The Hollywood hotel has followed the city's history — from inception to weathering storms and discrimination. 100 years later, as the city thrives, the historic venue's future hangs in the balance.

Twenty-five Kemp's ridley sea turtles, considered the rarest among sea turtles, arrived in the Keys Tuesday after being rescued from frigid water off New England.

Hollywood is one of several cities across South Florida celebrating its centennial this year. Before Hollywood was founded in 1925, a segregated neighborhood called Liberia opened for Black residents. At the time, discriminatory Jim Crow laws denied them equal opportunities.

A regular fixture in local politics, Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo will soon leave city hall for what could be the last time following his mayoral election loss. From his start as the youngest commissioner ever elected in the City of Miami, his time in public office featured plenty of high profile moments — such as dealing with the Elián Gonzalez saga as mayor — and controversies.

The Florida Legislature is poised to pass several proposed constitutional amendments that would change local property taxes if approved by voters. Cutting or getting rid of most property taxes may not make buying a home more affordable though.