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February 23, 2026
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Pembroke Pines Voters to Decide Two Commission Seats Amid City Growth: Pembroke Pines residents will vote on March 10 to fill two city commission seats as the city faces challenges such as rising housing costs, congested traffic, and the need for an updated police headquarters. Incumbent Tom Good is running against James Henry and Dennis Hinds for the District 1 seat, while incumbent Mike Hernandez faces Elizabeth Burns in District 4. Successful candidates will serve four-year terms with associated salary and allowances. Pembroke Pines continues to experience population growth and development pressures. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Feb 23)
January 10, 2026
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Weston's Venezuelan Community Reflects on Changes After Maduro's Removal: Weston in Broward County, Florida, has become a significant hub for Venezuelan immigrants, many of whom have shaped the area’s cultural and economic landscape. Following the U.S.-led removal of Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro, the local community experienced both relief and lingering worries about their homeland’s future. While the event did not attract the media attention seen in Doral, residents in Weston expressed both hope and unease about the transition in Venezuela. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Jan 10)
October 29, 2025
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Farmers Market Season Begins Across South Florida Communities: Farmers markets have reopened for the fall season in South Florida, offering residents access to fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and other local products. Notably, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is starting its 31st year with an expanded list of vendors and an extended schedule through lateMay (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 2)
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State CFO's Presentation in Pembroke Pines Raises Questions on Broward Property Taxes: Florida's chief financial officer held a public event in Pembroke Pines to highlight concerns about Broward County's property tax rates and government spending. While the presentation included dramatic visuals and large figures, it remains unclear whether the claims of excessive spending are substst (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 5)
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Rodent droppings, dead roaches & flies landing on sandwich bread: 4 South Florida…: Three bakeries were among the four Broward County restaurants ordered temporarily shut last week during state inspections. Among the violations: flies landing on sandwich bread, roaches crawling in an oven door latch, and an employee who removed butter off the floor and continued cooking without washing their hands and changing gloves. No Palm Beach County restaurants faced emergency closure orders during this time period. The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly and spotlight places ordered shut for “high-priority violations,” such as improper food temperatures or dead cockroaches. Related Articles 150 insects crawling on dried pasta, ‘chewed-through’ bag of biscuits: 9 South Florida restaurants shut Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up. If you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, contact Florida DBPR. (But please don’t contact us: The Sun Sentinel doesn’t inspect restaurants.) BROWARD COUNTY Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach 419 E. Sheridan St., Dania Beach Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 13 violations (three high-priority), including: Four roaches “seen crawling behind stove at cook line,” “behind trash can next to Delfield freezer” and “on the side of three-door True freezer in kitchen.” Nine dead roaches “on floor next to prep table in kitchen,” “under steam table at cook line,” “behind dry storage rack in kitchen preparation area,” “under three-compartment sink in ware-washing area” and “under hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler.” “Employee removed butter from floor with gloves, [threw it] in the trash and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves.” “Raw fish stored over cooked mushrooms” and “raw pork stored over cooked beef.” “Sugar and apple sauce stored uncovered” at dry storage rack. Status: Reopened Sept. 18 after a follow-up inspection found one basic violation. La Belle Monique Restaurant and Bakery 937 S. State Road 7, Plantation Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 21 violations (eight high-priority), including: About four live roaches “in oven door latch on cook line in kitchen.” About 17 live flies “at cook line prep area landing on a box of gloves and a bag of sliced bread,” “in dry storage area landing on shelving and boxes,” “in dishwashing area landing on shelving and three-compartment sink” and “landing on equipment on cook line in kitchen.” “Raw fish stored above cooked beef in walk-in cooler.” Stop sale ordered “due to temperature abuse” for cooked items including chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, rice, legumes, spinach, turkey, oxtail, goat, chicken, curry beef, griot and plantains, as well as raw fish and shredded cheese. Time/temperature issues involved cabbage and eggplant mix. “Observed employee handling cell phone then proceed to prepare food without washing hands.” Status: Closed Sept. 18 after a second visit found nine violations (four high-priority). Reopened later that day after a reinspection found four intermediate and basic violations; a follow-up visit was required. Don Pan 11045 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 12 violations (four high-priority), including: About 24 flies “at front food preparation area landing