Father’s Day mango festival in Pines. Plus, remembering blimp crash in Broward
Three recent stories about life in Broward highlighted a Pembroke Pines mango festival, a disaster anniversary in Coral Springs and a new county-wide school bus safety crackdown.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Celebrate South Florida gold at this mango festival in Pines
The Island Space Mango Festival returns to Pembroke Pines on Sunday, June 21, with tastings, vendors, music and demos. Tickets range from general admission to pricier Father’s Day-themed packages with a dads-only zone and a mango flight.
Goodyear blimp crashed in Broward 21 years ago. Take a look back
A powerful storm sent the 192-foot Goodyear “Stars & Stripes” blimp down over Coral Springs in June 2005, startling residents and diners who watched it drift low. Nobody was hurt, but investigators blamed weather planning.
AI-powered cameras will help fine drivers who pass stopped school buses
Broward schools approved AI stop-arm cameras to catch drivers who pass stopped buses, with $225 citations expected to start for the 2026-27 school year. District police will review footage and officials say revenue will support transportation safety.
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