Did you miss these 3 Pembroke Pines stories? Catch up on a new ER, travel & more
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including new emergency health care facilities, school district legal settlements and expanded travel options at the Fort Lauderdale airport.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Pembroke Pines set to add long-awaited freestanding ER to expand local care
Pembroke Pines has welcomed a new freestanding emergency room by HCA Florida University Hospital to provide round-the-clock care and a wide range of diagnostic services to the local community. City leaders celebrated the facility as a much-needed addition that promises faster access to emergency care for families.
Story 2: Broward Schools approves $270,000 HANDY settlement after terminating lease
After a months-long dispute, the Broward County School Board agreed to a $270,000 settlement with the HANDY nonprofit, following the abrupt termination of a multi-million dollar office lease the district never occupied. The board was divided on the payment, with some members arguing it was necessary to avoid lengthy legal costs while others saw it as a costly mistake in district management.
Story 3: Four new nonstop flights taking off from FLL airport in February. What to know
Allegiant Air is launching four new nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this month, connecting travelers to airports in New Jersey, New York, and Illinois with introductory one-way fares starting as low as $49. The additional routes expand options for South Florida passengers looking for more convenient and affordable travel destinations.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Pembroke Pines News newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Pembroke Pines News journalists.