Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News David Dwork OAKLAND PARK – A death investigation is ongoing in Broward County after a body was pulled from a body of water Leer en español deputies were alerted Sunday morning to a body floating in the water along the 300 block of Northwest 32nd Street in Oakland Park they located the body and dispatched BSO’s Dive Team An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the death Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019 David has covered South Florida sports since 2007 TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. TrendingDevelopment South FloridaAWaypoint wins approvals for 286-unit Oakland Park developmentBoca Raton-based developer plans to build Cypress Crossing and another mixed-use project on parking lots near Tri-Rail station Listen to this article00:001xKey PointsAI Generated.✨This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff Waypoint Residential advanced plans for Cypress Crossing a mixed-use development with 286 apartments that would replace parking lots in the Cypress Creek area of Oakland Park next to I-95 The Oakland Park City Commission voted Wednesday on second reading to approve a master plan of development and six zoning waivers for Cypress Crossing which would have more than 20,000 square feet for restaurants and other commercial uses The commission also approved a related plat amendment the city commission approved a height of eight stories for the 286-unit apartment building at Cypress Crossing four stories higher than zoning standards allow Cypress Crossing is one of two mixed-use developments with a total of 631 market-rate apartments that Boca Raton-based Waypoint would build next to each other at the Cypress Creek Park-and-Ride facility on the southwest corner of East Cypress Creek Road and I-95 Waypoint plans to build Cypress Crossing on the eastern half of the park-and-ride property, a 14-acre cluster of parking lots near the Cypress Creek Tri-Rail station The eastern half of the park-and-ride lies in Oakland Park The western half lies in Fort Lauderdale across North Andrews Avenue from the Tri-Rail station where Waypoint plans to build WP Aspire Cypress Creek Waypoint, led by founder and CEO Scott Lawlor would replace surface parking at the park-and-ride property with dedicated spaces in a 694-space parking garage connected to WP Aspire Cypress Creek Dedicated space in the parking garage also would replace three bus stops for Broward County Transit buses at the park-and-ride property Although Cypress Crossing and WP Aspire Cypress Creek would be built on sites in separate municipalities Waypoint “did think about how the sites can mesh and function together as one site,” Nectaria Chakas said at the Oakland Park City Commission meeting on April 2 when the commission approved on first reading the master plan and zoning waivers for Cypress Crossing SIGN UPWaypoint controls the park-and-ride facility under a 99-ground lease from the Florida Department of Transportation Intended to accommodate Tri-Rail commuters who drive to the Cypress Creek station Oakland Park Vice Mayor Steven Arnst said at the April 2 city commission meeting The 14-acre property is used primarily by people who put donations in a Goodwill collection box there and by commercial vehicle drivers who temporarily park there 286-unit apartment building would have 5,720 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and it would connect to a 522-space parking garage The design of the development also includes 13 parallel parking spaces on streets around the apartment building Cypress Crossing also would have two 7,500-square-foot outparcel buildings along East Cypress Creek Road Waypoint expects restaurants with outdoor dining areas to occupy about half the combined space in the two commercial buildings The developer would put a total of 76 surface parking spaces next to the commercial outparcel buildings Chakas told commissioners at the April 2 meeting that Waypoint plans to build the two developments in three phases starting with construction of a private street network for both and a 694-space parking garage for WP Aspire Cypress Creek with about 250 of the spaces replacing some of the surface parking at the underused park-and-ride property Waypoint has a development agreement with Oakland Park that requires the firm to complete construction of Cypress Crossing by 2032 “We have seven years to construct this project unless we come back to you for an extension,” Chakas said owner and operator of apartment properties Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrew Perez – Residents are frustrated after teenagers were seen performing burnouts in the parking lot of a funeral home near the border of Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale Residents said the issue is an ongoing problem they called the Broward Sheriff’s Office after the teens clipped a truck as they sped out of the neighborhood Leer en español not just with that car,” truck owner Dominick Sarta said It’s especially concerning with numerous children and families in the area It’s unclear if the young people are connected to other incidents nearby Anyone with information in this case is asked to call BSO Andrew Perez is a South Florida native who joined the Local 10 News team in May 2014 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Chris Gothner – Six vehicles were damaged by a fire at an Oakland Park dealership on Saturday Leer en español Crews were forced to close the road while they battled the blaze Authorities said they were still investigating the cause of the fire Saturday morning Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Jacey Birch Stella greeted Local 10’s Animal Advocate Jacey Birch with kisses during a recent visit to Animal Aid But behind her sweet demeanor lies a bigger challenge — Stella is a large dog and breed and size restrictions in many South Florida condominiums often stand in the way of her finding a forever home also needs a loving home where she can grow up and thrive is a 501(c)(3) rescue organization that encourages the community to adopt or support local efforts to reduce pet homelessness For more information on adopting or donating, click here or call 754-223-5378 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Jacey Birch is Local 10's Animal Advocate reporter and investigator for animal stories Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Amanda Batchelor – A 22-year-old man was arrested over the weekend in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday Leer en español Calvin Dials was arrested Saturday on charges of first-degree murder battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon An arrest warrant states that Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 200 block of Northeast 35th Street in Oakland Park Friday afternoon in reference to a shooting. Deputies said Dials’ mother called 911 to report that her son had just shot someone in front of her home Dials fled the scene on foot after the shooting and the victim was found lying in the driveway of the home near a black F-150 pickup truck He had been shot multiple times in the torso who shares a 1 ½-year-old daughter with the suspect witnessed the shooting and was rendering aid to Davis when deputies arrived Deputies then performed “life-saving techniques” on the victim before Oakland Park Fire Rescue arrived and transported him to Broward Health Medical Center Davis and his fiancée were dropping off her daughter