Nursing facility employee tests positive for COVID-19

A Crystal Health & Rehab Center employee has tested positive for COVID-19 — the first nursing home in the Keys to come down with...

Miami-Dade Transit driver arrested after argument ensues over rider’s mask

A Miami-Dade Transit driver is facing charges after an argument reportedly turned aggressive Wednesday night over a rider whose mask was off his mouth...

Partial reopening of Florida to begin May 4, DeSantis says

A partial reopening of Florida set for May 4 will be “safe, smart and step-by-step.” At a press conference on April 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis...

Cates wants to rescind costly overtime pay to county staff

Monroe County Commissioner Craig Cates on Thursday, April 30 will propose that the county rescind its earlier authorization for emergency response overtime pay that...

County reopening task force groups announced

Several county task force groups have been formed to discuss plans to relax protective measures currently in place. On Monday evening, those groups and...

Key West reopens beaches, parks to residents

Key West is opening its beaches and parks to residents starting today, Monday, April 27, according to a letter that Key West City Manager...

Ultralight plane that crashed in Marathon identified by FHP

Tasked with investigating the airplane crash in Marathon on April 9, the Florida Highway Patrol has identified the aircraft registration, but not the deceased....

Community-spread cases rise, two new hospitalizations

Just before 6:30 p.m. on April 20, the Florida Department of Health released the latest COVID-19 case count. Case counts remain stable at 73, following...

County jumps overnight to 73 cases, including 6-year-old child

Just before 1 p.m. on April 18, the Florida Department of Health released the latest COVID-19 case count. Overnight, five new cases emerged, bringing the...

Fake placards draw new sticker system

Attempts by those with no lawful business or residency for entry into the Florida Keys continues to be confronted at the MM 112.5 and...