Governor appoints Cates to County Commission
Craig Cates no longer has to mount an election campaign for his County Commission run.
Governor Ron DeSantis called Cates Tuesday morning and, after a brief conversation, appointed...
CRF, Mote kick up restoration efforts in 2019
Sometimes, the news from the reef can feel heavy and hopeless. Between record coral bleaching, overuse of ocean resources, toxic runoff, and now a mystery coral disease,...
Two confirmed to date, with third awaiting confirmation
The number of positive coronavirus cases jumped to two Monday morning. Like the first case, the second is travel-related, according to health officials.
Per the Florida Health Department,...
Virtual support platform delivers supplies, meets needs and helps locals
Community. Reaching out. Locals helping locals. These were the things on Stephanie Stevens’ mind when she launched the Florida Keys Request Line Facebook group earlier this week.
“From...
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 Keys, continuing to...
Somebunny loves Stock Island! Locals stage Easter HUNT tomorrow
Organizers have put together a combination Easter egg hunt and scavenger hunt on Sunday, April 12. One hundred numbered buoys will be placed around Stock Island, south...
Patience, please – Cow Key Bridge work continues as visitors return to Key West
The relative emptiness of Key West and the Lower Keys over the past 10 or so weeks was a rare silver lining with regard to the Cow...
Two jail deputies test positive for COVID-19, all additional tests negative so far, according...
Two sheriff’s deputies who live in Homestead and work in the Key West jail tested positive this week for COVID-19. But widespread testing of other deputies has...
Personal trainer starts new business, goes virtual for clients
Kara Jaeger knows what it takes for one to reach workout goals. Despite the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the personal trainer is finding a new way to help...
County approves road abandonment for Wreckers Cay project
Only three county commissioners were present for the July 15 vote that approved the county’s abandonment of a portion of Laurel Avenue on Stock Island to enable...
