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🌱 How close the Max Road wildfire came to Pembroke Pines homes

Pembroke Pines, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Pembroke Pines! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close the Max Road wildfire came to Pembroke Pines homes
  • How the Everglades wildfire smoke could affect daily life in Pines
  • See which Pembroke Pines Charter students shined in the 2026 Silver Knights

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Friday: Sunshine with a stray shower, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Photos, video show massive west Broward wildfire and smoky aftermath. Have a look (miramarflnews.com) — Pembroke Pines Fire Department reports the Max Road Fire’s southwest flank is out, with remaining flames moving away from the city but still burning thousands of Everglades acres. Holly Lake residents experienced heavy smoke and odor, though no injuries or evacuations were reported. Crews from multiple agencies continue monitoring as containment improves and skies slowly clear over west Broward.
   

2. Unhealthy air quality advisory issued in Broward due to Everglades wildfire (caribbeannationalweekly.com) — Smoke from the Max Road Fire in the Everglades is pushing into parts of Broward County, and Pembroke Pines police warn residents to limit outdoor activity and keep windows closed when conditions worsen. Local agencies, including Pembroke Pines officials, are coordinating with state and county partners to keep the fire from threatening nearby communities and to manage traffic backups along U.S. 27 and Pines Boulevard.
   

3. Here are the 2026 winners of the Silver Knight Awards for Broward-Monroe counties (miamiherald.com) — Pembroke Pines students are standing out in this year’s Silver Knight Awards, with winners and honorable mentions from Pembroke Pines Charter High recognized for sports-based mentoring and community service. The piece also spotlights other Broward and Monroe teens leading projects in health, education, technology, and civic engagement. It’s a proud snapshot of how local youth are shaping their communities.
   

4. Tulane's Jason Wachs named American Conference Player of the Week (crescentcitysports.com) — Pembroke Pines native Jason Wachs just earned American Conference Player of the Week honors for his standout performance with Tulane baseball. The sophomore outfielder hit .500 with key game-winning hits against LSU and South Florida, marking his first Player of the Week award and adding to a growing list of conference recognitions.
   

5. Wasserman Schultz Convenes Floridians, Small Business Owners to Sound the Alarm on Affordability (house.gov) — Pembroke Pines residents and small business owners joined Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the city to share how rising gas, grocery, and housing costs are squeezing South Florida families. She promoted federal proposals to suspend the gas tax and curb utility charges, sharply criticizing Republican spending priorities while framing them as missed opportunities to lower everyday costs locally.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our 10 year old Arya has been missing since 5/6/26.
    Please help us find her or tell us if you’ve seen her. Last seen on SW 6 street and 71 Terr. Our family is devastated and we need her home. (Nextdoor Pines Village)
  • Everglades Fire Update
    Dear Friends: Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue has been monitoring the Everglades wildfire for the past 24 hours and reports that approximately 90% of the… (Nextdoor Alhambra)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Pembroke Pines. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Miami Gardens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pembroke Pines here.

Ok Pembroke Pines! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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