Crash hotspot, roach shutdown, shooting arrest: Don’t miss these 3 Pines stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a look back at a notorious crash hotspot, a roach-related restaurant shutdown and an arrest tied to a deadly Miami festival shooting.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Remember when crash capital of US was in Pembroke Pines? Let’s take a look back
Pembroke Pines once landed an unfortunate national label after a State Farm study flagged Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road as the country’s most dangerous intersection back. City officials disputed the methodology, but upgrades eventually helped drive crashes down.
Roaches force food court restaurant at Pembroke Lakes Mall to close, inspectors say
State inspectors temporarily shut down Kelly’s Cajun Grill after spotting live roaches on a prep table and citing other issues, including cross-contamination concerns. The restaurant fixed the problems and passed a follow-up inspection the next day, allowing it to reopen.
Man arrested in Pembroke Pines in connection with Miami festival shooting, cops say
Police say a 22-year-old was arrested during a felony traffic stop in Pembroke Pines in connection with a shooting at the Taste of Miami Karnival that left one person dead and two injured. The man claims he acted in self-defense.
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