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City Breaks Ground on New Public Works Complex

The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 23rd for a new Public Works Complex at 5100 NE 12th Terrace. This brand-new facility will include Public Works Operations and Administration and a new Emergency Operations Center. 

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New Monthly Food Distribution Program Offers a Helping Hand to Homebound Seniors

Some of Oakland Park’s most vulnerable residents are getting vital assistance thanks to a nutritious monthly food delivery program coordinated by the City through Hands On Broward and Farm Share. The City Commission recently approved the program...

City Helps Residents Collect Thousands in Tax Refunds

Oakland Park Helps Residents Collect More Than $140,000 in Tax Refunds  

Now that tax season is here, the City of Oakland Park is partnering with Hispanic Unity of Florida on a free Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program called VITA (Volunteer Inc...

Fresh Start for Land Earns Over $600k in Tax Credits

Oakland Park aggressively pursues funding opportunities to supplement its annual operating budget. Since 2021 Oakland Park has earned over $630,000 in tax credits for improving city-owned land.

As Oakland Park planned for its future, it designated two city...

Oakland Park Honors Outstanding Volunteers of 2022

The City of Oakland Park is fortunate to have a dedicated Volunteer Corps that repeatedly shows up to support our community and provide vital services to residents. In 2022, the Oakland Park Volunteer Corps donated over 3,000 hours of their time, represen...

Commission Approves Purchase of New Sanitation Vehicles

Oakland Park is upgrading its solid waste fleet with eight new vehicles. The City Commission approved the purchase during the Commission Meeting on Nov. 30, 2022. 

 Several vehicles in the City’s sanitation fleet have reached or exceeded ...