KEY WEST OFFICIALS POSTPONE 2 PRICKLY DECISIONS
You know that triangular little “park” in front of the Custom House, known as Clinton Square? Do you know whom it honors or how long it’s been...
A BREAKDOWN OF THE VOTERS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS – 2022 DECISION GUIDE
Monroe County population:82,170 (2020)
Total registered voters55,099
Republicans23,278
Democrats16,862
Others14,959
EARLY VOTING
Early voting sites will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting will begin on the second Monday prior to...
NEIGHBORHOOD OPPOSES CEMEX PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT INTO PUBLIX IN TAVERNIER
A proposed redevelopment of the former Cemex property in Tavernier to a Publix Supermarket and more than 80 affordable housing units received resounding opposition from local residents...
LOCAL FWC OFFICER COMPETES IN ‘AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR’ FINALS
“American Ninja Warrior” champion he is not, but one thing is for certain, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recruiter Ron "Dynamite" Washington is a fierce competitor.
"I'm...
KEY WEST REELECTS MAYOR TERI JOHNSTON
Key West voters on Aug. 23 reelected Mayor Teri Johnston to her third two-year term. City term limits allow the mayor four terms, for a total of...
2022 ELECTION RESULTS: KEYS WEEKLY COVERAGE
An Aug. 23 primary in the Florida Keys saw several candidates handily winning their races and taking their seats. Others successfully secured the Republican or Democratic nomination...
STATE APPROVES FUNDING FOR 98 NEW KEY WEST APARTMENTS
The state of Florida told Key West officials in an Aug. 18 letter that 98 new workforce housing apartments at Truman Waterfront are approved for tax-credit financing.
The...
STATE SCRUTINIZES KEY WEST’S CRUISE SHIP RULES
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water — and into the depths of social media — Key West’s great cruise ship...
SPORTS WRAP: PREVIEWING THE CROSS COUNTRY, GOLF & SWIM SEASONS
CROSS COUNTRY
It takes dedication to lace up a pair of running shoes and hit the track or streets every day. It takes true grit and commitment to...
KEYS BUSINESS: ISLAMORADA CANNABIS STORE HELPS PEOPLE & PETS
"When we hear customers say, ‘This works so well for me,’ it's always a delight," said Patti Lindback, co-founder and co-owner of Islamorada Hemp Co.
To mention only...
