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...
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....
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...
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...
