Oakland Park NewsLocal news for Oakland Park, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Florida's favorite lawn, but is St. Augustine's appeal fading- July 22, 2008 Florida's thirst for water has sparked a growing attack on St. Augustine grass, the staple sod of lawns statewide.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/floridas-favorite-lawn-but-is-st-augusti... Dealing with the pain: Ask for help- July 20, 2008 Nightmares, anger, depression or feeling numb - these are a few symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/dealing-with-the-pain-ask-for-help?fromr... Charges filed against man in shooting death of Bso K-9 dog- July 18, 2008 Oozi, a Belgian Malinois, helped his partner capture 35 people this year. Number 36 turned out to be fatal.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/charges-filed-against-man-in-shooting-de... Broward County Sheriff's police dog killed in shootout in Florida- July 18, 2008 Thursday, July 17, 2008 The shooter, Delvin Lewis, 27, was firing shots at his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Oakland Park.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/broward-county-sheriffs-police-dog-kille... Police Dog Killed During Shootout- July 17, 2008 A Broward County Sheriff's Office K-9 was shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with a man in Miami Beach on Thursday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/police-dog-killed-during-shootout?fromrs... Howl at the Moon: Get into the sing of things at this popular nightspot- July 15, 2008 If you didn't check your inhibitions at the door, maybe a bucket of this chain outlet's 85-ounce signature drink will help (multiple straws provided for sharing.) At the very least you'll be expected to clap along, and if you really want, the long bar on a raised level at the back allows you blend in with others on the barstools.On the stage, grand pianos facing each other accommodate the singers and the brave souls lured onto the stage to belt out tunes, from Broadway shows to Top 40 hits.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/howl-at-the-moon-get-into-the-sing-of-th... Catfish Dewey'sOakland Park- July 13, 2008 Catfish Dewey's has been drawing crowds since 1984 when Dewey Culbreth Sr. took over a country music lounge and turned it into South Florida's one and only catfish mecca.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/catfish-deweys-oakland-park?fromrss=1 Ta-Boo: Palm Beach elegance without being stuffy- July 13, 2008 At age 63, Ta-Boo looks marvelous. Sure, like many of its age on the island of Palm Beach, it has had a little work done over the years. More important, its spirit remains as youthful as ever.Midevening, the bar running the length of the narrow, hearth-tiled lounge is jammed. Sometime between 9:30 and 10:30 on weekends, tables are cleared from a section that becomes a dance floor.Well-dressed couples, most in their 30s and 40s, dance on the wooden floor to '60s and '70s dance hits: Mony Mony...http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/ta-boo-palm-beach-elegance-without-being... Five injured, two critically in motorcycle vs.car collision- July 11, 2008 Five people were injured, at least two critically, on Friday when a motorcycle collided with a car on West Oakland Park Boulevard, said Oakland Park Fire Chief Donald Widing.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/five-injured-two-critically-in-motorcycl... Homes can be rated for energy efficiency- July 10, 2008 With energy prices soaring and power companies raising rates, homeowners may want to know the score.http://www.topix.net/city/oakland-park-fl/2008/07/homes-can-be-rated-for-energy-efficiency... |