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What Pembroke Pines voters need to know about upcoming ballot measures
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (617+ words) Pembroke Pines commissioners on Wednesday night discussed town hall meetings to communicate with residents about possible referendum questions ahead of an Aug. 18 deadline for placing items on the November ballot. The conversation began with Commissioner Maria Rodriguez asking about the…...
West Broward fire burns thousands of acres, sends smoke toward Pines communities
1+ week, 5+ day ago (346+ words) South Florida fire agencies are working to contain a western Broward County brush fire that's charred thousands of acres, according to local authorities. Dubbed the "Max Road Fire," flames burning west of U. S. 27 first sparked around N. Krome Avenue and NW 186th Street…...
Want to get involved in local government? Pembroke Pines is recruiting students
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (333+ words) High school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Pembroke Pines will have the opportunity to get involved with their local government this summer. The City of Pembroke Pines Youth Advisory Board is accepting applications for its award-winning group focused on civic…...
Elections, badges, 2026 goals. Catch up on these 3 Pines government stories
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (232+ words) Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines city government covered several topics, including a proposed switch to November elections, ethics/training and commission traditions, and the mayor's 2025 accomplishments and 2026 priorities. Here's a rundown to catch up: City leaders voted to start…...