BSO Seeking The Public’s Help in Locating Missing Oakland Park Man
BSO’s Missing Persons Unit is searching for 23-year-old Jaytwan McNeal, missing from Oakland Park. Investigators are asking the public to report any sighting of the missing man in order to help locate him. According to BSO investigators, McNeal was last seen around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, September 20, at his residence on 101 N.E. 41st […]
Drag It Out: A Second Take on a Good Cause
On Thursday, September 16th, Oakland Park’s Elks Lodge 2407 was filled with glitter, glam, and fierce talent from the ladies at Lips who came to perform for the 2nd annual Drag It Out Take Two Show. Hailing from the Lips Restaurant, we had the decorated hostess Velvet Lenore. With her, we had Lips queens Nicole […]
Rebel Wine Bar: Oakland Park’s Newest Trendy Establishment
Rebel Wine Bar is a new and unique wine bar located right in the heart of Oakland Park. They have a vast selection of traditional and unique wines. Whether you are trying something new or a wine you have enjoyed for years, Rebel offers a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in which to sit back, relax […]
Retired Firefighter’s 9/11 March of Remembrance Passes Through Oakland Park
9/11: An Unforgettable Event Few people can forget where they were on September 11, 2001. I was a 26 years old and a teacher at a high school in Weston. That morning I was in the media center of the school when Sonny, the director of maintenance, came in and announced the Twin Towers in […]
Pickleball: A Sport For All
There is no denying that pickleball is the hottest sport right now, but what exactly is it? The sport of pickleball combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis into one game. The sport is played on a badminton court with a net that is 34 inches high in the center just like tennis. Wooden paddles are […]
Park Place Spa: A New Med Spa Debuts in Oakland Park
Park Place Spa makes its debut in Oakland Park, and it couldn’t have come soon enough, especially after the ups and downs we’ve experienced in the past year. I jumped at the opportunity of learning more about their new business in Oakland Park. I was thrilled that I now With Park Place Spa in downtown […]
Vehicle Break-in Caught on Camera
On September 7, a home security camera caught a male subject breaking into the vehicles at a home in Oakland Park. The perpetrator has not been identified and Broward Sheriff’s Office Oakland Park District detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying and apprehending the thief. Another Vehicle Burglary in Oakland Park At approximately 10 […]
Canine Assisted Therapy: Dogs Give Back to the Community with Unconditional Love
Canine Assisted Therapy is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland Park, Florida. They work with volunteers and their dogs to provide animal-assisted therapies and companionship. Therapy dogs help the community deal with various issues, such as unexpected tragedies, physical ailments, trauma, and more. The furry angels with Canine Assisted Therapy help people by providing love, […]
5 Electrical Safety Tips from the Oakland Park Fire Marshal
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical fires in the United States, start more than 28,000 home fires, killing and injuring hundreds of people, and causing over $700 million in property damage. According to an NFPA 2012-2016 study, electrical failures or malfunctions were the second leading cause of U.S. home fires (behind fires caused […]
Shooting at Northridge Shopping Center in Oakland Park Leaves One Man Wounded
At approximately 7pm on Tuesday September 7th, Chris Landers, who was eating at Tijuana Flats in the Northridge Shopping Center posted in the Living In Oakland Park Facebook Group that there had been a shooting at the bank at Commercial Blvd. and Dixie Highway at the Northridge Shopping center. Kristin Nowicki, another member of the […]
