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Police: DUI driver travels more than double the speed limit before causing Pembroke Pines crash

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday, months after he caused a car crash in Pembroke Pines that seriously injured himself and another driver, authorities said.

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4 hospitalized after helicopter crash at North Perry Airport, cops say

Four people were transported to a hospital on Saturday after a helicopter crash occurred at North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

1 in custody after SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines community

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning following a SWAT standoff in Pembroke Pines, authorities confirmed.

North Perry Airport crash renews calls for improved safety measures

Two women suffered minor injuries Friday after a small plane crashed moments after taking off from North Perry Airport, renewing concerns about safety at the airport.

Small plane crashes on psychiatric hospital campus near North Perry Airport; 2 hospitalized

A small plane crashed Friday morning near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.

Fire rescue: Good Samaritans rescue driver from Pembroke Pines canal

Good Samaritans helped a driver get out of a canal after a crash on Sunday in Pembroke Pines, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.

South Florida teacher honored for lessons in love — inside and outside the classroom

Most people can remember at least one teacher who made a lasting impact — the educator who encouraged them at just the right moment or pushed them to achieve more than they thought possible.

Pembroke Pines man accused of sexually victimizing multiple girls online

A Pembroke Pines man is facing multiple federal charges after FBI agents said he solicited explicit videos from multiple girls online and distributed child sexual abuse videos.

Police seek woman accused of stealing from victim’s purse inside Pembroke Pines Salvation Army store

Authorities in Pembroke Pines are searching for a suspected thief.

Dad class helps expectant fathers prepare for parenthood at South Florida hospital

A South Florida hospital is offering a new class aimed specifically at expectant fathers, giving them hands-on tools to prepare for everything from diaper changes to mental health challenges that can come with new parenthood.

Pembroke Pines police seek man they say grabbed girl’s buttocks outside Walmart

Pembroke Pines police said Tuesday that its detectives were searching for a suspect they said grabbed a girl’s buttocks in a Walmart parking lot.

Residents keep close eye on west Broward brush fire

A brush fire that ignited in western Broward County Sunday has burned more than 11,090 acres and was at 60% containment as of Monday evening.

Brush fire ignites in western Broward County

Crews responded to a brush fire that ignited in Broward County on Sunday.

Miramar man accused of six-figure fraud involving jet fuel, palm oil

A Miramar man is facing felony charges in two separate cases dealing with fraud involving the sale of jet fuel and palm oil, totaling more than $280,000.

Hundreds of Broward students head to Tallahassee for ‘Rally to the Tally’ civic experience

Before sunrise, the quiet outside West Broward High School was replaced by the sound of rolling suitcases and idling buses as hundreds of Broward County students began their journey to Florida’s capital for a hands-on lesson in government.

Fans get close-up look at new Cadillac Formula 1 race car in Pembroke Pines

There’s a brand-new team on the Formula 1 grid.

2 hospitalized following head-on collision on I-75 in Pembroke Pines

Two people were hospitalized Tuesday following a head-on collision in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pembroke Pines, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

From abuse to recovery, Pooches in Pines shares 3 stories of hope

Pooches in Pines turned an animal abuse tragedy into three stories of hope and recovery.

Plane veers off runway at North Perry Airport

First responders rushed to a South Florida airport on Tuesday following an incident on a runway.

Plane suffers nose gear failure on takeoff at North Perry Airport

Pembroke Pines police and firefighters responded to a nose gear failure at North Perry Airport early Monday afternoon.

BSO: Woman steals SNAP benefits from about 200 people

A Pembroke Pines woman has been arrested by the Broward Sheriff’s Office after allegedly stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from about 200 people, 30 of whom detectives have interviewed so far, authorities announced Monday.

Flanagan Color Guard preparing to compete in world championship

Flanagan High School’s color guard is preparing to head to Ohio for a big competition after doing their final run through Monday.

Fantasy 5 $42K jackpot split by winners in Miami-Dade, Broward and Jupiter

Three winning tickets matched all five numbers in Friday’s Fantasy 5 evening draw, with winners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, along with a third in Jupiter.

