Neighbors in a Hollywood community are alarmed as a normally clear canal behind their homes has turned a murky brown, with dead fish now dotting the surface.

Joanne Chinelly and Vanesa Dabul, longtime residents, voiced heartbreak over the dire change, noting the once-thriving ecosystem and the worsening odor of decaying fish.

Photos reveal a stark difference in water quality, with Dabul noting this troubling event tends to recur yearly, disrupting their backyard life.

Locals suspect nearby construction, recent plumbing projects, and sediment runoff may be choking the canal and reducing oxygen, harming fish populations.

Broward County Public Works is investigating, considering causes like sediment and weather shifts, while the City of Hollywood confirmed the canal is privately managed and found no city-related leaks.

Residents remain anxious for swift action to restore the health of their cherished canal.

Hollywood, Florida—A heartfelt reunion brought relief to the Hollywood community after Karla Funkhouser was separated from her nine-year-old dog, Mylo, in a startling incident on Polk Street.

Last Saturday evening, a group of teenagers performing stunts on bicycles snatched Mylo’s leash, causing Funkhouser to fall as the dog was taken.

Funkhouser’s worry grew as hours passed, but a wave of community support on social media led her to discover that Mylo had ended up at Broward Animal Care.

Because Mylo wasn’t microchipped, reuniting was delayed — but the relief was unmistakable when Mylo recognized his owner, greeting her with an excited wag.

Now fully microchipped, Mylo is safely back home.

This incident highlights the vital importance of microchipping pets for their safe and swift return, encouraging local pet owners to take this simple precaution.

In a remarkable milestone, Bi’Laynie Myna Daucima has become the smallest baby ever discharged from Memorial Healthcare System after spending seven months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Born at just 23 weeks on April 8 and weighing only 10.6 ounces, Bi’Laynie faced daunting odds from the start.

Her mother, Jeamyna Jean Charles, arrived at the hospital with severe preeclampsia, launching a critical fight for both their lives.

Despite life-threatening complications and minimal hope, the team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital worked tirelessly, providing high-frequency ventilation and delicate IV care to keep Bi’Laynie alive.

Now home with her family, Bi’Laynie’s journey highlights the incredible advances in neonatal medicine and serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and hope for families facing similar battles.

The iconic Hollywood Beach Resort, once the pride of South Florida’s coastline, now stands eerily silent and fenced off, its fate uncertain as the community marks Hollywood’s 100th anniversary.

Built in 1925 by city founder Joseph Young, this 500-room landmark was Broward County’s first grand resort and affectionately dubbed “The Grand Lady.”

Through World War II and years as a Bible college, the storied building adapted to changing times.

Today, with no clear redevelopment plans and ownership silent, locals — from preservation advocates like Clive Taylor to longtime residents — are divided between hope for restoration and calls for change.

Some, like Greg Domas, fondly recall its vibrant past, while city officials express “excitement” for its future, despite the lingering limbo.

The fate of Hollywood’s signature hotel now hangs between cherished legacy and new possibilities.

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