Pembroke Pines

Broward County’s municipal elections were marked with low turnout. Fewer than 10% of eligible voters cast ballots in crucial races in Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Sea Ranch Lakes.

Maria Rodriguez won a tight race for the city commission seat and hopes to bring a younger perspective to local government.

In a wide-ranging interview with WLRN, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis talked about his first years on the commission, the rapid rise of the city's population and the founding of its charter schools.

Lawmakers want apartment complexes to do more to protect tenants after the death of Miya Marcano. 19-year-old Marcano was murdered earlier this year. Police say a maintenance worker who later killed

There was no singing, or chanting inside of the Pembroke Pines City Center. Instead, a small crowd of about 50 people gathered to pray together. City…

Pembroke Pines has final approval from city commissioners to overhaul and upgrade security cameras at its charter schools.The two K-8 schools, two K-5…