‘Egregious’: First Amendment concerns raised over deputy’s threat to jail reporter questioning mayor

Investigation finds no evidence Pembroke Park mayor’s aide failed to work, recommends reinstatement

Local 10 reporter threatened with arrest while questioning Miami-Dade mayor in public park

FDLE says no criminal charges in Pembroke Park payments case, mayor pushes back

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has concluded its review into taxpayer-funded payments made to a Pembroke Park commissioner, finding no criminal charges will be filed.

Follow-Up: South Florida’s electric bus investment could cost taxpayers even more

What was already a costly investment in electric buses in South Florida could end up costing taxpayers even more.

Internal review reveals criminal probe, employee fears and limited repayment in Pembroke Park loan scandal

A newly obtained internal review reveals that state investigators are examining whether taxpayer-funded payments to a Pembroke Park commissioner could constitute a criminal misuse of public funds, while town employees raised concerns internally and feared retaliation if they spoke out.

Federal judge rules Pembroke Pines demand for officers’ private texts was invalid under Florida law

A federal judge has ruled that an internal effort by the City of Pembroke Pines to obtain police officers’ private text messages through a public records request was “invalid and unenforceable” under Florida law.

Pembroke Park suspends, moves to fire town manager after Local 10 investigation

A Local 10 News investigation appears to have played a key role in the suspension of Pembroke Park Town Manager David Lynch, as commissioners laid out a series of concerns ranging from financial issues to alleged retaliation and dysfunction inside Town Hall.

Pembroke Park commissioner calls for audit review after concerns over loan-like payments

A Pembroke Park commissioner is raising new concerns about the town’s financial oversight following a Local 10 News investigation into an interest-free, taxpayer-funded loan issued to a sitting commissioner.

You can’t get an interest-free loan from the town of Pembroke Park ― so why did a commissioner?

You can’t walk into Pembroke Park Town Hall and get a $64,000 interest-free loan. But a commissioner did. It's sparking a call for a legal review and possible investigation.

Judge blocks Pembroke Park from voting to oust mayor, says only court can decide eligibility

A Broward County judge has ruled that Pembroke Park commissioners cannot move forward with a vote to remove Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs from office, finding the body does not have the legal authority to decide whether he is eligible to remain in his seat.

Judge to decide whether Pembroke Park commission can vote to oust mayor

Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs appeared in Broward County court Wednesday as part of a legal fight with the very town he leads, attempting to stop fellow commissioners from moving forward with a vote that could remove him from office.

Hollywood board member resigns after questions about possible conflict of interest

A member of the City of Hollywood’s Historic Preservation Board has resigned after questions arose about a possible conflict of interest involving a controversial project and real estate solicitations sent to nearby homeowners.

Pembroke Park mayor lashes out at town manager he once pushed to hire: ‘He’s a charlatan’

Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs is now publicly attacking the same town manager he once helped hire.

$458K pothole machine sits unused for years in Hollywood public works yard

A nearly half-million-dollar pothole patching machine purchased by the City of Hollywood is now sitting unused inside a public works facility after breaking down repeatedly and being taken out of service just months after it was delivered.

Pembroke Park mayor’s legislative aide misses deadline, NOW suspended without pay

Sources tell Local 10 News the legislative aide to Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs has now been suspended without pay after missing a deadline to respond to questions in an internal investigation.

Pembroke Park mayor responds to Local 10 investigations by mocking reporter’s weight

After a series of recent Local 10 News investigations raised questions about his residency, tax exemptions, conduct and business dealings, Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs responded by publicly mocking a reporter’s weight.

1 playground reopens at Miramar Regional Park as city responds to Local 10 News questions

Months after Local 10 News first exposed serious safety hazards at Miramar Regional Park, repair work is finally underway.

Pembroke Park commissioner seeks to halt most public sessions amid mayor residency dispute

A new and highly unusual proposal is set to take center stage in Pembroke Park.

Work underway at Miramar Regional Park playground months after safety concerns raised

Months after Local 10 News first reported serious safety concerns inside the playgrounds at Miramar Regional Park, visible repair work is now underway.

Pembroke Park legislative assistant placed on paid leave amid town investigation

Less than 24 hours after Local 10 News began asking questions about her role, Ashley Sikora, the legislative assistant to Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs, was placed on administrative leave with pay, effective Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

Pembroke Park mayor faces mounting questions over judgment and leadership

For nearly two years, the Maryland-based Middle Class United Cooperative (MCUC) was marketed as a “middle-class hedge fund” that promised economic empowerment through real estate investment.

Mayor loses massive tax exemption after Local 10 News investigation

A massive $535,000 disability tax exemption once attached to a Fort Pierce home owned by Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs and his wife is no longer listed in St. Lucie County property records, a change that comes after a Local 10 News investigation into the mayor’s residency.

