On June 21, 2017, the City of Hollywood received applications to remove the names of Confederate Generals from the following roadways: Forrest Drive; Forrest, Lee and Hood Streets. On November 15, 2017, the City Commission approved the change of names as follows: Forrest Drive to Freedom Drive, Forrest Street to Freedom Street, Lee Street to Liberty Street and Hood Street to Hope Street.
The City has made arrangements with the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide no cost driver's license replacements to those living on the impacted streets on the following days and locations:
May 3: City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
May 5: Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N 69 Avenue from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
May 12: Liberia Network Center, 2207 Raleigh Street from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
These sessions are only for residents living on the impacted streets. Make sure you have the official city letter and all the necessary documents required by Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to change your drivers license before coming to one of these special sessions. As part of federal requirements for the issuing of driver's licenses and identification cards, all licenses must now be REAL-ID compliant. Licenses that have a star in the upper corner are compliant. For customers who don't have a current license with star, you must bring original documents that validate your identity, social security card and residential address. For a checklist of the valid document options that are acceptable, please go to www.GatherGoGet.com. Additionally, all customers will need to show their current, valid drivers license listing one of the following street names: Forrest Drive, Forrest Street, Lee Street, or Hood Street.
For more information or questions, please call 954.921.3201 or email lmertensblack@hollywoodfl.org.