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.

Heart of South Florida: How cardiac rehab helps patients after surgery

Michelle Doyle said she has been giving it her best during cardiac rehab workouts at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines.

Pembroke Pines man gave children Roblox ‘Robux’ to expose themselves online, police say

An 18-year-old Pembroke Pines man is facing a felony child solicitation charge after he was accused of engaging in lewd conduct with children he interacted with on the online game Roblox.

South Florida mothers helping families with newborns diagnosed with Down syndrome

Saturday was World Down Syndrome Day and two South Florida moms are on a mission to erase the stigma around the genetic condition.

Feds arrest 5 after $16,000 undercover fentanyl deal ends 2-year probe in Broward, records show

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives special agents and Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies started to investigate two brothers two years ago for distributing fentanyl, according to an arrest warrant.

Pembroke Pines votes in 2 new commissioners, Lauderhill passes 3 referendums

Elections were held in Broward County on Tuesday.

1 restaurant shut down last week: Roaches found inside Pembroke Pines kitchen

State inspectors ordered the Las Cazuelas Mexican restaurant in Pembroke Pines shut down after finding roach activity in the kitchen, including live roaches inside a cooler and another in a hand-washing sink, along with about 20 dead roaches trapped behind equipment.

Pines Boulevard reopens following serious crash near I-75

Pembroke Pines police responded to a serious crash on Sunday morning.

Waste Management unveils $90M recycling facility in west Pembroke Pines

It’s being called a game changer for South Florida.

Pooches in Pines: 2 out of 3 puppies police officers rescued are ready for adoption

Animal advocates with the nonprofit Pooches in Pines recently announced that two out of three rescued puppies are ready for adoption.

Video shows Pembroke Pines cop saving choking man at Cuban restaurant

Video shows a Pembroke Pines Police Department officer stepping in to save a man who was choking inside a local restaurant last weekend.

Pembroke Pines police arrest man accused of shooting neighbor in parking lot

Pembroke Pines police responded early Friday morning to a reported shooting in the parking lot of an apartment complex near the 7900 block of Johnson Street, authorities said.

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.

Reports of bomb threat prompts evacuation at Somerset Academy North in Pembroke Pines

Police responded to reports of a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon at Somerset Academy High School in Pembroke Pines, prompting evacuations and relocations for students still on campus.

Pembroke Pines music school owner faces more charges after being accused of sexually abusing student

A Pembroke Pines music school owner was arrested Tuesday on additional charges, months after he was arrested on accusations that he sexually abused a teenage student.

Bahama Breeze to close all locations this spring

Bahama Breeze is closing its doors after 30 years in business.

Pooches in Pines cares for 3 puppies after Pembroke Pines police officers’ rescue

On Tuesday, dog advocates were caring for the three malnourished puppies that police officers rescued in Pembroke Pines.

Man facing animal abuse charges after Pembroke Pines police find 3 malnourished dogs

Pembroke Pines police have arrested a pet owner after they said three small dogs were found starved, their bones protruding out of their bodies, all locked inside a crate and barely able to move.

Manager of multiple HOAs in South Florida facing felony grand theft charges

Property manager Michael Curtis is accused of stealing at least $600,000 from homeowners at the Windmill Lakes Condominium community in Pembroke Pines.

Man possibly paralyzed in West Park strip club shooting ID’ed as suspect in Pembroke Pines homicide

Kevonte Irons, the victim of a shooting at a West Park strip club Monday morning, has also been identified as a suspect in a 2024 Pembroke Pines homicide, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Man accused of stealing from Broward communities while trusted as property manager, records show

On Tuesday afternoon, Michael Curtis faced seven charges in three pending first-degree felony cases in Broward County court after investigators accused him of stealing from communities that trusted him as a property manager in Sunrise and Pembroke Pines.

‘I need money’: Man faces federal charges in Pembroke Pines TD Bank robbery

Here is how Broward School Board spared Blair Middle School from superintedent’s cut list

Someone wore a bear costume and a “Save Bair” T-shirt to the Broward School Board meeting on Wednesday and stood next to Mark S. Lubelski, who pitched “an innovative partnership.”