at Dials’ home Deputies said the victim stayed in the driver’s seat of the truck as his fiancée was dropping off her daughter with the girl’s father and grandmother Dials became angry and exited the home despite his child’s mother trying to prevent him from doing so and began walking “aggressively” toward the pickup truck Deputies said the woman yelled at her fiancé to remain inside the truck and to lock the doors and placed herself between Dials and Davis who was still sitting in the driver’s seat Dials then grabbed his daughter’s mother and threw her to the side at which point Davis immediately got out of his truck Dials then pulled out a gun from his waistband and shot Davis three or four times Davis did not have any weapons on him when he was shot The surviving victim told detectives that she and her fiancé had driven down from Tampa with her two children to drop off her daughter at Dials’ home But she said Dials was angry when they arrived and immediately told her when he saw her The woman told detectives that she pleaded with Dials to not start any fights but he pushed her out of the way to try to get to her fiancé “What is your problem?” prior to being shot Dials initially followed his child’s mother after the shooting as she was running away from him “ya’ll mother****ers think this is a game!” Deputies said he stopped following her after she fell down on the roadway Dials was arrested the next day and a Smith and Wesson 9mm gun was found inside his backpack Dials was being held at the Broward County Main Jail without bond Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Ryan Mackey – An armed security guard narrowly escaped injury when deputies said his ex-girlfriend and her partner attempted to shoot him during a heated argument at a plaza in Oakland Park Leer en español Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said they responded to a fight involving a gun in the 2700 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard just before noon on Tuesday The victim told authorities that he and Coronato had been in a relationship for six years and had recently broken up deputies said the two got into an argument that continued as they walked toward the west side of the building As the fight between both men went to the ground deputies said Coronato grabbed the victim’s gun from his holster and pointed it at him reported hearing two clicks from his gun while Coronato held it at him Authorities said Coronato attempted to fire the weapon She then threw the handgun on the ground before fleeing the scene with Rainey in a silver Lexus Rainey encouraged Coronato to shoot the victim while she was pointing the gun at him They said Rainey is also on active felony probation until July 2027 for a previous charge of throwing a deadly missile Jail records show both suspects are charged with premeditated attempted murder while Coronato faces an additional charge of armed robbery with a firearm Coronato was being held without bond at the Paul Rein Detention Facility and Rainey was being held without bond at the Broward Main Jail Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG Show Breaking News BarClosePolitics Andrew Perez BROWARD COUNTY – A proposal to build a homeless shelter in Broward County’s city of Oakland Park is stirring controversy with residents rallying against what they see as an ill-fitting location Leer en español Nestled among townhouses, schools, and daycares, the proposed site has sparked a wave of concern—so much so that neighbors have launched a Change.org petition “Why keep dumping stuff back here?” questioned concerned resident “Why is it that the less desirable projects go on this side of town Peterson said the city is already fighting a vagrancy problem while trying to draw in business citing promises by commissioners to revitalize the area “This is the project that can revitalize and bring growth to the west side?” said one resident during last week’s Oakland Park City Commission Meeting The proposal, put forward by Covenant House Florida would transform an existing building into a youth center and emergency crisis shelter at 2880 West Oakland Park Boulevard While supporters say the project could bring much-needed resources to fight homelessness others argue it’s not appropriate for a family-friendly neighborhood “Covenant House deserves to exist,” said the owner of an adjacent preschool “They just don’t deserve to exist next to a preschool or in a family neighborhood.” Covenant House says its current building on Fort Lauderdale Beach is nearing the “end of its life expectancy.” They’ve explored several relocation options but none have worked out—leading them to the Oakland Park site Public Information Officer for the city of Oakland Park “A Development Permit application was submitted for a Covenant House proposal at 2880 West Oakland Park Boulevard “In accordance with the City’s Land Development Code the city is obligated to accept and process all properly submitted applications.” Some residents went as far as pulling ‘calls for service’ statistics to the Fort Lauderdale location Vezina said the application is “in the early stages of review by the Development Review Committee to assess compliance with all applicable regulations.” The DRC meets monthly at publicly noticed meetings The process is expected to take several more months before the proposal moves forward Here is the schedule of the related public meetings at Oakland Park City Hall: – A man who barricaded himself prompted a SWAT response in Oakland Park on Wednesday morning Leer en español Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said they responded to a residence near the 5200 block of North Dixie Highway after receiving a call of a barricaded subject Sky 10 flew over the scene just before 11 a.m as officers with BSO’s SWAT team and crisis negotiators worked to resolve the situation Deputies confirmed that the suspect was detained but his age and identity were not disclosed The investigation is ongoing and no other details as to why the man barricaded himself were immediately released – A technician at a psychiatric hospital in Oakland Park is facing a half-dozen sexual battery charges after Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies accused him of raping a patient multiple times while she was drugged and unable to resist Leer en español according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday The report states that the victim’s roommate witnessed at least one of the rapes deputies went to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center at 5757 N Dixie Highway to investigate the case on Monday BSO Detective Dimos Charoudis wrote in the report that the victim admitted herself to the facility on Thursday to be treated for schizophrenia and depression Deputies said the woman told investigators that just before 4:25 p.m she had been given her regular medications She said she woke up to a female nurse placing a wet towel over her forehead Doresca came into the room and asked the victim if she had showered Doresca told her to take a shower and then watched her as she bathed “Can I have a taste?” and then proceeded to touch the victim’s privates The detective wrote that the woman “was not understanding what was happening because she was still drowsy.” Deputies said she went back to bed and was given medication just after 9:30 p.m Doresca came back into her room and sexually assaulted her Charoudis wrote that Doresca went back into the woman’s room “five additional times” to rape the