From jackpot lottery prize to pop-up church market: Pines midweek headlines
A lottery jackpot at a Publix grocery store, the city’s staycation ranking and a Christian vendors market making its South Florida debut are among the stories making news in Pembroke Pines this week.
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- Six-figure lottery win: A Publix shopper won nearly $110,000 in the Florida Lottery’s Fantasy 5 evening drawing using a ticket purchased at the Village Square store on N. Hiatus Road. It marked the third Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket sold in Broward County within a five-day stretch.
- Staycation ranking: Pembroke Pines ranked No. 118 overall in WalletHub’s latest study of the best and worst U.S. cities for staycations, out of 182 cities evaluated. The city ranked No. 67 for recreation, No. 155 for food and entertainment and No. 107 for rest and relaxation.
- School choice: Broward County Public Schools has opened a second school choice cycle for families interested in reassignments, Nova schools and magnet programs with available seats. The application window runs through July 16.
- Free summer meals: Broward County Public Schools is offering free summer meals at 96 school sites through Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program. The program is open to anyone 18 and younger with no registration or proof of income required, and meals must be eaten on-site.
- Faith-based market: The Orlando-based Kingdom Creations Market makes its first South Florida stop at Oasis Church in Pembroke Pines on Saturday. The pop-up will feature more than 50 faith-based small businesses, live worship from Qara Worship, food trucks and prayer sessions.
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