Pembroke Pines health ranking, crime news & more. Catch up on these 3 stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines and Broward County covered several topics, including local health rankings, county government leadership and a child-solicitation arrest tied to an online platform.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Pines among healthiest cities in Florida, study says. What makes us stand out?
Pembroke Pines landed in the top 40th percentile of the nation’s healthiest cities in a new WalletHub report, ranking 74th nationwide and sixth among 11 Florida cities studied. The city scored best in fitness and worst in green space, and the result comes as some local officials debate whether Pines should lean more into a “family-friendly” brand than its health-and-wellness identity.
Meet Annika Ashton, appointed new Broward County Attorney. ‘Most qualified’
Broward County commissioners unanimously selected Annika E. Ashton — currently the deputy county attorney — to take over as county attorney on Sept. 10, replacing Andrew Meyers when he retires. Ashton has worked for the county since 2014 and has handled major projects and litigation, with commissioners praising her experience and readiness for the role.
Pembroke Pines man used online platform to get kids to expose themselves, cops say
Police say a 19-year-old Pembroke Pines man was arrested after investigators allege he used Roblox to solicit explicit videos from an 8-year-old girl, offering in-game currency (Robux) in exchange. The case began with a cybertip, and the man was later released on bond with house arrest while facing a felony charge related to using a computer to lure a child.
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