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Crime, compassion & commerce: The week that was in Pembroke Pines

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Businesses across Pembroke Pines quickly mobilized humanitarian aid efforts after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. 
Businesses across Pembroke Pines quickly mobilized humanitarian aid efforts after two earthquakes struck Venezuela.  Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

From a FedEx driver’s alleged Apple heist and animal cruelty charges to humanitarian aid for Venezuela earthquake victims and new businesses on the way, Pembroke Pines saw a flurry of news this week.

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

  • Venezuela earthquake response: Pembroke Pines mobilized humanitarian aid efforts after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes prompted local restaurants and nonprofits to open donation collection sites.
  • FedEx theft arrest: A Pembroke Pines man and former FedEx driver was arrested for allegedly stealing over $30,000 worth of Apple products from a Black Friday shipment. The 43-year-old faces two felony charges after surveillance footage captured the alleged cargo transfer.
  • Animal cruelty charges: A 60-year-old was arrested after surveillance video captured him throwing an elderly German shepherd from a box truck near a Pembroke Pines Sedano’s Supermarket. The man faces a third-degree felony charge for aggravated animal cruelty.
A man was arrested after surveillance video captured him throwing an elderly German shepherd from a box truck near a Sedano’s, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department.
A man was arrested after surveillance video captured him throwing an elderly German shepherd from a box truck near a Sedano’s, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
  • New Pilates studio: Sculpt Fitness Miami is opening a location in Pembroke Pines this fall, bringing the Lagree method workout to southwest Broward County. The 50-minute classes use spring-based Megaformer machines.
  • Flat-rate medical spa: Miami-based Botoplace is opening its first Broward location at 10900 Pines Blvd., offering walk-in beauty treatments at fixed prices ranging from $99 to $1,997. The medical spa offers Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments and facials.
  • Mini golf closure: Monster Mini Golf in Pembroke Pines closed its doors after less than a year in business. The glow-in-the-dark mini golf venue at 8358 Pines Blvd. was the last Monster Mini Golf location in Broward, following the closure of the Coral Springs location after 12 years.
  • Youth baseball event: The annual Mayor’s Play Ball returns next month, bringing free baseball and softball activities to Flamingo Park. The event is co-hosted by Mayor Angelo Castillo and the United States Conference of Mayors, and no registration is required.
  • Free vascular screenings: Memorial Healthcare is offering free peripheral artery disease screenings at its Pembroke Pines campus on Saturday, July 18. PAD affects 7 to 12 million Americans and is often underdiagnosed, particularly in women and underserved communities.

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