Rule that would legalize nightly vacation rentals in Keys moves through committees
UPDATE: House Bill 773, authored by Rep. Mike La Rosa of Osceola County, passed the Government Accountability Committee on Feb. 22 by a very...
Two file for school seats
Although candidates must reside in one of five districts to be eligible, Monroe County School District Board members are elected by a majority vote...
The Keys to the Capitol
A contingent of about 75 representatives from the Florida Keys headed to Tallahassee this week. Set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6-7, the annual...
Local high school graduation rates rise
The overall trend looks positive across Monroe County’s graduation rates. “As the state is getting better, so is our district,” said Executive Director of...
School Board: Full speed ahead
The Monroe County School Board met on Tuesday at Coral Shores High School to discuss the testing calendar for students and take the first...
Coldiron seeks county seat
Marathon Mayor Michelle Coldiron filed papers Monday to seek a seat on the Monroe County Commission. She will campaign for the District 2 seat...
Insurance Rate FREEZE
Fair Insurance Rates in Monroe (FIRM) was the only grassroots entity mentioned in the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s (OIR) order filed on Dec....
Governor Reappoints Two to FKCC Board of Trustees
Florida Governor Rick Scott recently announced the reappointment of Stephanie Scuderi and Sheldon Suga to the District Board of Trustees of Florida Keys Community...
Monday Morning Quarterbacking: Leaders review Irma response
From Key Largo to Key West, local officials made preparations for Hurricane Irma and, after the storm, started working on recovery. Here, the Weekly...
County launches vessel turn-in program
Monroe County’s Marine Resources Office, in coordination with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, will accept applications through Aug. 18 for its new...
