Hollywood, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Hollywood, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: Gas leak shuts Turnpike; Half Marathon this weekend. Also: Excavator hit gas line near Turnpike; crews capped leak after evacuation and closure between Griffin Road and Sunrise Boulevard; Two Broward teens aged 14 and 16 arrested for stealing $260,000 G-Wagon and crashing it in Hollywood after attempted car burglaries. Weather: Partly cloudy Friday with highs near 81°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Excavator hit gas line near Turnpike; crews capped leak after evacuation and closure between Griffin Road and Sunrise Boulevard.NBC 6 South Florida · Oct 16, 11:55 AM

Safety & emergencies

Two Broward teens aged 14 and 16 arrested for stealing $260,000 G-Wagon and crashing it in Hollywood after attempted car burglaries.WSVN · Oct 16, 12:14 PM

Events & going out

Saturday 10/18: Hollywood Beach Half Marathon brings 1,100 runners to scenic Broadwalk this weekend.Realtor.com · Oct 15, 7:33 PM
Sunday 10/17: Fists of Fury boxing event at Seminole Hard Rock Casino.WPLG Local 10 · Oct 16, 1:24 PM

Business & new openings

JetBlue launches new Florida-Colombia route with fares starting at $139.TicketNews · Oct 16, 2:07 PM

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