Pembroke Park

Residents of Pembroke Park, West Park grateful for annual Thanksgiving meal giveaways

South Florida knows how to step up when residents are hurting.

‘I’m your pimp now lol’: Hollywood man, 38, accused of trafficking 15-year-old for sex

Authorities say a Pembroke Park police officer found a 15-year-old girl missing from Palm Beach County in early March, sparking an investigation that would lead detectives to discover she was a victim of child sex trafficking ― and that a Hollywood man was her self-proclaimed “pimp.”

Driver injured in crash on Hallandale Beach Boulevard

Shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to a crash on westbound Hallandale Beach Boulevard.

Police chief, sheriff trade sharp words over Pembroke Park policing

Pembroke Park Police Chief Daniel Decoursey is firing back at Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony, calling the sheriff’s recent comments about his department “false,” “misleading,” and “unfair” to his officers.

Ex-BSO deputy continues fight for justice after surviving on-duty shooting to the head

Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy Maury Hernandez survived a reckless driver who shot him in the head on Aug. 7, 2007. He lives with paralysis on the left side of his body due to brain damage.

Get ready for exciting changes coming to Local 10 News

Big changes are coming to Local 10 News starting next Monday.

Video shows person on scooter colliding with vehicle in Pembroke Park

A man was hospitalized after he was struck by a car while riding on his scooter.

Legal analyst weighs in on SCOTUS ruling, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case

The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a consequential ruling limiting nationwide injunctions Friday, while attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs made their closing arguments in his sex trafficking case.

Could Pompano Beach break up with BSO? Officials consider idea

The city of Pompano Beach is considering breaking away from the Broward Sheriff’s Office and creating its own police department.

Outspoken Geoffrey Jacobs is once again mayor of Pembroke Park: ‘The town is hanging by a thread’

In a surprising turn of events, outspoken Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs has been reinstated as mayor of Pembroke Park, despite a history marked by legal challenges, internal disputes and allegations of misconduct.

Feeding South Florida seeks help identifying thieves who stole $30K in equipment

Feeding South Florida is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who authorities say were caught on surveillance video stealing $30,000 worth of kitchen equipment from its Pembroke Park warehouse on Sunday.

Outspoken Pembroke Park commissioner wants to be mayor again ― but scolds colleagues first

Geoffrey Jacobs wants his old job back.

Pembroke Park business owner flashes gun at man giving treats to cats, police say

A Pembroke Park business owner is facing a felony charge after he displayed a revolver at another man who had been giving cats treats and water, according to court documents recently made public.

Girl, 8, recovering after Pembroke Park domestic shooting killed her mother, 3 siblings

Eight-year-old Phiinyx Solomon is walking again — a miracle, her family says, after surviving a domestic-related shooting that left her mother and three siblings dead in Pembroke Park last month.

BSO: Suspect dies after mother, 3 sons killed in Pembroke Park shooting

A man accused of fatally shooting his partner and her three sons – two of whom were also his – has died, authorities announced Monday.

Grandmother of children shot in Pembroke Park: ‘I have one in there fighting and one I have to bury’

Two days after a horrific domestic shooting inside of a Pembroke Park apartment that left a mother and three children dead, there is only one child who survived: 8-year-old Phiinix Solomon.

Detectives on 4 dead, 2 injured: Gunman shoots mother and 4 children before suicide attempt in Broward

Early Thursday morning, detectives were investigating a domestic violence tragedy hours after deputies found six shot at an apartment complex in Broward County.

Police: Woman, 3 children dead, man and child hospitalized in Pembroke Park domestic shooting

Police in Broward County are investigating a fatal shooting.

Videos show vandals badly damaging Pembroke Park police vehicle

The Pembroke Park Police Department released videos showing a group of vandals who damaged a parked police car on Sunday at a gas station.

WPLG-TV parts ways with ABC television network

After nearly 69 years, WPLG-TV and the ABC television network are breaking up.

