From a new community-minded pharmacy to the death of a convicted murder-for-hire plotter and places to cool off during extreme heat, these three recent Pembroke Pines stories made headlines.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
New pharmacy blends modern care with old-fashioned family feel
JJ Apothecary opened on Pines Boulevard with the usual prescriptions and supplies, plus compounding services for customized meds. The owner wants a true “corner pharmacy” vibe — right down to old-school soda floats.
Feeling the heat? Here’s where to cool off during heat advisory
The city says its cooling center opens at the South Regional/Broward College Library when the heat index is forecast to hit 110 degrees for two hours. Officials urge hydration and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
Man convicted in murder-for-hire plot against ex’s partner dies in prison
A Pembroke Pines man sentenced in a 2021 murder-for-hire case died early this month while incarcerated in Tavares. Reports say he had longstanding health issues and was only days from his prison release.
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