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Hockey history, housing market, DUI arrest: The week that was in Pembroke Pines

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Pembroke Pines native Shayne Gostisbehere helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights to win the franchise’s second Stanley Cup title.
Pembroke Pines native Shayne Gostisbehere helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights to win the franchise’s second Stanley Cup title. Ezra Shaw Getty Images

Pembroke Pines saw a flurry of news this week, from a hometown hero hoisting the Stanley Cup and a shift in the city’s real estate market to a new figurine craze arriving at Pembroke Lakes Mall.

Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from your city:

  • Hockey history: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere became the first Pembroke Pines native to win the Stanley Cup, also making him the first player born and raised in South Florida to reach the NHL. He tallied three goals and nine assists in 19 playoff games.
  • Housing market shift: Single-family home sales in Pembroke Pines dropped 12% year-over-year in May with 80 transactions, even as Broward County overall saw a 0.9% rise. Inventory in Pines fell 29% year-over-year, creating a three-month supply in what remains a strong seller’s market.
  • DUI arrest: A 28-year-old was arrested in connection with a January DUI crash that seriously injured him and another driver. Police say the man was driving 93 mph in a 45-mph zone with blood-alcohol levels nearly double the legal limit when his Hyundai Sonata struck a Honda Civic.
Pop Mart at Pembroke Lakes Mall is now open to customers.
Pop Mart at Pembroke Lakes Mall is now open to customers. CHOO YUT SHING Flickr
  • Retail debut: China-based toy retailer Pop Mart, famous for its viral Labubu blind-box figurines, opened its first South Florida brick-and-mortar store at Pembroke Lakes Mall. The brand generated $5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, fueled by celebrity fans such as Rihanna and Dua Lipa.
  • Evening market: A new monthly Dream Park Marketplace launches in July at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, running the third Thursday of each month. The market is organized by The Cioli Group, which also runs the Southwest Ranches Community Farmers Market.
There are five more days of World Cup watch parties at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, the next gathering coming on Saturday, June 27. 
There are five more days of World Cup watch parties at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, the next gathering coming on Saturday, June 27.  Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
  • World Cup watch parties: Miramar will host five more days of free World Cup watch parties featuring nine games at the Regional Park Amphitheater, the next gathering coming on Saturday, June 27. Admission is free with advance registration, and there is a $10 parking fee.
  • School board races: Five seats are up for grabs in the Broward County School Board election on Aug. 18, covering districts 1, 4, 6, 7 and the at-large Seat 8. Incumbents Lori Alhadeff and Nora Rupert are not seeking reelection.

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