woman while “she was too drowsy and weak to resist.” He wrote that surveillance video shows Doresca going into the victim’s room multiple times and wrote that he “would always look down the hallway to see if anyone was looking at him.” The woman’s roommate would tell detectives that she “saw the male tech having sex with (the victim)” but since she was “not resisting” she “assumed it was consensual.” translated by a Haitian Creole-speaking deputy Doresca admitted to having sex with the patient but blamed her claiming that she “came onto him” and “threatened him that if he did not have sex with (her) that she would report him and he would lose his job,” deputies said “Doresca admitted that he was instructed when he was hired that he was not allowed to have sex with any of the patients (and) that it was wrong to have sex with a mental patient who was drowsy from being under the influence of her medication,” Charoudis wrote saying Doresca admitted “he was not thinking straight when he had sex with a helpless victim.” arrested on six first-degree sexual battery charges was being held without bond in the BSO Main Jail as of Wednesday evening he was ordered to not have contact with the victim or work as a caregiver Jail records show that an immigration hold was dismissed Doresca has lived in the United States for two years on Temporary Protected Status Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Samiar Nefzi Hannah Yechivi – A swarm of Broward County sheriff’s deputies surrounded Northeast Sixth Avenue and East Oakland Park Boulevard Sunday night following reports of a “suspicious person.” Leer en español The blade was about 6 inches,” Andrew Wilkinson Wilkinson told Local 10 News that he called law enforcement after an encounter with the man “He was stabbing at the car going by and he was screaming,” Wilkinson said the man was allegedly demanding free food from a nearby Checkers “He left and went across the street where the man was at and pulled out a knife on him and threatened to cut him up,” Monica Lewis Police have since identified the man as 39-year-old Jarcara Mansfield Photos show Mansfield outside of an Advanced Auto Parts you can see him holding something as deputies arrived around 5:50 p.m “Deputies made several commands for that individual to drop his weapon “Multiple less than lethal weapons were deployed in an attempt to subdue that individual.” A nearby worker said that’s when things escalated Cellphone video shows Mansfield on the ground after being shot and deputies performing CPR on him He was then transported by Oakland Park Fire Rescue to a nearby hospital Deputies told Local 10 reporter Hannah Yechivi Monday that Mansfield was alive at the hospital BSO said two deputies fired their weapons and struck Mansfield Detectives have also not stated whether Mansfield suffers from any mental illness The deputies involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting BSO’s Internal Affairs Unit will also conduct an internal investigation Samiar Nefzi joined the Local 10 News team in August of 2023 Hannah Yechivi joined the Local 10 News team in May of 2024 Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Terrell Forney – An 80-year-old woman who was left for dead on the side of the road after being hit by a car has been identified Leer en español The Broward Sheriff’s Office is now offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest Floyd Carter is still grappling with the sudden loss of his 80-year-old neighbor and beloved landlord Barbara Price I lost my mom in 2010 and I always called her my second mom She took care of me and she took care of him.” owned an Oakland Park multi-family apartment building and on Wednesday night the elderly woman decided to walk across the street to a convenience store But as Price crossed Powerline Road near Northwest 39th Street in Oakland Park Detectives believe the vehicle was a light blue Land Rover sport SUV with a model year between 2005 and 2009 with front passenger side damage from the impact “This situation was very tragic because this woman was left on the side of the road dead Detectives want anyone with information to come forward.” Surveillance video from a nearby business shows stunned witnesses stopped in their tracks and then a flurry of BSO deputies arriving to the crime scene “He needs to be caught and he needs to be punished for what he did,” said Carter the best of all people and hopefully she’s in heaven.” Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS Terrell Forney joined Local 10 News in October 2005 as a general assignment reporter but a desire to escape the harsh winters of the north brought him to South Florida Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Christina Vazquez – Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained nearly a dozen people while conducting an investigation in Oakland Park on Wednesday Leer en español A spokesperson for ICE said special agents were conducting a criminal investigation Wednesday morning arresting 11 individuals they refer to as “criminal aliens,” non-U.S citizens residing in the United States who are accused of committing serious crimes for which they may be deportable A congressional report explains that a “criminal alien” may or may not have entered the U.S All 11 are now being processed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement before President Donald Trump started his second term on promises of ramped-up immigration enforcement the Department of Homeland Security stated that in fiscal year 2024 DHS “completed over 685,000 removals and returns more than any prior fiscal year since 2010.” That included more removals to countries other than Mexico than in any prior fiscal year In recent weeks, ICE officials have said they plan to ramp up enhanced multi-agency immigration enforcement operations, targeting several cities across the nation its administrative arrests “occur when an ICE officer physically apprehends an alien for a non-criminal civil infraction ICE civil immigration enforcement arrests do not always lead to detention.” Christina returned to Local 10 in 2019 as a reporter after covering Hurricane Dorian for the station Murrow Award-winning journalist and previously earned an Emmy Award while at WPLG for her investigative consumer protection segment "Call Christina." – Deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office are investigating after they said a woman was found dead following a reported fire at an Oakland Park home Tuesday morning Leer en español BSO dispatchers received a report of a deceased woman inside a residence near the 5400 block of Northwest First Avenue Broward Sheriff’s Office district deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene and confirmed the woman was deceased Detectives said a preliminary investigation suggests a fire may have occurred inside A Local 10 News crew was at the home just before 1:30 p.m. and deputies were stationed under a tree near the residence Detectives also confirmed BSO’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene detectives would be investigating the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death BSO has not disclosed any additional details about the victim at this time Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved and leadership from across the Urban League movement as we discuss ways to combat the triple pandemic of coronavirus FIND OUT MORE FL) expects to break ground next year on Village at Oakland Park a 469-unit affordable housing development