AMERICAN DEBT AND DELINQUENCY ARE RISING; TAKE CONTROL WITH THESE TIPS
An increasing number of Americans are reaching the limits on their credit cards. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card delinquency rates have hit a nearly 12-year...
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Monroe County Public Libraries.
The library is inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at local libraries...
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS 86 EARLY EVACUATION UNITS FOR TAVERNER PUBLIX PROJECT
Monroe County’s Planning Commission is recommending county commissioners approve a request to award permits for early evacuation units to developers who are seeking to build workforce housing...
COUNTY ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR TO SPEAK ON 40-YEAR CAREER
The Upper Keys League of Women Voters meeting will welcome Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin as guest speaker on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at...
COLLEGE GETS $2M BOOST FOR NEW STUDENT HOUSING
The College of the Florida Keys is $2 million closer to developing its new residential complex for students and the workforce on the Key West campus, thanks...
SHERIFF: FIVE PEOPLE CHARGED WITH HUMAN SMUGGLING
Five mainland Florida residents were arrested Monday on state human smuggling charges after they were detained by federal law enforcement authorities.
Humberto Tamayo, 48, of Miami, Florida; Omar...
DECISION 2024: U.S. SENATE RACE SEES REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT AND A FIELD OF CHALLENGERS
The incumbent Republican, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is seeking another term to represent Florida in Washington, D.C. To do that, he will need to prevail against two...
SWIMMERS SET SIGHTS ON ALLIGATOR LIGHTHOUSE ON SEPT. 7
Nearly 500 solo and relay-team open-ocean swimmers will attempt to complete the 11th annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, slated for Saturday, Sept. 7, in Atlantic Ocean waters...
DECISION 2024: ABORTION, POT & PARTISAN SCHOOL BOARDS ON THE BALLOT THIS NOVEMBER
Should Florida legalize marijuana for people over 21? Should abortion be allowed up until fetal viability (usually around 23 weeks)? And should school board elections become partisan...
HERE’S HOW TO CARE FOR KEY LIMES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
With its tart and fragrant flavor, the Key lime is more than just a tropical treat; it's a historical and agricultural treasure of the Florida Keys. Here’s...