Ex-UFC fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik arrested on domestic violence charges in South Florida

Former UFC fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik was arrested earlier this week on domestic violence charges in South Florida, Local 10 learned Thursday.

Broward School Board votes to close 6 schools, saves Bair Middle

In response to student enrollment decreases that prompted budget concerns, Broward School Board members voted Wednesday to close six schools.

Suspect in custody after Pembroke Pines bank robbery

Police arrested a man Wednesday morning following a robbery at a TD Bank branch, authorities confirmed.

Man arraigned in court after being accused of filming under girl’s dress at Pembroke Pines church

A man was arraigned on a digital voyeurism charge Tuesday, a month after he was arrested on accusations that he had filmed under a girl’s dress with his phone at a church in Pembroke Pines.

Pembroke Pines police hope to find missing senior with dementia, partial paralysis

Pembroke Pines police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 75-year-old man who they said was diagnosed with dementia and partial paralysis.

2 seriously hurt in Pembroke Pines crash

Pembroke Pines police investigated a serious crash Monday morning.

Florida bill aims to expand protections for domestic violence victims after court orders

Florida House Rep. Robin Bartleman held a news conference on Monday in Pembroke Pines to discuss a state bill that aims to expand protections for domestic violence victims. 

West Broward Bobcats get historic sendoff to state semifinals

West Broward High School’s football team received a roaring, surprise sendoff Thursday as they departed for the state semifinals — the first appearance in school history.

2nd arrest made in deadly shooting outside Pembroke Pines sports bar

Police have made a second arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred outside Rickey’s Sports Bar and Grill in Pembroke Pines nearly two months ago, authorities confirmed.

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.

Man launches donut tray at Broward Dunkin’ worker, kicks her in tantrum over food wait, cops say

A 36-year-old man was arrested Monday after police said he assaulted a Dunkin’ employee during an argument over how long it was taking to prepare his food.

Pembroke Pines music school owner accused of sexually abusing teen student

The owner of a private music school in Pembroke Pines was arrested earlier this week on allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl over a two-year period.

Dump truck overturns on I-75 in Pembroke Pines; debris closes Pines Boulevard ramp

A dump truck overturned Friday on Interstate 75, leaving a driver hospitalized, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.

November, December 2025 community events calendar

Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in November and December.

Lunchtime sting at Pembroke Pines eatery nets 4 arrests in $27.9M stolen check plot, feds say

Federal agents arrested four men at a Pembroke Pines restaurant on Monday as part of an undercover lunchtime sting foiling their plan to cash a stolen U.S. Treasury check worth nearly $28 million, according to court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday.

‘We don’t write the laws’: Border Patrol Chief defends enforcement amid sharp decline in crossings

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks spoke exclusively with Local 10 News in a wide-ranging interview as encounters at the southern border have fallen more than 93 percent.

3 dogs die in Pembroke Pines house fire

Firefighters responded to a house fire that broke out in Pembroke Pines, containing the blaze to the kitchen area but unable to save three dogs inside, authorities said.

Manna Share-A-Meal feels faith, prayer has helped them feed so many over the years

While our federal government remains shutdown, our local food nonprofits are working longer and harder every day.

Memorial Hospital celebrates woman’s unlikely recovery after interaction with therapy dog

Priscilla Timmons said she sent her mother a text message asking for help right before she fainted on March 13. An emergency room physician at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines later said she had blood clots in her legs, lungs, and heart.

Suspect arrested after fatal shooting outside Pembroke Pines sports bar

An arrest has been made following a deadly shooting outside a popular Broward County sports bar.

Man facing DUI charges after crashing into ditch inside C.B. Smith Park

Police have identified the driver who crashed into a ditch inside CB Smith Park.

1 person in serious condition after I-75 crash in Pembroke Pines

A two-vehicle crash on the northbound entrance ramp to Interstate 75 at Pines Boulevard left one person in critical condition Sunday, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue.

