Oakland NewsLocal news for Oakland, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Oakland considers going green- February 24, 2008 The Oakland Town Commission is considering pursuing measures to become a green local government. via West Orange Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/oakland-fl/2008/02/oakland-considers-going-green?fromrss=1 Polk's Growth Outpaces Florida and Nation- February 22, 2008 "We grew fast in some years, and there may be a residual effect this year due to newly built units. Growth has significantly slowed (since the 2007 estimates) but not as much as in the (unincorporated areas of the) county" A SIGN pointing to NEW HOMES sits outside the Sunset Chase subdivision Thursday in Haines City. via The Ledgerhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakland-fl/2008/02/polks-growth-outpaces-florida-and-nation?from... Windermere puts fresh face on Web site- February 17, 2008 "Mr. Mayor, I can't believe that this is a significant issue" There's a fresh look to the official Web site of Windermere . After a year of planning, the town revitalized its site at town.windermere.fl.us to include information about public officials and services provided ... via The Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakland-fl/2008/02/windermere-puts-fresh-face-on-web-site?fromrs... Town Leaders Say They Can't Afford To Operate Only Fire Station- February 5, 2008 "It doesn't matter. Safety comes first" Oakland town leaders say they can no longer afford to operate the fire station alone. via WFTV Orlandohttp://www.topix.net/city/oakland-fl/2008/02/town-leaders-say-they-cant-afford-to-operate-... Habitat for Humanity finds land for home for injured veteran- February 3, 2008 "It takes a lot of stress off me and my family" West Orange Habitat for Humanity has signed a contract for land in Oakland, moving a step closer to realizing its goal of building a home for severely injured U.S. Army Sgt. via The Orlando Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/oakland-fl/2008/02/habitat-for-humanity-finds-land-for-home-for-... |