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🌱 Why a late-night visit to Oakland Park McDonald’s turned terrifying

Oakland Park, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Oakland Park! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a late-night visit to Oakland Park McDonald’s turned terrifying

Also on today's calendar: Candidates Night for Oakland Park City Commission and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 77.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BSO: Man threatens to kill couple eating at McDonald's in Oakland Park (local10.com) — A couple eating at the McDonald’s on West Oakland Park Boulevard reported that a man threatened to kill them and showed what appeared to be a gun, prompting a 911 call and quick arrest nearby. Deputies say no firearm was found, but the 29-year-old suspect now faces aggravated assault and battery charges and remains jailed on bond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I found a little girl on 11 th av nw Fort Lauderdale.
    She is so sweet please if anyone is looking for her let me know. Thanks (Nextdoor South Twin Lakes)
  • Update 9/14 5:30 pm: the chip was scanned, we are in contact with the owner.
    Hopefully, the owner will come and pick it up tomorrow 9/15. (Nextdoor The Corals In Oakland Park)

🗞 Nearby News

Wilton Manors

  • Poll: Election Races Tight In Wilton Manors (outsfl.com)

Fort Lauderdale

  • Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's next massive Icon-class ship (sun-sentinel.com)
  • Fort Lauderdale commissioners adopt $1.28 billion budget, keep same millage rate for 19th year (local10.com)
  • Cab Companies In Fort Lauderdale Florida (tikr.com)

Ok Oakland Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland Park

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oakland Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.