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In the News

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Recent coverage of Oakland Park from local and regional media.

Out South Floridacity election results

Steven Arnst Defeated In Oakland Park

Steven Arnst Defeated In Oakland Park Out South Florida

Nov 5, 2026

Out South Floridacity council conduct dispute

City Staff Silences Oakland Park Mayor, Discussion During Meeting | WATCH

City Staff Silences Oakland Park Mayor, Discussion During Meeting | WATCH Out South Florida

May 27, 2026

The Real Dealdevelopment approval

Waypoint wins approvals for 286-unit Oakland Park development

Waypoint wins approvals for 286-unit Oakland Park development The Real Deal

Apr 18, 2025

WPLG Local 10homeless shelter proposal

Homeless shelter proposal faces opposition in Broward

Homeless shelter proposal faces opposition in Broward WPLG Local 10

Mar 11, 2025

The Westside Gazetteproposed residential development

The Villages at Oakland Park Proposed for 2301 Northwest 26th Street, Oakland Park, FL

The Villages at Oakland Park Proposed for 2301 Northwest 26th Street, Oakland Park, FL The Westside Gazette

Oct 23, 2024

Florida Politicslocal official running for state office

Oakland Park Mayor enters crowded Democratic Primary fray for HD 98

Oakland Park Mayor enters crowded Democratic Primary fray for HD 98 Florida Politics

Feb 18, 2024

Sun Sentinelurban development

Oakland Park the next Fort Lauderdale? New towers morphing city’s skyline with art, restaurants, nightlife

Oakland Park the next Fort Lauderdale? New towers morphing city’s skyline with art, restaurants, nightlife Sun Sentinel

Nov 17, 2023

CBS Newsmedical marijuana dispensary zoning

Oakland Park commissioners to reconsider medical marijuana dispensary

Oakland Park commissioners to reconsider medical marijuana dispensary CBS News

Mar 14, 2023

The Real Dealdowntown development approval

Developers win initial approval to buy downtown Oakland Park land for mixed-use multifamily makeover

Developers win initial approval to buy downtown Oakland Park land for mixed-use multifamily makeover The Real Deal

Jul 26, 2022

The Business Journalsdevelopment approval

Falcone Group wins approval for $148M project near Funky Buddha Brewery

Falcone Group wins approval for $148M project near Funky Buddha Brewery The Business Journals

Jul 22, 2022

Sun Sentinelcity election

As Oakland Park’s election nears, the six candidates detail their vision for the city

As Oakland Park’s election nears, the six candidates detail their vision for the city Sun Sentinel

Jul 22, 2022

The Business Journalseconomic development

Oakland Park selects development team for big project next to Funky Buddha Brewery

Oakland Park selects development team for big project next to Funky Buddha Brewery The Business Journals

Mar 3, 2022

Community Pulse

Artist directory and art event participation

Election / city service

West Side development playbook

Transparency / city government accountability

West Side commercial development

Commerce property purchase / ethics

Commerce property purchase / Career Source lease

West Side development / housing values

Permitting and zoning process / downtown business climate

Leaking wall AC — 101 NE 41 Street Unit D60

Unpermitted AC — Unit 227O

SM25-026 — 3901 N Andrews Avenue

SM26-014 — 3235 N Dixie Highway

SM26-025 — 3801 NE 16 Terrace

Unpermitted AC — 95 NE 41st Street

Unpermitted AC — Unit 216O

SM26-021 — 130 NE 51 Court

Park playground equipment

Career Source purchase

Broward County budget and services

Career Source and downtown development

Downtown Access Rideshare Reimbursement Pilot Program

Lakeside Commerce purchase

Westside Economic Development / Career Source

Westside investment and community engagement

Public records access and city management conduct

Library event honoring Mary Lou Barner

Noise complaint - 190 NE 51st Court

Permits required - 2819 N Oakland Forest Dr clubhouse

Trash/graffiti - 201 NW 35 Ct

Unlicensed vehicles - 2880 NW 24 Ave

Noise complaint - 1086 NE 36 St

Business tax receipt - 171 E Commercial Blvd

CEB26 120 grass parking fine

City staff support / downtown land purchase

Rotary Connection homeless transportation program

Flooding and firefighter contract

SM26-054 interior demolition

SM26-048 shed without permit

SM26-056 pavers, fence, shade structures

SM25-019 fine certification

SM25-059 fine certification

SM26-015 AC permit

SM26-050 renovation and windows

SM26-058 doors, deck, mini-split

SM23-081 fine certification

SM26-055 sewer work

Proposed closure of Lloyd Estates Elementary

Affordable/workforce housing plans

Lake parcel / development footprint