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Coffee With a Cop Bringing BSO and the Community Together

The relationship between authority figures and civilians, in various parts of the world, can be quite complicated. In the news we often see discord between citizens and police, and of people attacked or murdered by those who should play the role of protecting society. The other side of the coin, one that is not frequently […]

City Commission Approves CRA Budget and More

The Oakland Park City Commission voted 5-0 at the September 21st, 2022 City Commission Meeting, to approve the final FY 2023 Oakland Park City Budget, 2023 Millage Rate and 2023 Special Assessments. As reported here previously, the three-step process to review, amend and approve the FY 2023 Budget, Millage Rate and Special Assessments has now […]

The City of Oakland Park Kicks off the 2022 Local Government Academy Class

Have you ever wondered how your local government operates on a daily basis or why something at one of your public offices works a certain way? Many people keep up with local politics and community news, but they don’t actually know what happens behind the scenes of their city government. But, if you live in […]

BSO Looking For 41-year-old Missing from Oakland Park

A man is missing from Oakland Park and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for help locating him. 41-year-old Matthew Olesinski, who sometimes goes by the name Nadia, went missing from Oakland Park on Monday September 26th.  That day, around 10 a.m. Olesinski was seen near 5757 N. Dixie Highway in Oakland […]

2023 Tentative Millage Rate and City Budget Clear First Reading

Oakland Park City Commissioners voted in a 5-0 vote, on first reading, to approve the tentative FY 2023 Millage Rate and OP City Budget at the September 7th meeting. This was the second of a 3-step process involving three separate meetings and votes: Proposed, Tentative, and then Final Millage Rate. There was a subsequent special […]

Maximizing Out of School Time (MOST) is Oakland Park’s Newest After-School Program

Nearly 7.7 U.S. children participate in after-school programs, but not all after-school programs are created equal. Finding an after-school program that helps your student further develop what they learn during the school day is challenging, and finding one that is affordable can be even more difficult. But if you are a resident of Oakland Park, […]

The Paddle Club: A New After School Program Coming to Oakland Park

School is back in session and parents are always looking for creative ways to keep their children engaged and busy in afterschool programs. Does your child love spending time in the water or trying new outdoor activities? Or, are you interested in teaching your child water safety so they can soak up all of the […]

Police Seeking Driver of Hit and Run in Oakland Park

Just last week BSO reported that a 2 year old child had been the victim of a hit and run in Oakland Park. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. BSO Oakland Park deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene of the incident at Northwest 43rd Street and […]

City Commission Approves Downtown Properties Sale And More

August 3rd Commission Meeting The City Commission meets to discuss City business on the first and third Wednesday each month generally. There are some exceptions during the year, so please refer to the City Calendar for upcoming meetings.  The City covers many different topics and items of City business during this public meeting. This summary […]

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