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COOPER CITY — A packed Publix in Cooper City not for groceries but to see mega-superstar Mark Wahlberg.

"This is a dream come true for me like you have no idea I thought this day would never come. He is Mark Wahlberg, so I am super excited it's happening," said fan Suahil Toledo.

Hundreds of excited fans lined up outside the store for hours to get up close and personal with Marky Mark himself.

"Let's face it: We've been obsessing over him for so many years," Toledo said. "His whole life and career has been amazing. He's a mogul he does so much for the community for the veterans. He's just amazing we're here for him."

And he is there for them.

The former rapper-turned-actor now joins the ranks of other celebrities in the tequila business. And, he was there to share his own tequila — Flecha Azul — with his fans.

"I'm a huge fan! I have not tried the [Flecha Azul] tequila, but I am going to try it for sure."

Inside the Publix liquor store, Wahlberg signed bottles, took pictures and send some good vibrations to all those who came out to see him.

"I am so excited that this was the best moment," said Toledo as she walked out of the store.

And tonight until 7 p.m., he'll be a guest bartender at Rocco's Tacos in Delray Beach. All the proceeds will benefit all those affected by the Maui wildfires.

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COOPER CITY, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida delivery driver’s dash camera captured a harrowing dog attack that left her screaming for help and in need of over 30 stitches.

Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Diana Riveros vividly recounted the terrifying incident that unfolded in a Cooper City neighborhood on Oct. 6.

“All I could say is, ‘Help me, help me.’ I thought I was going to die,” Riveros said.

Riveros, who had just completed a grocery delivery to a residence along the 8200 block of Northwest 30th Street, said she noticed a billing error.

“So I went back to her house,” she said.

As she stood outside the home, the victim said, the door opened, and a dog pushed past its owner.

“I see the video, and I’m like, ‘I don’t understand how I escaped,'” she said.

The canine knocked Riveros to the ground and viciously bit into her body.

“I just looked up to the sky and I said, ‘God, please help me,’ and when I think that, the dog stopped,” she said.

The victim said she managed to escape, ran back to her. Her cellphone damaged and her fingers bloody, she struggled to call for help.

“I just started running to my car, and I closed the door. That’s when I saw my arm, and the wound was from one side to the other, and I thought I was going to lose my arm,” she said.

Paramedics with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported Riveros to the hospital with bites on her leg, arm and back.

Currently struggling to walk, Riveros is recovering at home, taking it day by day — out of work and still haunted by the attack.

“Every night, I still can’t go to sleep, because every time I close my eyes, I say, ‘What did I do wrong? Why did this dog attack me?'” said Riveros.

A report was filed with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. 7News has reached out for further information on the investigation.

When a 7News crew knocked on the door where the attack occurred, no one answered.

Riveros also said that the dog responsible for the attack was not up to date on its shots, prompting her to undergo rabies shots.

As a single mother unable to work due to her injuries, Riveros is facing financial challenges. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help her with medical expenses and recovery.

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COOPER CITY, Fla. – South Floridians aren’t the only ones celebrating the Fourth of July in South Florida.

A giant skeleton has become the talk of the town in Cooper City.

He’s a bone-a-fide star in the neighborhood.

Every holiday he gets dressed up, and each time it’s more humorous than the last.

“Everybody stops and takes pictures -- I mean everybody,” said neighbor Lynn McCarthy. “It makes everybody so happy to see all of the work, and this thing has more clothes than I do!”

The skeleton is hard to miss as you drive through Cooper City, near 90th Avenue and 49th Court.

“You turn around this corner, you don’t know what you’re going to find,” laughed neighbor Richard Nunez.

Freddy and Ivana Druckerman are the masterminds behind the neighborhood attraction.

“So many people are getting smiles from this, and that’s the whole reason why we’re doing it,” said Freddy Druckerman. “It’s hard to store a 12-foot skeleton. We just wanted to have fun with it.”

They bought him for Halloween last year and then decided they wanted to keep him there, and dress him up for every holiday and special occasion as a fun surprise for their neighbors.

“We had Santa skeleton, then we had Valentine’s Day skeleton, then St. Paddy’s Day skeleton,” said Freddy Druckerman.

“Easter, May 4th, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pride,” added Ivana Druckerman.

