DESANTIS RESCINDS COVID-19 FINES IMPOSED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
By Jim McCarthy and Mandy Miles
Individuals and businesses in Florida facing fines for violating city- or county-imposed restrictions in the last year won’t need to pay up.
An...
COUNTY COMMISSION BACKS KEY WEST VOTERS, OPPOSES STATE BILL TO VOID CRUISE SHIP LIMITS
With no discussion and a unanimous vote, the Monroe County commissioners on March 17 approved a resolution by Commissioner Craig Cates to oppose a proposed state bill...
RESIDENTS 50 AND OLDER CAN SIGN UP FOR SHOT STARTING MONDAY
Gov. Ron DeSantis will sign an executive order today that opens eligibility even further from 60 years of age to 50. The governor made the announcement on...
VACCINE ELIGIBILITY OPENS UP TO 18-PLUS on APRIL 5
COVID-19 vaccinations will be open to all adults ages 18 and older beginning April 5.
Gov. Ron DeSantis released a nearly three-minute video on March 25 announcing vaccine...
SCHOOL DISTRICT PONDERS STATE GRADES
Monroe County school officials say they are undecided about whether to seek the annual grade assigned to the district by the state, until they see what other...
BREAKING NEWS: STATE SENATE PASSES BILL TO VOID KEY WEST CRUISE SHIP REDUCTION
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed the bill that voids Key West's initiative to significantly reduce the number of cruise ships that can visit the island city.
Senate...
LEGISLATION RELATED TO KEYS MOVE AHEAD IN TALLAHASSEE
Key bills await consideration as legislative session in Tallahassee draws to a close. The last day is scheduled for April 30, and the race is on to...
SCHOOLS ON TAP TO GET $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL AID
Just as many U.S. citizens have been receiving stimulus payments from the federal government throughout this pandemic, the Monroe County School District has received emergency relief funds...
BREAKING NEWS: LEGISLATURE SAYS KEY WEST CAN’T LIMIT CRUISE SHIPS
Key West’s effort to ban large cruise ships is on death row, the governor its only lifeline.
A single signature by Gov. Ron DeSantis could bring a breathless...
TALLAHASSEE ROUNDUP: LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS FRIDAY
A 60-day legislative session in Tallahassee is nearing the end. While some bills related to election administration and social media are making progress, other pieces of legislation...