Judge blocks emergency vote to remove Pembroke Park mayor amid residency dispute

A Broward County judge has temporarily blocked Pembroke Park from holding a special town commission meeting that could have resulted in the removal of Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs.

Pembroke Park mayor files emergency lawsuit as attorney claims town manager is staging ‘illegal coup’

Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs has filed an emergency lawsuit seeking to block a special town commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday afternoon that could result in his removal from office, as his attorney publicly accuses the town manager of orchestrating what he describes as an illegal political coup.

Pembroke Park mayor faces possible ouster over residency questions

A Local 10 News investigation is now triggering formal action that could remove Pembroke Park Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs from office.

Pembroke Park town manager says he fears for his life after alleged call with mayor: Police

Pembroke Park Town Manager David Lynch told police that he fears for his life following an alleged phone call with Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs, according to a police report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

Pembroke Park mayor’s Fort Pierce property sparks residency questions, fraud probe

Serious questions are being raised about where the mayor of Pembroke Park lives, as a homestead fraud investigation is now underway in St. Lucie County.

Pembroke Park mayor unleashes profanity-laced tirade at commissioners, calls vice mayor ‘cupcake’

A Pembroke Park town workshop meeting on Jan. 7 spiraled into a profanity laced confrontation after Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs, participating by phone from Alaska, launched into an extended tirade against fellow commissioners, repeatedly cursing, insulting them personally, and accusing them of incompetence and inaction.

Local restaurants earn ‘Clean Plate’ recognition for spotless inspections and 2nd chances done right

Several South Florida restaurants are getting more than just good reviews, they’re earning perfect scores from state food safety inspectors, and recognition for doing things the right way.

South Florida man gets full refund following Local 10 investigation into dealership practices

A South Florida man has received a full refund after a Local 10 News investigation into questionable car dealership business practices.

Dream car turns into $30,000 nightmare for South Florida man

He found and bought the car of his dreams, only to have the dealership lure him back and take it away. Today, 21-year-old Christian Mobley says he is out $30,000 and an investigation into what happened is now underway.

State Attorney releases body-cam video in fatal Miami police shooting

The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office released body-cam video related to the fatal Miami police shooting of a 64-year-old man last year.

Ex–Fort Lauderdale police detective arrested months after Local 10 News investigation

A former Fort Lauderdale police detective whose alleged misconduct was first exposed by Local 10 News in May has now been arrested on federal charges following an FBI investigation.

Miramar park playgrounds locked up following Local 10 News investigation

In a sudden reversal just days after assuring the public that playgrounds at Miramar Regional Park were safe, the city has locked them up, a move that comes only after Local 10 News raised serious safety concerns.

State says wait times down at Broward driver’s license offices. Customers, lawmakers say not so fast

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says its driver’s license offices in Broward County are operating more efficiently than ever. But customers standing in long lines ― sometimes for hours ― and several state lawmakers are challenging that claim.

Clean Plate: Here are the South Florida restaurants with ZERO violations

These South Florida restaurants earned a perfect score during their most recent unannounced state inspection.

City staff backs controversial Hollywood Mikvah plan amid fierce resident outcry

The heated controversy surrounding a proposed Jewish ritual bath, or Mikvah, at 1434 Monroe Street, is set to come to a head on Dec. 9 when the project goes before the Historic Preservation Board (HPB).

North Miami man, 85 and legally blind, recovers $28,000 after Local 10 News investigation

An 85-year-old North Miami man who is legally blind has gotten all his money back after paying for a roof that was never completed.

4 rodents found in one restaurant, 3 found in another! Plus sleeping quarters in an ice cream shop and maggots!

Rodent found in restaurant ordered shut for 6th time; Roaches found in pasta at another!

Inspectors were busy in South Florida last week!

Miami Gardens pastor faces new civil fraud suit while serving sentence in separate criminal case

Miami Gardens pastor Eric Readon is once again accused of fraud, this time in a civil lawsuit that recently came to light even though it was filed months ago.

79-year-old retired postal worker forced to start over after Miami Gardens pastor betrays his trust

For the first time since the Miami Gardens pastor he trusted went to jail, Edward Fuller is speaking out. The retired postal worker should be living in his dream home with his daughters.

Texas woman mistakenly jailed on Christmas Eve wins court battle: Suit against BSO can go forward

A Texas woman who was mistakenly arrested and jailed for three days over Christmas in 2022 has won a key victory in her federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office and several of its deputies.

Father, son strike again: North Miami police seek scammers after Local 10 investigation

Police are actively searching for a father-and-son team that was recently exposed by Local 10 News for allegedly scamming elderly residents. According to neighbors, the duo has struck again, this time targeting an 85-year-old legally blind man who says he was defrauded out of $28,000 for a roof that was never properly installed.