Demolition of Parkland school building postponed; other cancellations and closures

Heavy rains and flooding in South Florida have led to closures and cancellations.

The planned start of demolition of the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has been postponed from Thursday to Friday morning, the Broward school district announced. The building was the scene of the 2018 school massacre that killed 17 people.

Schools

All Broward schools will be closed and there will be no on-campus activities, including camps.

Broward College and Nova Southeastern University have canceled Wednesday evening classes.

Airports

South Florida’s three main airports, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, remain open, but many flights have been delayed or canceled. Check with your airline before leaving.

Light line

High-speed rail suspended service south of Fort Lauderdale Wednesday evening. To the north of the city, operations are normal, a spokesperson said.

Fort Lauderdale

Municipal offices are expected to reopen at noon on Thursday, authorities said.

All board meetings scheduled for Wednesday evening have been canceled.

All parks and recreation programs were also canceled Wednesday evening.

Dania Beach

The town hall will be closed on Thursday.

Weather permitting, the Dania Beach Pier is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. and lifeguards will be on duty at 9 a.m.

Sports

Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach canceled horse racing Thursday.

Wednesday night’s Cricket Watch Party for the West Indies against New Zealand, a Cricket World Cup-related event at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, has been canceled.

Courts

Federal courts in South Florida will be closed Thursday.

Arts

A performance at the Broward Center for Performing Arts was canceled Wednesday evening.