Key West beaches remain officially closed

Key West beaches remain officially closed, contrary to local rumors swirling around the island about Smathers Beach and Dog Beach being open and occupied. “Key...

Governor: Online learning in place until summer

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced this weekend that Florida’s schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year. At least 27 other...

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...

STATE OF THE CITIES

ISLAMORADAIslamorada Village Council members meeting virtually April 16 to consider approved a proposed sublease agreement with the state over the Indian Key boat ramp. Among...

County slowly climbs to 68 positive cases

Just before 7 p.m. on April 17, the Florida Department of Health released the latest COVID-19 case count. There are 68 positive cases in the...

Key West charter pilot asks the right questions

Folks in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and a host of other cities still can book a plane ticket online and land at Key West International...

Air and sea loopholes enable illegal arrivals

Folks in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami and a host of other cities still can book a plane ticket online and land at Key West International...

Nature walks and life lessons

In conjunction with this year’s modified City Nature Challenge (CNC), Ocean Studies Charter School in Tavernier will be asking students to conduct nature tours...

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...

County: get strict on airports

The virtual format for the April BOCC meeting didn’t impede the county commissioners from getting important work done during the shutdown period. Early in...