Legislative Session has Ended … is Gov DeSantis a Friend of the Keys?
by Chris Massicotte
I will say up front that I am no fan of Ron DeSantis and the Republican controlled legislature. This legislative session...
Nuñez visits Keys, recounts legislative victories
There’s no slowing down for Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez, even with legislative session over in Tallahassee.
Nuñez, who currently oversees health-care issues in the state...
Tropical Almond Latest Branch in Tree Commission Controversy
By Reda Wigle
A century-old tropical almond tree, rooted on Louisa Street in Old Town, has been approved for removal via a 4-2 vote by...
Monroe County Tax Collector makes bid for commission seat
Danise “Dee Dee” Henriquez announced her bid for the District 1 seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners on June 25, making the...
Mucarsel-Powell takes role in disaster recovery
Three days out from the start of the 2019 hurricane season, and the Florida Keys are still asking: where’s the 2017 money?
In a May...
Water a winner during legislative session
The 60-day legislative session in Tallahassee came to a close May 4. With money for Keys projects and increased funds for Everglades restoration, state...
The Great City Manager Debate: Part II
The Weekly has reported on the ongoing conversation about who will replace current City Manager Jim Scholl, whose contract was recently extended to Oct....
Keys representatives visit D.C. for funding
Islamorada and Marathon representatives, as well as Key Largo wastewater officials, flew to the nation’s capital last week to speak to senators, representatives and...
Bills linger as end of session approaches
Legislative session in Tallahassee comes to a close May 3, and bills in the House and Senate are learning their fate. Here are a...
First they came for straws, then plastic bags: state legislation going after local laws
It’s funny, almost. Florida legislators and Key West city officials are using the exact same argument on opposite sides of the issue to prove...
