STATE OF THE CITIES
KEY WEST
As of April 8, the City of Key West had no plans to lay off or furlough any city employees, City Manager Greg...
Key West official explains $1.2M in illegal rental fines
News of Key West’s first illegal rental arrest met with enthusiasm from residents vehemently concerned about visitors, who are not permitted in the Florida...
First arrest made in Key West for illegal vacation rental
Days after calling code enforcement against illegal vacation rentals a “top priority” for Key West and Monroe County, the first arrest has been made.
A...
Key West announces new protective measures
The city of Key West on April 5 renewed its seven-day emergency order and implemented additional protective measures for essential businesses and the people...
2 deaths reported in Monroe County
Two 55-year-old men in the Florida Keys have died from health problems related to COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus.
Keith White of Key...
Strunk Ace Hardware donates $10k to Sister Season
Volunteers from Key West’s Sister Season Fund on Saturday delivered homemade face masks to workers at Strunk Ace Hardware — and picked up a...
KEY WEST WOMAN OFFENDED BY FACEBOOK POST
APRIL FOOLS
A local Key West Woman was offended by something she read on Facebook this past Saturday. Liz Whitmire, who’s resided in Key West...
KEY WEST, ISLAMORADA AND KEY COLONY TO SHARE CITY MANAGER SERVICES
APRIL FOOLS
In a confusing and inspiring move of solidarity mixed with a bit of desperation, three Florida Keys municipalities have launched a new job...
Ibis Bay Resort forgoes profits to house essential workers
One Key West resort owner has turned the city’s “One Human Family” motto into action by forgoing profits for the next 90 days, keeping...
Key West doctor donates B12 for workers
Key West’s Hangover Hospital, which typically offers vitamin infusions to help cure the evils of the night before — or prevent them — is...
