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Free mobile unit to prepare tax returns for low-income families
Coming to a Broward location near you this tax season: An RV filled with workers who will help low-income families fill out their federal tax returns free of charge.
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Pumping Treated Poopwater Into the Water Supply? Pembroke Pines Won't Be the First
As cities across the country face growing water shortages with the innovative idea of treating wastewater, then sending it back to the tap, probably the biggest hurdle is public perception.
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Correction: Police Torture Commission story
Pembroke Pines commissioners are scheduled to meet Wednesday to review, among other issues, two proposals from Commissioner Angelo Castillo regarding a planned federal immigration detention center in neighboring Southwest Ranches.
Processing flub means 5,000 red-light camera ticket recipients don't have to pay
Red-light camera tickets are getting to drivers' mailboxes as usual, but a processing delay means there won't be any consequences for more than 5,000 drivers if they just don't pay.
Driver in fatal Pembroke Pines crash gets two years in prison
No one was drunk. No one was on drugs. No one was texting while driving. The radio wasn't even too loud.
Hallandale Beach newspaper gets 'forgivable' loan from the city
A weekly newspaper in Hallandale Beach which features a regular column by the mayor received a $50,000 loan from the city with an agreement it need only pay back half the amount.
Sierra Club Formally Opposes Southwest Ranches Detention Center
Along with agitated residents and the entire city government of Pembroke Pines, here's another addition to the list of opponents to the planned immigration detention facility in Southwest Ranches: the local branch of the Sierra Club.
Reaping the benefits of hard work, planning
Jorge Castilla wasn't thinking of his future retirement when he was washing dishes as a second job or helping his wife, Rose, sew clothes for extra money.
Neighbors cry foul when sewage truck overturns
Officials say about 100 gallons of waste spilled from an All Star Toilets sewage tanker when it hit a utility pole and rolled over Monday afternoon in Pembroke Pines.
Strong work ethic, simple tastes built retirement success story
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Jorge Castilla wasn't thinking of his future retirement when he was washing dishes as a second job or helping his wife, Rose, sew clothes for extra money.
Makes you immediately want to buy a plane ticket south - and a time-machine." Dorsey appears 7 p.m. Tuesday at Murder on the Beach, 273 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble, 11820 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; 8 p.m. Thursday at Books & Books, Gables.
Miami's socialites: Alba Gallo's birthday bash
Alba Gallo , one of the most beloved socialites of Miami, celebrated her birthday at "Brio Tuscan Restaurant " located at 14576 SW 5th St in Pembroke Pines, Florida on February, 1st, 2012.
Trooper still in ICU as FHP reminds drivers to move over
A week after a Florida Highway Patrol motorcycle trooper was hit by a car on State Road 528, the Florida Highway Patrol will remind drivers about the state's so-called "Move Over Law." Trooper Dave Rodriguez, 38, was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center with several broken bones Jan.
Muslim in Boca Raton accuses Chevron of discrimination
La-Fleur Mohamed, a Muslim for the past 12 years, says a Chevron employee humiliated her by barring her from a gas station because she wouldn't remove her head scarf.
Pembroke Pines has legal options to oppose ICE detention center, attorney says
Pembroke Pines can cancel a contract to provide fire, emergency medical, water and sewer services to a planned federal detention center in neighboring Southwest Ranches - without suffering any significant legal consequences, according to an opinion issued late Tuesday by an Orlando attorney hired to review the city's legal options regarding the ... (more)
Mitt Romney Wins Florida Primary
As of 8:45pm Florida precincts are showing Romney with a 47% to 32% victory over Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Elderly Pembroke Pines man missing since Tuesday afternoon
Police responded to call from a home in the 7000 block of SW 13 Street for the missing elderly man, Gilberto Arocho Martinez.
Broward students are behind new Vintage Stereon fashion brand
Now the six buddies are sewing a fashion future together while attending Broward College in Davie with a swag-chic line of tees , jumpers , hoodies and varsity jackets the call Vintage Stereon .
Voters Getting Duplicate Ballots in Florida?: Campaign Spot reader Chuck . . .
Campaign Spot reader Chuck in Pembroke Pines, Fla. shares a tale of voting this morning that is not all that surprising, and hopefully not too widespread, but dispiriting nonetheless: I vote in precinct X007, Pembroke Pines .
South Floridians head to polls to cast votes in local, presidential primary races
Polls across South Florida opened at 7 a.m. as Florida's registered Republicans began choosing between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney for their party's presidential nomination and other voters cast ballots for municipal candidates and issues.