Three new cases bring count to 33

Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the Florida Health Department in its latest report on the morning of April 2, bringing the total in Monroe...

Statewide “safer-at-home” order issued

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a statewide "safer-at-home" order, limiting Floridians’ movement and personal interactions outside the home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services. Essential...

“MASSIVE DATA BREACH EXPOSES COUNTY AND CITY WORKERS’ & OFFICIALS’ PRIVATE EMAILS & SEARCH...

A massive data breach in Florida Keys government offices may have revealed the Internet search histories from the private accounts of every city and county employee and...

KEY WEST WOMAN OFFENDED BY FACEBOOK POST

APRIL FOOLS A local Key West Woman was offended by something she read on Facebook this past Saturday. Liz Whitmire, who’s resided in Key West since 2019, said...

KEY WEST, ISLAMORADA AND KEY COLONY TO SHARE CITY MANAGER SERVICES

APRIL FOOLS In a confusing and inspiring move of solidarity mixed with a bit of desperation, three Florida Keys municipalities have launched a new job search for a...

SUEZ CANAL BLOCKAGE PROMPTS TOILET PAPER SHORTAGE — FLORIDA KEYS LIKELY TO BE FIRST...

APRIL FOOLS   Most people are aware that a large cargo ship, stuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal, has been blocking global trade for several weeks. But unbeknownst to most...

Monroe County has 27 COVID-19 cases

Florida Health Department, in its latest report, has the total positive coronavirus count to 27 in Monroe County. Of that number, 15 are travel-related, eight are community-acquired...

County cases now at 24

Positive cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County rose to 24, the Florida Health Department reported Monday at 10 a.m. Of the cases, 15 are travel-related. Six are community-acquired...

Positive cases stand at 22

No new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Florida Health Department as of Sunday afternoon. That leaves the number of positive cases in Monroe County...

With municipal help, checkpoints will continue

By Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis Checkpoints at MM 112.5 and Card Sound Road in Key Largo will proceed long term and around the clock to keep non-county...