Carjacking Suspect Also Suspected of Murder in Oakland Park
Crime Rampage In Oakland Park On January 17, 2021, shortly after 7pm, 28 year old Antonino Santo Romano violently attacked Oakland Park resident Maria Ouveryney and stole her car and personal belongings. Romano beat Ouveryney so violently that he broker her jaw and sent her to the hospital. Ouveryney is still hospitalized and is unable […]
Oakland Park Honors MLK and Celebrates Diversity with New Signage
As the City of Oakland Park works toward building for its second century it also works on embracing diversity. To that end, on Friday January 15th the City unveiled new signage to reflect its steadfast commitment to diversity. In total the City will install 14 signs in conspicuous locations throughout Oakland Park in order to […]
Tenth Level Tavern: Oakland Park’s One and Only Barcade
It’s important for this place to feel like by big living room. I want them to feel this is their home. I built it and I’m working in it, but it exists for the people who come and use it and participate and have experiences. Joey Cammisa, Owner of Tenth Level Tavern This past week, […]
Socially Distant Sunshine, South Florida Style
Happy 2021, Oakland Parkers! It’s a new year, but we’re not exactly ready for a fresh start. As long as the pandemic continues to rage, we’re going to need to stay safe and socially distant. That doesn’t mean we have to stay stuck inside, though. In fact, experts recommend fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors […]
Pedestrian Killed In Crash In Oakland Park
On Friday January 8, 2021 at around 8:45pm, an unnamed pedestrian died after being hit by a car at the intersection of NW 38th Street and Powerline Road. The preliminary investigation by Broward Sheriff’s Office indicates that the pedestrian was walking westbound near the intersection and got into the path of silver 2002 Honda Civic. […]
Oakland Park Commits to COVID Vaccine Distribution Effort
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 early this year, the entire world has held its breath for a vaccine. After 10 long months, the vaccine has arrived in the United States and now South Florida. According to a Oakland Park Mayor, Jane Bolin, the City of Oakland Park has been invited to participate in the cooperative […]
Neighborhood Journals: Spreading Joy Through Words Around Oakland Park
Just a few weeks ago, Oakland Park resident Layla Hinson had the novel idea of creating Neighborhood Journals for Oakland Park and its surrounding areas. The concept is simple: Layla purchased a variety of pens/pencils/markers, smile stickers, and plastic zip bags for this initiative. With materials in hand, Layla set about creating the journals with […]
Oakland Park Family Loses Everything in Fire
On November 30th, 2020, Kelli and Stephen, who just moved all of their worldly possessions into a new apartment in Oakland Park, came home to ruins. While Kelli was picking up one of her two daughters from daycare, her husband and mother-in-law phoned her to tell her news no one wants to hear. There had […]
Body Found in Oakland Park
At 11:41 am today BSO received a call regarding a body found at the corner of NW 21st Ave and Prospect Rd. More specifically on the northwest corner of the houses in Eastland Cove just east of the new Oak Tree development. Several police responded to the scene and remained there for at least 2 […]
Buoy Bites: Savory Flavors of New England in Oakland Park
Bringing the savory flavors of New England to Oakland Park is “Buoy Bites Roadside Seafood Shackâ€, a family-owned and operated seafood stop conveniently located on East Commercial Boulevard. The name says it all. With an eclectic menu ranging from shrimp and oyster baskets to a full lobster dinner, if you have an appetite for the […]
