Nuñez: Monroe must find ‘that happy medium’ in reopening Keys
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a series in an interview with Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez.
On May 4, a slow and methodical reopening of Florida commenced...
State House candidate Lopez qualifies by petition
Republican candidate for the Florida House of Representatives District 120, Rhonda Rebman Lopez, has officially received enough signatures from District 120 voters to place her name on...
The data and the curve
From the local level to the state, task force groups are forming to examine reopening plans and the easing of restrictions, which have been in place for...
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....
Emergency help on the way from the Keys to Tallahassee
In times of disaster, it’s usually the state capitol sending help to Monroe County. In this case, it’s the opposite.
On April 6, Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi...
DeSantis eyes fixes to unemployment jam
In 2019, the state of Florida handled and processed 307,000 unemployment claims. Just the last two weeks alone, just over 348,500 claims filed in.
As for calls, the...
Governor issues ‘Safer at Home’ directive
At a press conference on March 30 outside the Hard Rock casino hotel, Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized the statewide and, specifically, South Florida message of, “Safer at...
What’s in the CARES Act for us?
The U.S. federal government passed a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus response bill on March 27. It’s intended to prop up U.S. workers, business and the economy. This...
$50,000 interest-free loans available for small businesses
As the health crisis has become a financial one, the state is making it easier for eligible small businesses to apply for Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge...
Governor: Booze and food “to-go” only
On Friday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a new order: all restaurants and food establishments must suspend dine-in options throughout the state. This follows the directive...