that will include for-sale townhouses west of I-95 in Oakland Park The Oakland Park City Commission on Wednesday (September 18th) rezoned the 19.7-acre development site on the northwest corner of Northwest 21st Street and Northwest 26th Avenue to allow for the development of 355 apartments in mid-rise buildings and 114 townhouses The commission also unanimously approved a related land use plan amendment and a plat proposal “This is a milestone in Oakland Park’s and the Urban League’s history,” said Oakland Park Mayor Mitch Rosenwald at the commission meeting Eligibility to rent apartments or buy townhouses in the Village at Oakland Park will extend over a broad range of renters and buyers earning from 30 percent to 140 percent of area median income Median household income in Broward County is $70,331 a year according to the county’s Urban Planning Division “We hope this type of development will be catalytic not only to residential development economic and community development in the area,” Germaine Smith-Baugh president and CEO of the Urban League of Broward County “The west side [of Oakland Park] is an area that has not seen any significant development To read the full story, click here – “Investigators fear there may be additional victims” of a tech at an Oakland Park psychiatric hospital accused of raping a drugged patient multiple times over the course of a night officials with the Broward Sheriff’s Office said Thursday Leer en español Local 10 News first reported on the arrest of Jeff Doresca Deputies said he worked at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center at 5757 N Dixie Highway and raped a 32-year-old woman being treated for schizophrenia and depression on Sunday while she was “unable to resist” after taking prescription medications Authorities said CCTV footage showed him going in and out of the woman’s room multiple times and said her roommate witnessed at least one of the rapes They arrested him the next day on six counts of sexual battery on a helpless victim BSO Special Victims Unit Detective Dimos Charoudis wrote in an arrest report that Doresca admitted that “he was not thinking straight when he had sex with a helpless victim.” BSO spokesperson Claudinne Caro put out a plea for additional information on Thursday as detectives probe whether Doresca may have victimized others She said anyone who thinks they were victimized should call Charoudis at 954-321-4243 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 Doresca remained behind bars without bond in the BSO Main Jail as of Thursday afternoon Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC., a Berkshire Hathaway company. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Nine updated mini parks expand access to high quality recreational spaces in historically underserved communities City of Oakland officials and community members celebrated the successful completion of a project that has renovated and beautified nine mini parks in historically underserved neighborhoods throughout Oakland: The $5 million project was fully funded by Caltrans’ Clean California local grant program which supports projects that beautify and improve streets The revitalized parks now feature resurfaced play areas Six of the parks have been enhanced with colorful new play equipment New landscaping and shade trees provide a cooler and more comfortable environment The mini parks were previously plagued by graffiti play equipment was no longer safe or functional and the sites suffered from a lack of basic amenities like seating and water fountains Many of the neglected parks had become hotspots for illegal activity Recreation & Youth Development (OPRYD) celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting at Tomás Melero-Smith Mini Park a significant step toward fostering literacy and learning in the community providing access to new books for children and families “I’m thrilled to welcome families across Oakland back into their local neighborhood mini parks said Oakland Interim Mayor and District 6 Councilmember Kevin Jenkins “Our kids and communities thrive when they have safe and inviting places to gather and play I am grateful to our partners at Caltrans for their generous support of this project and am delighted to be celebrating here in my home district at Tomás Melero-Smith Park.” “These nine beautifully renovated playgrounds are a testament to the excellence of our City staff who continue to deliver for the Oakland community every day,” Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson said “I am grateful to the Oakland Public Works team for their commitment to building and maintaining public spaces we can all be proud of and to the OPRYD team for bringing these spaces to life with enriching activities for our kids.” is named in honor of an Oakland community member who was tragically killed in 2007 at the age of 19 by a gunman who mistook him for a rival gang member Melero-Smith was a youth recreation leader for the City of Oakland at Carmen Flores Community Center in Fruitvale He frequently volunteered in his community and was not affiliated with any gang herself a 30 year employee of the Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Department “I believe true peace begins in the hearts of our children,” said Marcelina Sanchez OPRYD Recreation Supervisor and sister of Tomás Melero-Smith “By renovating Tomás’ park and creating safe spaces for kids to play we are building a foundation of hope and unity for Oakland This project holds a special tribute to Tomás’ legacy ensuring that every child has a place to feel safe while recreating We are deeply grateful to all who helped bring this vision to life and to all who continue to nurture the future of our youth Our city needs more attention and care to revitalize our parks and open spaces where families can come together and build lasting memories It is in these spaces that the heart of our community truly thrives.” Tomás Melero-Smith Peace and Unity Park playground was originally built in 2008 thanks to a joint effort involving Melero-Smith’s family then District 6 Oakland City Councilmember Desley Brooks a national non-profit that refurbishes parks “It takes a community to build and steward public spaces we can all enjoy,” said Interim Director of Oakland Public Works and OakDOT Director “I am proud of our Capital Improvement Program team for working with neighbors to thoughtfully incorporate community feedback into the design of these parks and to our design team Dillingham Associates and contractors G&G Builders and Gametime for their excellent work Even seemingly minor design details like a high-quality trash can or carefully placed shade tree can make a park cleaner and more inviting so it can become a vibrant site for community life.” is a vital resource for the community it serves” said Oakland Parks “OPRYD is committed to giving young people in every Oakland neighborhood opportunities to play Parks play an important role in advancing public health and violence prevention We look forward to hosting kids and families at events in all our beautiful parks this summer.” Oakland is expanding access to high-quality recreational spaces in historically underserved neighborhoods and enhancing the city’s green spaces for future generations Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Roy Ramos Barbara Price left her husband of 37 years home in Oakland Park to go to a convenience store across the street Leer en español A driver struck and killed her as she attempted to cross Powerline Road the driver of a light blue Land Rover Range Rover fled with frontal passenger-side damage and detectives need the public’s help to solve the case Army veteran who lives with Alzheimer’s disease a progressive brain disorder that gradually affects memory Broward County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives don’t believe the driver of the sports utility vehicle even attempted to stop "There is no skid marks," Wiley said adding that the evidence also includes parts of the SUV indicating it’s from 2005 to 2009 Ragland had a message for the hit-and-run driver and any witness who might have been in the SUV “We as a family forgive them for what has happened they are going to have to deal with the law now.” Ragland said his 80-year-old mother had planned to take care of his stepfather until his death “Gary is a good man who worked all of his life,” Ragland wrote on a GoFundMe page he said will benefit his 84-year-old stepfather. Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018 Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City He attended Christopher Columbus High School Homestead Senior High School and graduated from St Upgrades at Albert-Oakland Park could happen depending on a Columbia City Council vote Monday night Plans include upgrades to two park shelters replacing playground equipment and upgrading pickleball courts It is estimated to cost $640,000 and is paid via the 2021 park sales tax Work likely will start this month and will take until spring 2026 Work will be done by both Columbia Parks and Recreation staff and contractors interior liner panel installation and stone veneer wrap on the shelter columns Staff also will replace any necessary concrete flatwork around each shelter Full shelter replacement is not yet needed A contractor will replace playground equipment while staff will replace a retaining wall adjacent to the playground The big project is growing the number of pickleball courts at the park this will mean the park will have 16 pickleball courts total between two adjacent outdoor facilities Short-term renovations in 2021 converted a set of three tennis courts into six pickleball courts and one tennis court As interest grows in pickleball and the condition of the asphalt courts lessens Parks and Recreation aims to convert the dual net-sport site into one dedicated to pickleball The conversion will add four additional pickle ball courts and eliminates the lone tennis court The Show-Me Pickleball Club will donate donate nets and posts for the new pickleball court complex A home at 21 Pendleton Street set for demolition possibly will receive a reprieve from the council Monday 7 meeting had tabled an ordinance authorizing the demolition of the classified nuisance structure City staff are requesting an ordinance withdrawal This was the same day a quit-claim deed was processed by the Boone County Recorder of Deeds transferring ownership of the property from Paul Green and Leonard Green to Andrew Rainey Rainey received a permit to conduct residential rehabilitation The structure is in considerable disrepair after a February 2021 fire and no work since that time was done Rainey has until April 7 to get the home into compliance as the nuisance structure case remains active Two bills under old business could mean the Columbia Police Department gains another investigative tool The department aims to purchase a National Integrated Ballistic Information Network Cartridge Cases Acquisition and Triage Package along with entering into understanding agreements with package installers and the ability to conduct correlation reviews by the federal Bureau of Alcohol The package could allow members of the Columbia Police Department to directly enter evidence from firearm-related crimes into the ATF's NIBIN Equipment payment of $208,934 would come from the department's asset forfeitures fund which can only be used for specific purposes NIBIN is a national database of digital images of spent bullets and cartridge cases that were found at crime scenes or test-fired from confiscated weapons Columbia police then will be able to compare bullet markings to those in the database to determine which type and maybe even brand of gun used in a gun-related crime Charles Dunlap covers local government, community stories and other general subjects for the Tribune. You can reach him at cdunlap@columbiatribune.com or @CD_CDT on X, formerly Twitter. Subscribe to support vital local journalism – A Broward Crime Stoppers tip eventually led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man in a deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash in Oakland Park who lives in northeast Miami-Dade’s Ives Estates area turned himself in at the Broward County jail on Wednesday He’s facing a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving death in connection with the Aug 2023 wreck in the 2400 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard The key Crime Stoppers tip was received on Aug. 4, 2023, soon after Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives made a public plea for information on a white Audi Deputies said they located the vehicle in North Miami a witness told detectives that he and Francois had been driving from a “housewarming” party to get food when he fell asleep and was awoken by the impact of Francois slamming into the pedestrian The witness told deputies that Francois continued driving all the way to Miramar before stopping at a restaurant where he inspected the damage Deputies said in the report that while Francois was not at fault in the crash — as the pedestrian was jaywalking — he is still criminally liable for failing to stop and render aid Francois was being held in the BSO Main Jail on a $75,000 bond – A woman was shot in the arm Sunday morning during a burglary in Oakland Park According to Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Claudinne Caro-Guaraldi deputies responded to a report of a shooting near the 4900 block of Northeast 13rd Terrace just after 5 a.m She said responding deputies located the woman Deputies provided first aid to the woman until Oakland Park Fire Rescue arrived and transported her to a local hospital Her injuries were said to be non-life-threatening detectives learned that the shooting was related to a burglary in which the woman was the perpetrator She has since been arrested and identified as 31-year-old Ruika Abdulrahman Local 10 News reporter Hannah Yechivi was at the scene later in the morning and spotted a gunshot hole in the driver’s side window of a white Mercedes-Benz SUV Pieces of cloth or towels with what appeared to be blood on them were also spotted A sergeant at the scene told Yechivi that Abdulrahman was trying to break into the vehicle when she was shot and I know it wasn’t fireworks -- it’s not the Fourth of July BSO’s Oakland Park District Crime Suppression Team and BSO’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the burglary and shooting – The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one man injured Monday morning in Oakland Park Leer en español in the 4100 block of Northwest 21st Avenue A Local 10 News photojournalist was at the scene later in the morning after authorities had blocked off the area with crime scene tape Deputies were seen carrying bags of evidence at the scene Codd confirmed that Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel also responded to the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment He said deputies had provided emergency