Pembroke Park
Coverage of Pembroke Park in the Nexus archive.
- Pembroke Park subpoenas mayor’s wife in ongoing residency dispute
Pembroke Park has subpoenaed Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs' wife, Angela Jacobs, for a deposition and documents as part of a legal dispute over his residency eligibility. The town seeks to determine if Jacobs meets residency requirements under the town charter, following a Local 10 News investigation revealing he and his wife own a Fort Pierce home with exemptions suggesting it may be their primary residence.
- Extensive damage left behind after 2-vehicle crash in Pembroke Park
A two-vehicle crash occurred in Pembroke Park around 7 a.m. Sunday on the east side of Hallandale Beach Boulevard near Southwest 55th Avenue. An Audi SUV collided with a Range Rover after the Audi driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the SUV to flip. No injuries were reported, and authorities have not yet determined if charges will be filed.
- Pembroke Park proclaims ‘Maury Hernandez Day’ to honor former deputy injured in line of duty
Pembroke Park officials honored Maury Hernandez, a former deputy injured in a 2007 shooting during a traffic stop, by proclaiming August 6 as 'Maury Hernandez Day.' Hernandez, now 47, remains disabled from the incident but expressed gratitude for community support, while the town’s police chief emphasized the recognition as a duty to honor his sacrifice.