WHAT DOES GOVERNOR’S ORDER MEAN FOR THE KEYS?
CITY OF MARATHON: “Last night, the Governor released order 2020-112, lessening some restrictions in counties other than Miami, Broward and Palm Beach Counties starting Monday May 4th....
Where to get free food everyday
In times of crisis, the Keys community comes together like no other, to provide support and love. During this unprecedented economic uncertainty, many local businesses have stepped...
COVID-19 overtime requests could break county budget
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the initial paid leave for furloughed workers.
Monroe County officials were looking to save $733,000 over 16 weeks, or...
County reopening task force groups announced
Several county task force groups have been formed to discuss plans to relax protective measures currently in place. On Monday evening, those groups and members were announced.
Monroe...
Key West reopens beaches, parks to residents
Key West is opening its beaches and parks to residents starting today, Monday, April 27, according to a letter that Key West City Manager Greg Veliz circulated...
Why are there no cases on Big Pine Key?
There’s a glaring anomaly in the health department’s twice daily case count of COVID-19 in the Keys. There are no cases reported on Big Pine Key, despite...
Flattening the curve
As of the afternoon of Thursday, April 23, the Florida Keys were five days into the 14-day goal of no new infections, health department administrator Bob Eadie...
Ultralight plane that crashed in Marathon identified by FHP
Tasked with investigating the airplane crash in Marathon on April 9, the Florida Highway Patrol has identified the aircraft registration, but not the deceased. The aircraft was...
County eyes phase-in plan for reopening
Just a day after county officials urged caution over a reopening, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council announced on April 21 that officials are beginning to outline...
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 submitted, and only...