on clean food containers, clean counter and sandwich bread” and “landing on napkin dispenser and single-package condiments at self-serving station.” Stop sale ordered for sandwich bread. “Observed operator washing and rinsing utensils and food containers without sanitizing.” “Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in refrigeration.” “Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.” Status: Reopened Sept. 18 after a follow-up visit found two basic violations. The Oak Cafe & Farmers Market Restaurants 2121 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Ordered shut: Sept. 19 Why: 13 violations (five high-priority), including: More than 16 rodent droppings “by back door,” “in rear kitchen by microwave counter,” “under cook line cooler” and “on floor next to hot box.” 11 dead roaches “on floor next to water heater,” “under counter in front counter area” and “under microwave table in back kitchen.” Three dead flies “on floor under windowsill in dining room” and “on the floor next to water heater.” Stop sale ordered for yams “due to temperature abuse.” “Raw pork stored over ackee with ready-to-eat food in a freezer — not all products commercially packaged.” “Observed ackee in store takeout bags.” Status: Reopened Sept. 20 after a follow-up inspection found no violations. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 24)
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Miami Heat Golden Oldies senior dance team holds auditions | PHOTOS: The Miami Heat sought new members for its Golden Oldies senior hip-hop dance team during auditions held Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Pembroke Pines at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center. View photos of the participants as they auditioned for a spot on the squad. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 25)
October 24, 2025
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Therapy Dog Visit Linked to Recovery of Coma Patient at Pembroke Pines Hospital: A Cooper City resident, Priscilla Timmons, experienced a significant recovery after being in a coma for over 24 hours at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines. Hospital staff arranged for a therapy dog, a Golden Retriever named Scrunchie, to visit her bedside in the intensive care unit. Timmons, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 22)
October 20, 2025
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Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting Outside Pembroke Pines Bar: A Miami man was taken into custody following a shooting outside Rickey’s Sports Bar and Grill in Pembroke Pines that left one person dead and another injured early Sunday morning. The suspect was arrested later that day in Miami and is being held without bond. Authorities have not released the names (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 20)
October 17, 2025
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Halloween Events for Adults Planned Across South Florida: A range of Halloween-themed activities for adults are scheduled throughout South Florida, including haunted houses, themed shows, bar crawls, and cemetery tours. Events are taking place in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties through the end of October. Attendees are advised to review event- (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 17)
October 11, 2025
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Proposed Apartments May Add Over 1,000 Residents Near Pembroke Gardens: Developers are advancing plans for a 308-unit apartment complex at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines. The project could bring more than 1,000 new residents to the area, potentially increasing foot traffic for local retailers and restaurants. The site is at the southeast corner of I-75 (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 11)
October 9, 2025
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Charter School Group Proposes Rent-Free Use of 27 Broward Campuses: A Miami-based charter school operator has formally requested to share space rent-free on 27 public school campuses in Broward County, aiming to open new charter programs by August 2027. Similar proposals have been made in other Florida districts, raising concerns about potential impacts on local K-– (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 9)
September 25, 2025
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Broward Democratic Leaders Announce Support for David Jolly in Governor Race: A significant group of current and former Democratic officials from Broward County have endorsed David Jolly's campaign for Florida governor. The endorsements include county commissioners, school board members, state legislators, mayors, and city commissioners. Broward County, a Democratic strong-h (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 25)
September 19, 2025
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Pembroke Pines Official Cleared of Officer Impersonation Allegation at Local School: The Broward State Attorney's Office has decided not to pursue charges against Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz after an investigation into claims he impersonated a police officer during an interaction with students at Charles W. Flanagan High School. Schwartz, who was teaching at the time (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 19)
September 17, 2025
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Flanagan High Student Charged After False 911 Report Triggers School Lockdowns: A 14-year-old student at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines was arrested after making a false 911 call about armed individuals near the school. The incident prompted lockdowns at Flanagan High and two nearby schools. Police determined there was no actual threat and the student faces a (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 17)