Community: Oakland

Town Manager: “It’s supporting our residents”

Staff letters reveal town manager created “toxic environment,” "dominated by fear and intimidation,” complained about “too many female employees.”

After two rounds of voting, residents persuade two commissioners to switch votes for Kris Keller

Town makes popular application process accessible again to fill vacated commission seat and advisory body.

Mayor Shane Taylor: “Why are we doing this and who determined this needs to be an emergency situation?”

Records show home exemption in Oakland, home business in Satellite Beach.

“Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunities.”

Orange County School Board issues Pride and Pulse Remembrance Proclamation.

Recall Oakland fell short of the required signatures needed to move the process forward. 

Taylor: Commissioners appeared prepared to pick Ramos before applicant work session began; collusion possible.