An Oakland Park man is facing two counts of felony animal abuse after he tried to perform a surgical procedure on a dog, causing her death. Two-year-old Zoe, a hound/retriever mix, had been staying with William Jones Jr. because her owner, Danielle
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy driving on Dixie Highway late Saturday in Oakland Park collided with another car in the intersection of Northeast 56th Street. A teenage girl was killed in the crash, and two other young people were injured.
The City of Oakland Park has drop boxes inside the following City buildings for employees, residents and other concerned citizens to drop of Earthquake Relief supplies for Haiti:
A Wilton Manors man died Tuesday night after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed in Oakland Park. Shortly after 10 p.m. January 19, William Lewis was operating a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound
Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives of over 400 people with a cost of over $990 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, [...]
Broward County Health Department is proud to report the progress of the H1N1 In-School Vaccination Campaign. The campaign started on October 19, 2009 in Broward County Public Schools; the 6th largest school district in the United States. This effort is a
While many of us slept in, cooked or just relaxed on Thanksgiving Day, a small group of Broward volunteers gave up their Thanksgiving morning to help others. On Thanksgiving, staff and many volunteers with Broward Meals on Wheels assembled Thanksgiving dinners for 600 seniors in Broward County, many who are shut-ins who can’t leave home, [...]
Following a presentation on Neighborhood Planning at the November 18th City Commission meeting, the City’s Planning & Zoning staff has scheduled a “Neighborhood Planning Community Meeting” on December 9th at 7 p.m. in the Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center. The meeting is open to all residents, property and business owners to gain input regarding the [...]
Officials at the Broward County Health Department announced Broward County’s first H1N1 Vaccination Clinic which shall be open to all members of the public starting Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs, 33065. Free H1N1 vaccinations will be offered on this [...]
The City of Oakland Park invites residents to participate in a national skills program provided for boys & girls 7-12 years of age. Here is an opportunity to showcase your fitness through a dribbling, passing and shooting skills competition in the sport of basketball. When: November 7, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Where: [...]
On behalf of Sheriff Al Lamberti, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Career Criminal Unit would like to invite you to attend a Sexual Predator Community Notification Meeting on October 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be held at Lloyd Estates Elementary School, 750 NW 41 Street, Oakland Park, FL, 33309. The meeting will be [...]
The kitchen at Hugh’s Culinary in Oakland Park was hopping Friday night as guests joined Chef Hugh in the kitchen. Part of a unique, annual fundraiser for Broward Meals on Wheels, guests not only participated in auctions to help raise funds for the local non-profit, but also had fun creating meals in Hugh’s large kitchen [...]
CLICK HERE FOR 2010 Coconut Creek GHOSTS AND GOBLINS FAMILY FUN NIGHT Fern Forest Nature Center For ages 2 to 11 accompanied by an adult 6 to 8 p.m. , Oct. 30 Free (nominal fee for crafts and photographs). Activities include a costume contest, games and prizes, arts and crafts (nominal fee), photos in the [...]
Several thousand people showed up to celebrate Oakland Park’s annual Oktoberfest. A signature event, the all day festival brought plenty of beer, music, fun, games, auctions, all for a good cause–raising money for Northeast High School’s music Program.
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have located the next of kin of a Ft. Lauderdale woman who was killed after being struck by a commuter train in Oakland Park Thursday afternoon. BSO deputies responded to the rail crossing at NW 9 Avenue (Powerline Rd.) and Prospect Road after a southbound Tri-Rail train with approximately 150 passengers [...]
The City Commission recently approved a reduction in residential and commercial Solid Waste Cart fees. City utility bills will reflect the new Solid Waste rates effective October 1, 2009. The new rate structure will be: Old Rates New Rates Residential Cart & Recycling Service $32.95 per month $25.00 per month 2nd Cart - $16.43 [...]
A bank teller’s morning got off to a bad start when, just minutes after opening for business, her very first customer robbed her without saying a word. At around 9:05 a.m. September 25, a well-dressed man walked into the American National Bank, 4301 North Federal Highway, Oakland Park and approached a teller. The man didn’t [...]
For the past several years on the first Saturday of October, the City of Oakland Park has demonstrated you don’t have to travel to the Alps to enjoy an authentic Oktoberfest celebration. Oakland Park’s annual Oktoberfest event is not only the largest in Broward or Dade, but it has become one of the most popular [...]
As a courtesy and convenience for constituents in District 92 residing in Oakland Park, Delores Sallette, Community Outreach Coordinator from State Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed’s office, will be available to offer assistance to anyone with state issues. The City of Oakland Park has provided an office located in City Hall, to meet with constituents on the [...]
The search is on for a man who broke into an Oakland Park apartment and attempted to abduct a young girl Sunday morning. The suspect broke into the Oakland Park apartment at around 2 a.m. on September 13. The 7-year-old victim was sleeping in a bedroom with her 8 and 5-year-old brothers when the intruder [...]
October – Oktoberfest Oakland Park Main Street and the City of Oakland Park invite you to join us for the 5th Annual Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest held on October 3 at Jaco Pastorius Park. Come sample traditional German food, beverages and fun. Good Spirits, Good Times, Laughter and Goodwill. For more information, please visit www.oaklandparkmainstreet.com or [...]
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLCuEe32j4 Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene detectives have arrested a second suspect in the murder of a 39-year-old wife and mother, savagely killed at her Oakland Park workplace Monday morning. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLCuEe32j4 Tesfaye (Tes-fie-ee)”Tes” Ritchie, 22, is the older brother of Karari Ritchie, 20, who was arrested Tuesday. Tes went with Karari to [...]
Firefighters work to free the trapped driver of a passenger car Wednesday afternoon at North Andrews Avenue and NE/NW 56 Street. A second vehicle, a 2006 Toyota pickup truck driven by Oscar Montalvan, 37, was northbound on Andrews Avenue when it entered the intersection and struck the driver’s side of the westbound Saturn driven by [...]
An Oakland Park grandmother died from her injuries Wednesday evening from an afternoon crash that critically injured several other family members and a couple in a pickup truck. At 4:20 p.m. on August 12th, a 2006 Toyota pickup truck driven by Oscar Montalvan, 38, was northbound on Andrews Avenue when it entered the intersection of [...]
