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August 06, 2026 • 12 Pages • Volume 23 • Issue 47
Celebrating 23 Years 2002 - 2026
Back To School And School Safety For 2026 School Year
By City of Hollywood
Aug 6, 2026
The First Day Of School Is Just Around The Corner, And Broward County Students Will Soon Be Back In Classrooms. As Traffic Increases Around Schools, The City Of Hollywood Encourages Drivers To Slow Down, Stay Focused, And Use Extra Caution Near School Zones, Crosswalks, And Bus Stops. Be Especially Alert For Children Walking Or Riding Bicycles During The Morning Arrival And Afternoon Dismissal Periods.
Drivers are also reminded that Florida law requires all vehicles to stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. Failing to stop puts children at risk and can result in significant penalties.
School Zone Safety Camera Program
To help protect students, the City of Hollywood's School Zone Safety Camera Program remains in effect at designated schools throughout the city. School zones with cameras are clearly identified by speed limit signs, time-specific regulatory signs, and photo enforcement notices.
Speed cameras operate on school days beginning 30 minutes before the start of school and ending 30 minutes after dismissal. Vehicles traveling 11 mph or more above the posted school zone speed limit may receive a warning or citation.
2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Through Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Monday, July 20th, 2026 and continues through Thursday, August 20th, 2026 giving families an opportunity to save on many back-to-school purchases. Eligible tax-free items include:
• Clothing, footwear, backpacks, and bags priced at $100 or less per item
• School supplies priced at $50 or less per item
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles priced at $30 or less
• Personal computers and accessories priced at $1,500 or less when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use
Some items, including briefcases, jewelry, and products exceeding the qualifying price limits, are not eligible. For a complete list of qualifying purchases and exclusions, visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s website at: https://floridarevenue.com/backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx.
The City of Hollywood wishes all students, parents, teachers, and school staff a safe and successful school year. Remember to slow down, stay alert, and take advantage of the savings available during Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Be prepared before the next storm or emergency by signing up for Alert Hollywood, the City's free emergency notification system. Receive important updates by phone, text message, or email about severe weather, police activity, and other urgent situations. Register today at: www.hollywoodfl.org/725/Alert-Hollywood. Click the Alert Hollywood logo and select "Sign Up" to create your account.
Weather alerts are sent automatically when the National Weather Service issues warnings, but you'll need to opt in to receive weather notifications. Standard text messaging rates may apply.