medical treatment to the victim until paramedics arrived The victim’s health status has not yet been released Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 Sign up to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Trent Kelly Amanda Batchelor – A driver was transported to a hospital with minor injuries Tuesday morning after the fuel truck he was driving overturned Sky 10 was above the scene as the fuel truck was on its side after going off the road and crashing into a tree right in between two homes “Anytime you have a tanker truck on its side they’re not supposed to be laying down -- they’re not built for that,” Asst the only way to right it is to offload the product A spokesperson for the city of Oakland Park confirmed that a fuel leak has been contained of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Administration said first responders arrived at the scene and found the driver still inside the tanker which was carrying about 1,100 gallons of fuel Several homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue’s Hazmat team responded to assist The impact of the crash was felt by neighbors blocks away The house shakes in the explosion,” Rafael Serrano said While the diesel fuel that the tanker was carrying did not spill out some of the tanker’s personal fuel did leak prompting firefighters to spray foam on the spill as crews worked to drill holes so they could pump the remaining fuel into another tanker “They have to drill holes into the side of the vehicle put in a pump and it takes some time to do that safely so you’ll have a fire flare up,” Vermont said The slow and deliberate process took several hours with crews planning to pull the tanker upright once its tanks were emptied officials say no one else in the neighborhood was hurt “This had the possibility of being a real catastrophic incident and we’re very fortunate that nothing happened,” Guzman said The cause of the crash is under investigation Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018 he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications – A man was critically injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Oakland Park Leer en español Broward County Regional Communications received a call about the shooting shortly after 1:45 p.m near the 200 block of Northeast 35th Street Authorities said BSO deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds Paramedics transported him to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and investigators said the shooting may have been “domestic in nature.” Sky 10 flew over the scene where a woman with a bandage on her leg was talking to a deputy No more details about the incident were immediately released Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Andrea Torres – Deputies are searching for a 14-year-old boy who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and vanished on Wednesday in Broward County Deputies identified the boy as Malik Jeremih Hall Leer en español near the 4900 block of Northwest Ninth Avenue Deputies reported the teenage boy was wearing a black balaclava Detective Leonard Charla asked anyone with information about Malik’s whereabouts to call 954-321-4274 The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award – A man has died after being pulled from a pool at an apartment complex in Oakland Park early Wednesday morning Leer en español The Broward Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed his age or identity at this time Broward sheriff’s deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue crews responded to a call about a possible drowning near the 3000 block of Northeast Sixth Avenue just after 5:30 a.m BSO said medics found an unresponsive man who they said had been pulled from the pool by a bystander The bystander administered CPR until rescue teams arrived The man was transported to a nearby hospital where deputies said he was later pronounced dead Investigators confirmed there is no suspicion of foul play at this time Authorities said the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death The circumstances as to how the man ended up in the pool remain under investigation An official website of the United States government Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and other law enforcement worked in partnership to solve four local homicides connected to the MS-13 gang a transnational criminal organization and recognized terrorist group the law enforcement collaboration has led to federal indictments in the Southern District of Florida charging murder in aid of racketeering activity (22-cr-60078 and 25-cr-20102); convictions that carry mandatory life sentences for six MS-13 members and associates; and pending charges against three defendants facing the death penalty. BSO Homicide Unit detectives investigated two murders that took place in a small area of Oakland Park and were carried out using knives or machetes: was 18 years old when he was killed by machete strikes to his head and neck. BSO detectives responded to the scene of a stabbing in Oakland Park He had been stabbed many times in the neck and chest was taken to the hospital but died soon after getting there. Investigative leads on the two cases went cold in about 2016 the BSO Cold Case Unit reopened the unsolved homicides and partnered with FBI Miami and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida (the investigative team) They learned of two additional murders with similarities to the ones BSO had reopened: was discovered in a vacant lot in Palm Beach was 22 years old when he was stabbed repeatedly in the face collaborated with the investigative team. the investigative team discovered the body of victim J.C.L. after an extensive was 18 years old when his family reported him missing. Through investigative techniques and modern technologies the team pieced together evidence showing that MS-13 was responsible for the four homicides. The team secured federal indictments in two cases in the Southern District of Florida related to these MS-13 murders: the July 2022 federal criminal case against six defendants (22-cr-60078) and the March 2025 federal criminal case against three defendants (25-cr-20102). all six defendants have been convicted of murder in aid of racketeering activity in violation of 18 U.S.C.§1959: Andy Tovar (a/k/a “Fearless”) pled guilty to two counts of murder in aid of racketeering activity and participated in victim G.V.P.’s murder in 2015 – including shooting him in the eye Tovar has been sentenced to life in prison. Wilson Tirado-Silva (a/k/a “Sombra”) pled guilty to four charges of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in: the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L. the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P. and the 2015 stabbing murder of victim C.O Tirado-Silva was a local MS-13 leader responsible for growing the gang in South Florida He took MS-13 recruits on kills as part of gang initiation. Tirado-Silva faces a mandatory life sentence. Miguel Angel Cabrera-Granados (a/k/a “Mariachi”) pled guilty to one count of murder in aid of racketeering activity He participated in the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L to gain gang membership credit. Cabrera-Granados faces a mandatory life sentence. Melvin David Cruz-Ortiz (a/k/a “Bigfoot”) pled guilty to three counts of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L. Cruz-Ortiz committed the murders to gain gang membership credit. Cruz-Ortiz faces a mandatory life sentence Kevin Ricardo Gamez-Melendez (a/k/a “Ardilla”) pled guilty to one count of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P. Gamez-Melendez faces a mandatory life sentence Wilber Geovanni Vigil-Benitez (a/k/a “Solitario”) was convicted by a federal jury in the Southern District of Florida earlier this year for murder in aid of racketeering The jury found Vigil-Benitez guilty for his role in the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P. Vigil-Benitez faces a mandatory life sentence. three defendants are charged with murder in aid of racketeering activity in violation of 18 U.S.C in connection with the MS-13 stabbing and gunshot killing of victim G.V.P They are all in federal custody: Jose Ezequiel Gamez-Maravilla (a/k/a “Chango”) Hugo Adiel Bermudez-Martinez (a/k/a “Blue”) Wilber Rosendo Navarro-Escobar (a/k/a “Power”) face a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison and a maximum sentence of death The indictment against them is an accusation and they are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law “These vicious and callous acts by MS-13 not only shattered lives but also undermined the safety and security of South Florida communities,” said Hayden P United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida “Through my office’s unwavering partnership with other federal we are sending a clear message to those who inflict violence or cause other harm to the people of our district: We will find you; we will prosecute you; and we will apply the full force of American justice.” “Nine MS-13 terrorists have been taken off our streets and four cold murder cases have been solved thanks to the great investigative work of the FBI and our law enforcement partners,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi “Let this be a lesson: no matter how long it takes we will never give up in our pursuit of justice.” “This investigation reflects the FBI’s unwavering commitment to arrest dangerous criminals who threaten the safety of our citizens and our communities Combating violent crime continues to be a top priority for the FBI and the Miami Field Office,” said Brett Skiles “The FBI is grateful for its close collaboration with numerous local and international law enforcement partners whose combined efforts were essential to track down these violent suspects in South Florida We commend our partners on their professionalism the FBI and our law enforcement partners cannot do it alone We ask the public to contact law enforcement if they have information about cold cases or any criminal activity Two-way communication with our communities is vital to our work and often holds the answers to solving crimes we will use all tools available and go to farthest reaches of the globe to bring to justice those who seek to endanger our citizens and society “The heartless and brutal actions of these ruthless and violent criminals demonstrate a complete disregard for human life,” Sheriff Dr who worked closely with our federal partners proved once again that justice has no expiration date We owe it to the families of the victims and to this community to make sure the people who committed these heinous crimes are held accountable.” Southern District of Florida Special Prosecutions Chief Brian Dobbins and Assistant U.S Attorney Elena Smukler are prosecuting these cases with valuable assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami Department of Justice has stated that MS-13 is a violent transnational gang composed primarily of immigrants or descendants from El Salvador that operates throughout parts of the United States MS-13 is a recognized terrorist organization This effort is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf This matter is also part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN) FBI and HSI have nationwide tip lines for individuals who wish to share information about the MS-13 gang and its activities The FBI tipline is 1-866-STP-MS13 (1-866-787-6713) Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov, under case numbers 22-cr-60078 and 25-cr-20102 has sentenced an MS-13 gang member and leader of a transnational drug trafficking organization (DTO) to 210 months in federal prison for running.. was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release A man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison The defendant had previously pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine.. Southern District of FloridaMain Office:99 N.E Email USAO-SDFL Telephone: (305) 961-9001Fax Line: (305) 530-7679 Multilingual Resources-->Have a question about Government Services The ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates the completion of a City-led project renovating the park and playground Councilmember Treva Reid and other Oakland City leaders participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Holly Mini Park East Oakland A recently completed renovation transformed the aging and underutilized park by installing new play structures Holly Mini Park was constructed more than 60 years ago and over time had fallen into a state of disrepair the park no longer met safety and accessibility standards In addition to the new play structures and amenities the renovation adds new safety surfacing and improvements to ensure the park meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements “This revitalized park and playground provide a welcoming space that Oakland families can once again enjoy” said Mayor Sheng Thao “Holly Mini Park will not only enhance the health of this community by providing opportunities for physical activity but also by creating a space where neighbors can connect and form stronger bonds Social cohesion is a key element of my administration’s comprehensive violence prevention strategy and one reason why investing in parks like this is so important I am deeply grateful for the generous support of the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation none of this would be possible without Oakland voters who are investing in our community through Measure KK.” “I am thrilled to celebrate the reopening of Holly Mini Park which has been a part of our community for over 60 years and is one of 12 cherished community parks in District 7 and well-maintained parks like this is essential for fostering community health This park will serve as a vital hub for our young residents and their families to enjoy and connect with neighbors,” said District 7 Councilmember Treva Reid “While this project was already underway when I took office I have worked to progress on completing this park with the community and securing the funding needed for other parks in my district Holly Mini Park is a beautiful community gathering place and we look forward to the joy it and the other parks will bring for years to come.” The ribbon cutting was hosted by Oakland Public Works (OPW) which led the renovation project and the Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD) which manages the City-owned Park “Oakland Public Works is proud to have led a robust community engagement process to ensure that community-articulated needs guided the design of this project,” said Oakland Public Works Interim Director Michael Kashiwagi “I am grateful to the project team at Oakland Public Works and our partner agencies for working side by side with the community to create a safer and more accessible park that all can enjoy.” OPW and OPRYD collaborated with the Department of Violence Prevention Neighborhood Services Division and Oakland Police Department