$1 billion USDA cuts includes millions going to South Florida food banks

The USDA has suddenly suspended $1 billion in funding, of which millions supported farmers and families in South Florida.

Broward firefighters battle blaze at Pembroke Park recycling plant

Broward firefighters spent hours battling a stubborn fire at a recycling plant early Tuesday morning.

Cops look for thief seen stealing Canadian snowbirds’ e-bikes

Police are looking for a thief caught on camera stealing multiple pricey e-bikes belonging to Canadian snowbirds wintering in Pembroke Park.

Teen driver crashes into wall, damages mobile homes in Pembroke Park

A 17-year-old unlicensed driver crashed into a concrete wall and caused damage to nearby mobile homes in Pembroke Park early Sunday morning, authorities confirmed.

Worker stole more than $1 million in goods from Pembroke Park company, police say

A Miami man working for a beauty product supply company based in Pembroke Park is facing two felony charges after police said he stole more than $1 million in goods in an Amazon resale scheme.

Pembroke Park commissioner censured again as he sues town for $1M

Pembroke Park commissioners held a special meeting Thursday where their outspoken colleague, Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs, faced a public reprimand.

WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina accepts prestigious award

WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina recently accepted The Suncoast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences prestigious 2024 Governors’ Award, recognizing excellence in people, cable, media, and television entities.

Police: Man arrested months after intentionally striking woman with car near Broward gas station

A man was taken into custody Thursday in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in September in Pembroke Park, authorities announced Friday.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz opens up about threat to life: ‘We are soft targets’

South Florida Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz is opening up about a threat against his life. The Margate man accused of targeting him appeared in federal court for the first time.

Will 2 major hurricanes inject instability into Florida insurance market? Expert weighs in

Helene and Milton are two names many Floridians won’t soon forget as they recover from the major hurricanes, with many hoping to rebuild. But will the two major storms, coming essentially back-to-back, sink Florida’s property insurance market?

Pembroke Park town clerk quits, citing controversial commissioner who is currently suing mayor

There is new drama in Pembroke Park Town Hall as the town clerk has quit under duress, blaming it on one particular commissioner.

‘They wanted to kill me’: Woman run over at Pembroke Park gas station describes ordeal

The victim of a disturbing incident in which she was run down by a vehicle is speaking about the ordeal.

Pembroke Park police seek driver who ‘may have intentionally’ hit person at gas station

Police are looking for a driver who they say “may have intentionally” hit a person in south Broward.

Pembroke Park residents fearful over former cop accused of shooting out the windows of their home

An investigation is ongoing after a home in Pembroke Park was shot up, allegedly at the hands of a neighbor.

Watchdog: Pembroke Park commissioner, as mayor, ‘unlawfully’ chartered yacht with town money

In a report released Thursday, Broward County’s watchdog agency concluded that Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs, while serving as mayor, engaged in “misconduct” when he “unlawfully” spent more than $10,000 in taxpayer money on a yacht charter for town officials and employees. His attorney is blasting the report as “petty and stupid.”

Those custom-wrapped license plates could get you in trouble, FHP warns

They may look cooler than a regular Florida tag, but state troopers issued a warning Wednesday that custom-wrapped license plates are illegal and promised “strict enforcement” for drivers who have them.

Local 10′s Nicole Perez, Roy Ramos expecting 2nd child!

Local 10 News anchor Nicole Perez and reporter Roy Ramos announced to viewers Thursday they are expecting their second child!

Local 10 launches ‘Swim South Florida’ to raise awareness about child drownings

Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water, and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us.

Local 10 hosting 9th annual Big Book Drive — what you need to know

Local 10 News is hosting its ninth annual Big Book Drive in South Florida on Wednesday.

Fired Pembroke Park police chief under investigation for taking confidential documents

Local 10 News has learned that the former Pembroke Park police chief is now under investigation by her former department for entering town hall unauthorized and taking documents.