Police investigate fatal shooting outside Pembroke Pines bar

Police in Pembroke Pines responded to a bar early Sunday morning to investigate a shooting.

Broward school board member says school closures inevitable: ‘No Hail Mary coming’

Parents have sounded off as Broward County Public Schools considers closing or consolidating six elementary and middle schools next fall.

BSO detectives safely locate 17-year-old reported missing from Pembroke Pines

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit asked for the public’s help Monday in locating a 17-year-old boy, who they said has been reported missing for nearly a week.

Florida CFO puts Broward budget on blast: ‘Government is just going wild with our tax dollars’

Florida’s chief financial officer put Broward County’s budget on blast Tuesday, accusing local leaders of wasting taxpayer dollars.

Man accused of sparking Pembroke Pines custody dispute shootout makes court appearance

Pembroke Pines police are investigating after they said a shootout occurred in a parking lot because a couple was fighting over their child.

Hooters in Pembroke Pines debuts annual calendar with fun party for community

It’s a South Florida tradition that mixes glamour, fun, and a little community spirit.

Pembroke Pines shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, suspect in custody

An individual was taken to the hospital and a suspect is now in custody following reports of gunfire that authorities say occurred in Pembroke Pines late Tuesday morning.

Firefighters respond to downed power line in Pembroke Pines

Firefighters responded to a downed power line early Saturday morning in Pembroke Pines.

Pembroke Pines teen arrested after threatening to kill students at Flanagan High School: Police

A 15-year-old student was arrested Friday after police say he made electronic threats to kill other students at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines.

South Florida’s first interactive gaming facility opens in Broward County

A new interactive gaming facility is lighting up the fire in players across South Florida who are determined to come out on top.

Pembroke Pines commissioner faces no charges after ‘technical violation’ in student search incident

Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz will not face criminal charges after a state investigation found that his conduct during a May 21 student search at Charles W. Flanagan High School amounted to a “technical violation” of Florida law, but did not provide enough evidence for a criminal prosecution.

Deputies: Serial thief preferred Bealls in Broward, Palm Beach

A 27-year-old woman appeared in Broward County bond court on Thursday after detectives accused her of spending months stealing from different Bealls stores.

Mom to Mom Update: Iman’s Light Foundation to hold ‘Celebration of Life’ fundraiser

We have a Mom to Mom update to share about Iman’s Light Foundation and their upcoming fundraiser.

Pembroke Pines police officer injured in 3-vehicle crash

A Pembroke Pines police patrol car was involved in a crash Thursday morning with two other vehicles, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

Police: Teen arrested after making swatting call directed at Pembroke Pines high school

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after police say he made a swatting call directed at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines.

Police union, Pembroke Pines battle over texts in federal court

A federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida pits the Fraternal Order of Police and two officers against the city of Pembroke Pines in a dispute over whether private text messages between officers can be treated as public records and compelled by the city.

Police accuse Chaminade-Madonna educator of grand theft for alleged shoplifting incident

A South Florida educator is facing police charges.

Police ID men suspected in Miami Gardens alleged kidnapping after cross-county U-Haul chase

Miami Gardens police identified two men in connection with an alleged kidnapping and high-speed U-Haul chase that they said spanned from Miami-Dade to Broward County on Monday.

Police: All clear given after 2 Pembroke Pines schools placed on ‘precautionary Code Secure’

The all clear has been given after two schools in Pembroke Pines were placed on a “precautionary Code Secure” Tuesday morning, police confirmed.

Second victim IDed in Pembroke Pines double murder

One day after the suspect’s capture in Miami Gardens, police identified the second victim of a double murder at a Pembroke Pines home.

Police: Reported kidnapping leads to police chase that ended in Miami Gardens

A police chase involving a U-Haul van came to an end Monday morning in Miami Gardens, police confirmed to Local 10 News.

Police wrap crime scene investigation in Pembroke Pines suspicious deaths; grandson still missing

Pembroke Pines police on Friday finished processing the home where two bodies were discovered earlier this week, but the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear.