Crime, compassion and emergency care: Don’t miss these 3 Pembroke Pines stories
Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including an arrest tied to a “predator catcher” sting, a victim advocate receiving statewide recognition and a hospital replacing its 24/7 Care Center with a new emergency room.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Pines man arrested during ‘predator catcher’ sting run by MMA fighter, cops say
Police say a Pembroke Pines man was arrested after showing up to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl, following messages with a decoy created by a social-media “predator catching” group led by an MMA fighter. The man now faces multiple felony charges.
Pembroke Pines victim advocate honored for service. ‘There is a support system’
A Pembroke Pines victim advocate received the Florida Attorney General’s Distinguished Victim Services Award for her work helping people navigate the aftermath of crimes, from restraining orders to death notifications. She says a big part of the job is crisis intervention.
Memorial Hospital Pembroke to replace 24/7 Care Center with new emergency room
Memorial Hospital Pembroke is building a new freestanding emergency department at its Douglas Road site, replacing the 24/7 Care Center with a larger, updated facility expected to open in early July. Leaders say the new ER will have private rooms and expanded on-site services.
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