Cases jump to 49 in Monroe County

The Florida Health Department is now reporting 49 positive cases in Monroe County, of which 43 are residents and six non-county residents. Of the cases, 21 are travel-related...

Third death confirmed, 52 cases in County

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County confirmed the third COVID-19-related death in Monroe County, a 75-year-old male resident who had underlying chronic conditions. There are currently...

Two more arrests for illegal rentals in Key West

The City of Key West’s illegal rental task force continues to crack down on illegal rentals. After the first arrest was made Tuesday, the task force made...

FWC stops out-of-County fishermen in Dry Tortugas with large illegal catch

On April 08, 2020 at approximately 01:36 PM, Ofc. Glen Way, Ofc. Martin Messer, and Lt. Josh Peters were patrolling the waters of the Dry Tortugas. While...

Monroe cases for coronavirus at 58

The Florida Health Department is reporting 58 positive cases of COVID-19 in Monroe County as of this afternoon. Of those, 52 are local residents and six non-Florida...

63 Cases in the Keys

There are currently 63 positive COVID-19 cases in the Keys. 57 are residents and six are non-residents. 51 percent are men and 49 percent are women. 28...

Key West Task Force Makes Another Rental Arrest

The City of Key West’s illegal rental task force made a fourth arrest on Monday, April 13. Kevin P. McGinty, 59, was issued a Notice to Appear on...

64 cases; hospitalizations and community-spread up

There are currently 64 positive COVID-19 cases in the Keys. 58 are residents and six are non-residents. 51 percent are men and 49 percent are women. 29...

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 Card Sound checkpoints....

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 total to 73...