to engage with the community and develop the vision for the project “This is an example of how local government should and can work,” said OPRYD Director Fred Kelley “I would like to thank the community for their patience and Mayor Thao and Councilmember Reid for their support.” Community stakeholders including Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) 32X and Attitudinal Healing Connection (AHC) were active participants in the community engagement process The Park’s murals were designed by AGANA with students from Elmhurst Middle School as a project of the Center for Art Esteem Final design for the project was developed by Dillingham Associates project funding was received through California Proposition 68 (also known as the California Drought and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018) and the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax The project’s final construction cost was $896,451 For more information, please visit the City’s project website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/projects/holly-mini-park – Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies asked the public for help Wednesday to find a hit-and-run driver who recently killed a man while traveling eastbound on Oakland Park Boulevard Deputies announced that if a tip leads to an arrest in the Feb the tipster may be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 Deputies found a man injured shortly after 4:40 a.m. Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel took the man to Broward Health Medical Center where staff later pronounced him dead Detectives asked anyone with information about the hit-and-run crash to call Detective Gino Tonna at 954-321-4888 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 Home / Community / Waterfront/Recreation and a temperate year round climate make the Bay Area an outdoor paradise These treasured natural resources are integral to our quality of life The Port has been the steward of 20 miles of Oakland waterfront property along the San Francisco Bay granted by the State Tidelands Trust It is our solemn responsibility to safeguard these precious spaces for public use Middle Harbor Shoreline Park and most of the Oakland Estuary remain accessible to everyone for recreation Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Jack London Square Channel Estuary Park Embarcadero Shoreline Port View Park (7th St) our airport and seaport operations bring economic value to the world we’re bringing social and cultural value to the region Middle Harbor Shoreline Park offers Oakland its first public beach The views are some of the most magnificent in the area and the park contains an amphitheater for events and performances military use has restricted public access to the shoreline of the Middle Harbor As part of the Port’s Vision 2000 seaport program the public has regained access to the former naval ship basin community representatives and scientists worked together to design the habitat restoration for the more than 150-acre water area of the harbor and the integration of the park with the habitat Middle Harbor became an ecological reserve of shallow bay and shoreline habitats for many species Fifteen square blocks of commercial and recreational activities including opportunities for dining and shopping and special events such as the weekly Sunday Farmers Market the annual Maritime Day and the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is an elevated platform with views of Alameda and the gantry cranes at the Howard Marine Terminal is now moored next to the pier and is open to the public call (510) 627-1215.) A mini park at the foot of Alice Street marks the south end of this area A series of intermittent shoreline pathways begins at 10th Street and follows the water south to 19th Avenue Coast Guard Island and the Ninth Avenue Shipping Terminal at the north end of the path A 2,000-square-foot fishing pier is near the 16th/19th Street Overpass ponds and restored homes that have been converted into offices which once was an actual lighthouse marking the Southern Pacific Ferry Terminal at the beginning of the channel separating Oakland and Alameda but it is an easy detour back to Embarcadero for a few feet The shoreline path concludes just east of Dennison Street The International Maritime Center (IMC) at the Port of Oakland is one of approximately 300 Seafarer’s Clubs worldwide The IMC supports the merchant mariner during his/her (often) short stay in the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Area ecumenical group sponsored and staffed by volunteers from the Episcopal Diocese of California the American Baptist Church and the Korean Presbyterian Church located on port land and developed and maintained by the City of Oakland includes a public boat launching ramp and a group picnic area This park also has a fishing pier and a broad stepped area providing excellent views of special events or the local bird population A 1,500-foot pathway along the water connects the park with Jack London Village reopened and greatly expanded in 1995 after extensive redesign and reconstruction because of damage suffered during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake offers spectacular views of San Francisco Bay the San Francisco skyline and Port of Oakland maritime operations at the Seventh Street Terminal The park encompasses 4.5 acres of public access with areas for fishing Port View Park also is the home of the International Maritime Center a nondenominational chapel and recreational facility for visiting seafarers Accessibility Civil Rights Port Document Finder Use our contact form to route your requests Sign Up for Updatesto Receive Port Newsletters Terms of Use and Privacy Policy – A Broward County woman was treated at the hospital after an reports of a dog attack on Sunday along the 500 block of Northeast 51st Street in Oakland Park Deputies said they were called in reference to an animal bite deputies found one victim who was taken to a nearby hospital Authorities said multiple dogs were contained at the scene after which they were taken into custody by animal control Oakland's General Plan Update is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Oaklanders to work together to create a visionary blueprint for the future of our City In August 2024, as part of Phase 2 of the General Plan Update (GPU), staff conducted survey to understand how Oaklanders use the city's parks. We received nearly 600 responses to the GPU Park Survey. The survey findings show that Oakland parks are well-loved and have a consistent user base Park users understand parks as spaces of community connection and belonging as well as spaces that support outdoor recreation and community health uneven access to green space across the city and concerns about safety are challenges experienced by many park users To complement the Park Survey, staff also conducted site visits of 22 parks in Oakland, focusing on parks in Environmental Justice (EJ) communities. The findings for each park are listed in this spreadsheet for ease of viewing These site visits were the first step of a larger process to developing a park amenity matrix for all of Oakland parks as part of the OSCAR update The park amenity matrix will be an accessible and easy to understand tool that will allow users to quickly identify which parks have amenities that meet their interests and needs Phase 2 Virtual and In-person Kickoff Events Click here to return to the Oakland 2045 General Plan Main Page.