BACK IN SESSION – Raschein reviews legislative priorities
State Rep. Holly Raschein had quite a busy day on March 5. The first day of session in Tallahassee, she got an early start...
Yes, Amendment 4 is Valid – Convicted felons are now able to vote
As of Jan. 8, 2019, Florida’s Amendment 4 went into effect, restoring voting rights to potentially 1.2 million to 1.4 million Florida residents with...
Teri Johnston is Officially Key West’s Newest Mayor
It’s the end—and beginning—of an era. On Nov. 19 at noon, Key Westers gathered at Josephine Parker City Hall on White Street to see...
Teri Johnston Elected First Openly Gay Female Mayor of Key West
Key West mayoral hopeful Teri Johnston overcame opponent Margaret Romero with 66.11 percent of the vote on Tuesday. 10,038 Key West citizens cast their...
Marathon Mayor Michelle Coldiron is New Monroe County Commissioner
Hurricane Irma changed the landscape of Monroe County’s District 2 — in physical ways and political themes. Much of the district’s residents in unincorporated...
Key West is Isolated, but Exemplary
On the evening of Nov. 6 in Key West, there were toasts and embraces, as well as tears shed and gnashing of teeth. Democratic...
Marathon elects Gonzalez, Senmartin – Neugent’s bid falls 44 votes short
Political newcomer Luis Gonzalez ran away with the top spot in the Marathon City Council race.
“Without the support of the community and the team,...
Holly Raschein Holds Seat, Debbie Mucarsel Powell Bests Curbelo.
State Rep. Holly Raschein will return to Tallahassee as a senior legislator. First elected in 2012, the Republican sought and won her fourth and...
Votes by the numbers – and words
67.8
Percentage of registered Monroe County voters who cast ballots this election.
“For a gubernatorial election, this is the highest it’s been as far as I...
Florida Governor Hopeful Andrew Gillum Makes Final Push in Key West
Mayor of Tallahassee and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum visited Key West on Thursday, Nov. 1, drawing hundreds to Higgs Beach to hear him...




















