Unemployment benefits could be six weeks away
On April 20, the state Department of Economic Opportunity released a new “dashboard” that tracks unemployment assistance. More than 1.6 million claims have been...
Officials weigh in on reopening
Leaders in the four-county southeastern region are initiating conversations over what the phases might look like in terms of a slow reopening of public...
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...
More meats supporting meal drive, courtesy of Tyson this time
Another shipment of protein made its way to the Keys on Monday morning to support the ongoing meal drive through Mangrove Mike’s Endeavors. This...
With another stimulus, more funds needed for fish industry
A $2-trillion stimulus package was signed just over two weeks ago to address impacts from the novel coronavirus. It supplied billions to supply hospitals...
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...
Local artist refuses to let cancer or coronavirus fears keep her down
Local artist Maxine Trainer has never been one to sit still. She’s active in the community and the arts, teaching painting classes at the...
First arrest made in Key West for illegal vacation rental
Days after calling code enforcement against illegal vacation rentals a “top priority” for Key West and Monroe County, the first arrest has been made.
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