They say the vast majority of the feedback they’ve gotten has been good, but to the few who have had a bone to pick with them, Freddy Druckerman said they just don’t let it get under their skin.

“Someone always has to have an opinion,” he said. “I try to focus on mainly the positive ones. The ones that are hating or negative? There’s nothing I can do and there’s no pleasing everyone.”

When you ask the couple for the skeleton’s name, they give a few answers: Bone-e wan Kenobi, Pancho and Skully are some.

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COOPER CITY, Fla. – A man whose dog was allegedly attacked by a much larger German Shepherd mix in Cooper City is now asking the public for help.

Local 10 spoke with Lior Spector on Friday who said his dog Punch, a 15-pound poodle terrier mix— is now home from the hospital, but far from out of the woods.

Spector claims his neighbor’s dog, Rockie, a 3-year-old Shepard mix, allegedly attacked Punch while he was out for a walk.

Rockies owner, Paul Sarnowski, told Spector and Local 10 that he would cover the medical bills for Punch who suffered broken ribs, injuries to his back and more.

“Whatever the bill is, I’m going to pay, right away. no problem,” Sarnowski said.

However, there is a problem.

According to Spector, he received this check from Sarnowski for 14,375.20, which covered part of Punch’s medical bills, but when he went to deposit the check, it ended up being denied by his bank.

“Yesterday, I got a note from the bank saying it’s returned,” he said.

Spector showed Local 10 News the statement to prove it.

“Have you contacted him and told him, hey your check bounced?” Local 10 News Reporter Alex Finnie asked Spector.

“He knows,” Spector responded.

Spector says his calls and texts to Paul have gone unanswered.

However, since Sarnowski only lives a few doors down, Local 10 News went to his home, but no one came to the door.

Outside of Sarnowski’s home, you can see plenty of “beware of dog signs,” referencing potential injury and death.

As for Punch— he is in a lot of pain and now his owner is trying to figure out how to pay for everything.

“Right now, I need to handle this bill. All of my savings and everything is gone. Everything,” said Spector.

Spector has created a GoFundMe account for anyone who would like to help with Punch’s medical expenses. You can find the account by clicking here.

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There's a new name for senior living in Broward County now that The Arbor Company has added another Florida senior living community to the Arbor family: Arbor Terrace Cooper City.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 1, 2023 (Newswire.com) - There's a new name for senior living in Broward County now that The Arbor Company has added another Florida senior living community to the Arbor family: Arbor Terrace Cooper City.

This community, formerly known as The Sheridan at Cooper City, is located at 2580 Pine Island Road in Hollywood, Florida.

The Arbor Company has assumed management of the community, which offers assisted living and memory care in luxurious and spacious apartments.

"Arbor Terrace Cooper City already has a passionate team of professionals who are dedicated to their residents, and we hope to complement that further with the experience of the entire Arbor Company team," said Judd Harper, president. "Everyone at The Arbor Company is excited to be able to support this beautiful community."

Arbor Terrace Cooper City joins eight other communities managed by The Arbor Company in Florida, with more than 35 years of experience operating senior living communities. The company strives to provide residents with the "just right" balance of service and activity in excellently maintained environments.

The community's amenities include resort-style living rooms, plenty of terraces and outdoor living spaces, a salon, as well as on-site therapy and rehabilitation. In addition to nutritious and delicious meals prepared by Arbor-trained chefs, residents can choose from a variety of dining experiences, as well as specialized dining through the award-winning Dining with Dignity® program. Additional services and amenities such as regular housekeeping and personal linen and laundry services allow residents to free up time on their schedules for fun activities both on-site and away. Concierge and scheduled transportation services are also available for off-site activities.

Additional information about Arbor Terrace Cooper City is available at www.ArborCooperCity.com or by calling 754-900-8500.

About The Arbor Company:

The Arbor Company is an Atlanta-based operator of more than 45 independent living, assisted living, and dementia care communities, serving seniors in 11 states. With more than 35 years of dedication and experience as a leader in the senior living field, The Arbor Company strives to deliver the highest quality care and service to residents and their families. The Arbor Company has been designated a Great Place to Work and is listed on the Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services list. More than 30 Arbor communities have the coveted designation as Best Senior Living communities with U.S. News & World Report. More information about The Arbor Company is available at www.ArborCompany.com.

Source: The Arbor Company