Ex-Pembroke Park police chief defends time on the job, says she remains qualified

The town of Pembroke Park's ousted top cop defended herself on Thursday after she was voted out by commissioners.

Cops: Man pulls gun on 7-year-old in Pembroke Park, telling him, ‘Don’t be all up in my business’

A man pointed a gun at his girlfriend’s 7-year-old son in Pembroke Park Wednesday because the young boy was “up in (his) business,” according to police.

Man accused of shooting at driver who rear-ended him in Pembroke Park

A man from Miami-Dade County is facing three felony charges in Broward County after opening fire on a driver who rear-ended him, according to court documents obtained Tuesday.

Pembroke Park commission selects second new police chief in as many weeks

Commissioners in the town of Pembroke Park approved a new interim police chief on Monday after they voted the current chief out.

SWAT team surrounds sports utility vehicle in Miramar

A police investigation into a carjacking blocked a busy intersection on Saturday in Miramar.

‘Injustice’: Pembroke Park commissioner says he’s ‘appalled’ over decision to fire chief

Pembroke Park Commissioner William Hodgkins is calling out fellow officials after they voted Friday to fire the town’s police chief of six months.

Pembroke Park commission votes to fire police chief amid allegations against officers

The town of Pembroke Park is firing its police chief after just six months on the job.

Gunman opens fire at Pembroke Park gas station

Police in Pembroke Park say a gunman took off after a shooting.

Man who confessed to sexually abusing little girl appears in Broward court

A 37-year-old Haitian migrant — who stands accused of sexually abusing a girl and having pictures of it in his cell phone — appeared in court on Saturday in Broward County.

After just 6 months, Pembroke Park police chief could end up out of a job

Mayor Ashira Mohammed and Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs, typically bitter rivals on the dais in the small south Broward town of Pembroke Park, appear to agree on one thing, sources say: They want the town’s police chief out.

‘I should’ve just asked for a lawyer:’ Broward man confesses to molesting 10-year-old girl, police say

A man detailed to Pembroke Park detectives how he molested a 10-year-old girl on multiple occasions before telling them he “should’ve just asked for a lawyer,” according to his arrest report.

Insurance policies for pets can help when unexpected vet bills come in

Pet insurance provides financial protection for pet owners, helping to alleviate the burden of unexpected veterinary bills and ensuring the well-being of their furry family members.

Former Pembroke Park town attorney latest to sue over commissioner’s conduct

In the latest development in a saga of political turmoil in the south Broward town of about 6,000 people, Pembroke Park’s one-time top lawyer is the latest former official to file suit over allegations of harassment by a controversial commissioner.

Deputies: 3 teens were in Cape Coral stolen car during Broward chase

Deputies and police officers took a driver and two passengers into custody after a police pursuit on Friday in Broward County.

Deputies, police officers chase Hyundai in Broward

Deputies and police officers took a driver and two passengers into custody after a police pursuit on Friday in Broward County.

Journalist who dedicated nearly 4 decades to serving Miami-Fort Lauderdale community retires

Many WPLG-Local 10 News employees don’t know what the newsroom is like without Kerry Weston, an Emmy award-winning journalist.

After charge filed, Pembroke Park commissioner turns tables on town with $10M planned suit

Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs is the defendant in a civil — and now a criminal — court case connected to his time on the dais in the south Broward town of about 6,000 people. Now, he plans to be a plaintiff.

Pembroke Park commissioner charged with misuse of 911 for call claiming mayor had gun

Pembroke Park Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs’ November 911 call stating the town’s mayor had a gun — prompting a public search in the commission chambers — was not only unfounded, but criminal, Broward prosecutors have determined.

Weight loss drugs may improve mood

New data links weight loss drugs to a reduced risk of mental health problems.

Vaccine mistrust grows among Americans

A lack of confidence in vaccines and health misinformation continues to grow.

