downtown Hollywood, a new report shows.

News

People are filling up Hollywood&#x27;s new apartments and visiting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" data-vars-content-id="ec676c46-c330-4cfb-9bbb-5a4d66b4d0bc" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/07/14/downtown-hollywood-businesses-struggle-development" target="_self">downtown</a>, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new city report" data-vars-click-url="https://choosehollywoodfl.com/#docaccess-0ebe132b1e38a5a58e965bc9e5554d91" data-vars-content-id="ec676c46-c330-4cfb-9bbb-5a4d66b4d0bc" data-vars-headline="Downtown Hollywood shows signs of growth amid development wave" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://choosehollywoodfl.com/#docaccess-0ebe132b1e38a5a58e965bc9e5554d91" target="_blank">new city report</a>. Why it matters: The wave of development surrounding downtown may be starting to pay off.

Hollywood explores safety upgrades for dangerous railroad crossing

More than 1,100 people have signed a petition calling for safety upgrades after a motorcyclist was killed.

Transit

The City of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" data-vars-content-id="3bfabd94-587d-40cf-90a4-39870a729a2f" data-vars-headline="Hollywood explores safety upgrades for dangerous railroad crossing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" target="_self">Hollywood</a> is exploring ways to improve safety and traffic flow at the Garfield Street railroad crossing following a fatal crash in June. Why it matters: The family of Colt William Firth, a 24-year-old motorcyclist killed at North 21st Avenue and Garfield Street on June 25, has urged the city to install traffic lights and other safety measures at the intersection.

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Hollywood explores safety upgrades for dangerous railroad crossing