United Way of the Florida Keys Announces $20K in Immediate COVID-19 Support, and up...

United Way of the Florida Keys (UWFK) announces up to $100,000 to serve hard-working, paycheck to paycheck residents in the Keys who are affected...

Governor: Booze and food “to-go” only

On Friday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a new order: all restaurants and food establishments must suspend dine-in options throughout the state. This...

First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case in Monroe County

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) received the first presumptive positive lab report of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) in a 72-year-old female...

Florida Keys closing to visitors as of Sunday

By: Mandy Miles, Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis The Florida Keys and Key West will close all hotels, campgrounds, short-term rentals and other lodging establishments...
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THE LATEST – WHAT’S ON AND WHATS OFF

This document is updated as of 9 a.m. on Friday, March 20. It will be constantly updated as the situation unfolds. If you have...

Governor orders closure of bars, nightclubs

By Mandy Miles, Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took another step toward dispersing crowds on one of the busier holidays —...

CLOSED 15 Days to Slow the Spread

In accordance with the recommendations made by the President of the United States to reduce gatherings of ten people or more, the City of...
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Election WILL take place Tuesday

Monroe County’s Presidential Preference Primary election WILL take place as scheduled on Tuesday, March 17, according to Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin, who said...
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Monroe County Declares State of Local Emergency, Strongly Urges Cancelation of Large Events

Monroe County and Mayor Heather Carruthers declared a State of Local Emergency at 5 p.m. today due to the rapid acceleration of COVID-19 across...
Ron DeSantis visits Key West

Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Key West

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spent Thursday morning in Key West, or technically, on Stock Island, where he announced a $36 million grant for the...