CDC raises concerns about respiratory illnesses

Respiratory illnesses are declining in the U.S. but the CDC warns levels are still elevated and the highest activity is in the South.

‘Terrified’: Pembroke Park ex-HR director sues town, controversial commissioner

Pembroke Park’s former human resources director has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the Broward County town and controversial commissioner and ex-mayor Geoffrey Jacobs.

More photos surface of Pembroke Park commissioner doing extensive renovations without permits

Local 10 News has obtained pictures of Pembroke Park Town Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs doing extensive interior renovations to his home without permits.

Police: Man who worked as security guard arrested over drag racing, stolen cars in South Florida

A 24-year-old man who worked as a security guard stands accused of drag racing and being in possession of two stolen Infiniti Q50 sedans in South Florida, records show.

Broward elementary teacher charged with child neglect over classroom punishments

A Broward County Public Schools first-grade teacher’s classroom punishments for one of her students constituted criminal child neglect, according to police, leading to her arrest Tuesday.

Pembroke Park mayor: Commissioner should ‘seek help’ after calling cops on her mid-meeting

Pembroke Park Mayor Ashira Mohammed spoke to Local 10 News on Thursday, one day after a fellow commissioner’s call to law enforcement, claiming she had a gun, prompted police to stop the meeting and search her purse.

Pembroke Park commissioner calls police during meeting, claiming mayor had gun

A town commission meeting in Pembroke Park came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday night.

Pembroke Park Town Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs goes on attack following Local 10 News investigative report

Pembroke Park Town Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs went on the attack following a Local 10 News investigative report on his actions.

Broward elementary school placed on ‘secure status’ due to threatening text message

A Broward County elementary school was placed on a “secure status” Friday morning after a threatening text message was sent by a student, the school district confirmed.

Israeli diplomat based in Miami says Iran was behind unprecedented attack

An Israeli diplomat said Sunday that Iran was behind the unprecedented attack on Saturday in southern Israel — and not the Gazan people.

Watchdog closes probe into Pembroke Park official’s ‘questionable’ credit card purchases

Broward County’s chief watchdog closed her inquiry into credit card purchases made by a Pembroke Park town commissioner without alleging any wrongdoing, saying she couldn’t substantiate any policy violations because such policies barely existed in the first place.

WATCH: Pembroke Park commissioner goes on profanity-laden tirade from dais

F-bombs flew at Pembroke Park Town Hall Wednesday night as outspoken Commissioner Geoffrey Jacobs went on a profanity-laced tirade directed towards his colleagues on the dais. Local 10 News has learned that Jacobs may now be under investigation by Broward County’s chief watchdog.

Pedestrian on tracks fatally struck by Tri-Rail train in Pembroke Park

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Tri-Rail train Friday morning in Pembroke Park.

Feeding South Florida fills tractor-trailers with food for those in need after Idalia

Two 36-foot Feeding South Florida tractor-trailers are now on the road to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Big Bend in Tallahassee with much needed relief in the form of food and water.

Deputies arrest 3 suspects after pursuit in Broward

Deputies arrested three suspects, including a teenager, after a police pursuit related to a boat burglary on Saturday morning in Broward County.

Nearly half of Broward town’s police force has quit

Less than a year after the Pembroke Park Police Department launched, ending decades of patrols by sheriff’s deputies, the town has already lost nearly half of its officers.

Heated debate on TWISF highlights tension surrounding how Black History is taught in Florida schools

The roundtable on This Week in South Florida touched on a number of hot button issues Sunday, including the last minute announcement that the state's top education official would be a no-show at a recent town hall to discuss African American history standards.

Report accuses Pembroke Park official of laundry list of ‘hostile, volatile, toxic’ behaviors

An outside firm hired to investigate a Pembroke Park commissioner — who was once the town’s mayor — found the official engaged in an extensive series of “threatening, humiliating, or intimidating behaviors,” according to a report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.