Happy hour, alumni weekend, roach backlash: Don’t miss these 3 Pines stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including local food events, a Jamaican alumni weekend and food-safety concerns at a mall food court.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Broward restaurant hosting three other local eateries for happy hour pop-up
Juici Patties’ Hibiscus Room is teaming up with three nearby restaurants for a happy-hour pop-up on May 1, with small plates expected to be under $15. The idea is basically a mini “food tour” to help locals sample newer businesses while building community through the chamber of commerce.
Jamaica College alumni plan party and soccer weekend in Broward. Here are details
Jamaica College alumni in Florida are hosting their 19th annual True Blue weekend, starting with a party on May 1 and continuing with a soccer festival on May 2. It’s a mix of celebration and competition meant to keep school pride and Jamaican heritage going strong in South Florida.
‘I fed my son this’: Pembroke Lakes Mall food court roach citation spurs backlash
A roach citation at Kelly’s Cajun Grill in the Pembroke Lakes Mall food court sparked a wave of online backlash after a TikTok showed a dead roach in a meal and inspectors documented multiple violations. The restaurant reopened the next day after a follow-up found no infractions.
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This story was originally published April 30, 2026 at 5:10 AM with the headline "Happy hour, alumni weekend, roach backlash: Don’t miss these 3 Pines stories."