Less damage; experience just as bad
An hour north of where Hurricane Irma made landfall, evidence of the storm remains in Islamorada, but Upper Keys officials are still thankful they were spared the...
Time is of the essence
Constant weather updates are just one of the perks of having an Emergency Operations Center and City Hall across the street from the National Weather Service –...
Hurricane Treasure
Given enough time, the calamity of a hurricane can bring positive consequences – in the Keys, that amount of time is about 215 years.
In 1733...
GET A RIDE
In order to meet the special needs of persons who would need assistance during evacuations and sheltering because of physical and mental handicaps, Florida statutes mandate that...
House Hunting? The market vs. Irma.
The Florida Keys real estate market has momentum after Hurricane Irma.
“Everyone thought we were going to have a ton of distressed properties,” said David Grego, president of...
Re-entry revamp – BOCC: Post-Irma rules were ‘ineffective’
County Commissioners agree that the process of allowing people back into the Keys after a hurricane needs a revamp.
On April 19, the Board of County Commissioners and...
Canal cleanup closer Deck – Money for work inches closer to Monroe
Good things come to those who wait, and when it comes to the condition of canals throughout Monroe County post-Hurricane Irma, a bit of good news arrived...
‘I’ll call today’ – Rubio promises support for FEMA funds, canal cleanup
The process of preparing for another hurricane season while still recovering from the last one was the main focus for local officials during a visit with U.S....
County, cities still waiting on FEMA funding
By Sara Matthis & Gabriel Sanchez
Across the board, the governmental entities in Monroe County have yet to receive any federal funds associated with Hurricane Irma. In fact,...
Don’t forget to file for hurricane tax relief
By U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo
When some in the Lower and Middle Keys lost everything to Hurricane Irma’s 130 miles-per-hour winds and 10-foot storm surge, I knew perhaps the...
