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...
Stormtroopers!
On April 14, Leadership Monroe County graduated Class XXVI. Although Hurricane Irma threatened to disrupt the Keys galaxy, the “Stormtroopers” came together to become...
Young at Heart – Pilot program’s success warrants future facility, says group
On March 28, Monroe County officials were welcomed by senior residents of Plantation Key’s JOY Center to discuss the program’s future and other services...
‘We need it now’
Waiting for money from the state and federal government for costs incurred during Hurricane Irma is “like playing cards with a 5-year-old.”
Those were the...
‘I’m your neighbor’ – Tommy Ryan files for District 2 County Commission seat
“I never imagined I would run for office, but it seems that everything I have done in life has led me to this point,”...
School safety still top priority
Coming off spring break, the shooting that took place on Valentine’s Day in Parkland, Fla. is still fresh on the minds of the legislature,...
MCSO’s Becky Herrin to retire
Becky Herrin said she always knew she would pursue a degree in journalism. When pressed for reasons, she stated simply “Oh, it was about...
Legislative wrap: Good news for the Keys
Earlier this week, the 2018 Florida legislative session came to an end. The legislature approved an $88.7 billion budget that includes many initiatives for...
How safe are our schools?
One of the main topics of conversation at Tuesday’s school board meeting centered around the safety of Monroe County students. According to Superintendent Mark...
