Birthday bash, SNAP fraud, crime data. Catch up on 3 Pembroke Pines stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including the city’s 66th birthday celebration, a $120,000 SNAP benefits fraud case and new data showing crime hit a record low in 2025.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Pembroke Pines turns 66 this year. What to know about the city’s birthday bash
Pembroke Pines will mark its 66th anniversary with its annual Pines Day celebration on April 25 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. The “Route 66: The Road to 250” themed event promises entertainment, a car show, a roller rink, and food and drinks.
Pembroke Pines woman charged in $120,000 SNAP benefits fraud case, cops say
Authorities say a Pembroke Pines woman is accused of running an organized scheme that stole more than $120,000 in SNAP/EBT benefits from roughly 200 victims. Investigators allege she used stolen card numbers and PINs to buy goods to resell.
Pembroke Pines crime hits record low in 2025, report says. What the numbers show
A new report says Pembroke Pines saw big drops in crime in 2025, with property crime down 31% and violent crime down 36% compared to 2024. Police credit “proactive policing,” though the report also notes murders were higher in 2025 than in 2024.
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