For many years the corner of US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. was known for hate groups taking it over and protesting. But last year after the Orlando massacre, local lawyer, Tom Runyan reclaimed the corner and turned it into a beacon of hope with his Monday night “Love Always Wins” rallies.

With the “Parade of Orchids” set to take place in July, Rich Ackerman walked through Oakland Park’s Stunson Park. He was impressed with the park’s bevy of native plants, and all it needed next was native orchids climbing from the trees.

July has seen a dramatic rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Oakland Park compared to the previous two months with 587 new cases so far this month, compared to 159 in total for May and June. 

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 now stands at 694 in Oakland Park with 173 new cases this past week.

According to the Florida Department of Health at least 34 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Wilton Manors as of Sunday.

The city of Oakland Park hosted a community meeting to get more feedback and share plans for OP3D, or the Oakland Park Design Development District.

Lucky’s Market leaving Oakland Park has left a gap in the community, but an ALDI grocery store is on the way to fill it.

At its Tuesday meeting, the Broward County School Board voted to approve repairs to two buildings at Rickards Middle School in Oakland Park and demolish the building whose ceiling collapsed in March.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wilton Manors as of Monday rose 30% to 110 since a week ago. Last week that number stood at 85. In Oakland Park confirmed cases rose to 87 from 77 last week.

The ceiling of the media center at James Rickards Middle School in Oakland Park collapsed this morning, forcing the school to evacuate its children and faculty.

In its pursuit of the economic improvement for Andrews Avenue and Oakland Park Boulevard, the city has hired Mellgren Planning Group to initiate a corridor study of the two streets.

The last seat on the Oakland Park Commission goes to Matt Sparks.

Homicide detectives for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 40-year-old man on a first-degree murder charge.

Love really does win. At least it has on the corner of US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. where for years hate filled groups have gathered to protest and rally.

Last month saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Oakland Park with 661 in July —  easily outpacing May and June, which in total saw 159 cases.

Between May and June there were a total of 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wilton Manors — in July almost double with 103. 

As COVID-19 continues to break records in Florida the number of cases in Oakland Park continues to surge as well.

The daughter of a woman killed in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland Park last week described her death as “one of the most traumatic experiences in my life.”

Oakland Park celebrated the Friday morning groundbreaking of the first phase of City Park, which will bring more recreational facilities to residents and visitors.

Pride flags have flown from flag poles and street lights, windows and balconies throughout June, which is recognized as Pride Month.

For years now Oakland Park has been touting its “Culinary Arts District,” the strip of 12^th Avenue east of Dixie Highway and north of Oakland Park Blvd. The concept for the Culinary Arts District came about after the city hired Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) to develop a 5-year strategic plan for the downtown strip. The problem is, they didn’t do much about it, nor did they have much of a focus.

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted to pass a resolution against the anti-transgender bills in the Florida House and Senate.

In Oakland Park, four gay candidates are vying for three commission seats.

Tim Lonergan is asking the voters of Oakland Park for another term.

Voters in Oakland Park elected two gay men to the city commission.

At the June 16 Commission meeting, the members made the correct decision: to approve a resolution supporting affordable housing opportunities in the city.

Scott Herman, an openly gay man running for a seat on the Oakland Park Commission, conceded defeat last week but hinted his political future is far from over.

Human remains were found in Oakland Park, and the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are hoping the public can help identify the body.

With the recent cold front, you might not have noticed Wilton Manors is once again hot. 

You’ve probably driven past Lucarella’s in Oakland Park. Maybe you’ve stopped at the half-dozen thrift stores littering Dixie Highway, just north of Oakland Park Blvd. Maybe you’ve seen the farmers market a few yards away on Tuesdays. At any rate, you’ve probably noticed the big, block red letters, but have avoided going in. Make it a point to go in as soon as possible.