LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COMMUNITY URGED TO TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSED HEALTH AND HUMAN...
In July, Monroe County’s Human Services Advisory Board (HSAB) learned that the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) was poised to implement a 50% cut...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WHY FISHING FAMILIES MATTER MORE THAN EVER
Dear Editor:
The Florida Keys are known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and laid-back charm — but beneath the surface lies a deeper story....
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: THE FIGHT AGAINST MOSQUITOES MATTERS NOW MORE THAN EVER
Aug. 20 is World Mosquito Day, a date that marks Sir Ronald Ross’ groundbreaking discovery in 1897 that mosquitoes spread malaria.
Globally, the day is...
OFFICIALS OFFER BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS ABOUT THREATS
To the editor:
Here are important safety tips for parents, guardians and school supporters.
Every day, thousands of students attend school across our Florida Keys. And...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: COUNTY CUTS LIFELINE BY CANCELING CONCH CONNECT RIDE PROGRAM
Monroe County’s decision to discontinue Conch Connect on Aug.15, is a step backward for our community. This micro-transit service provided over 65,000 rides in...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: MAYOR HENRIQUEZ SHOULD REMOVE VICE MAYOR LISSETTE CAREY
Dear Editor:
It’s been three weeks since the grand jury recommended that Commissioner Lissette Carey resign. Carey immediately made clear she has no intention of...
LETTER: VIETNAM VETERANS RECEIVE A ‘CEREMONY OF GRATITUDE’ IN KEY LARGO
Dear Editor,
The Ceremony of Gratitude presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted by Italian Food Company owners Tony and Isis Wright and...
LETTER: LITERACY IS THE FOUNDATION OF LEARNING
The recent celebration of Celebrate Literacy Week across the Monroe County School District was a vibrant and engaging reminder of the joy that reading...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: OUTSIDE DRUG DEALERS POSED THE GREATEST DANGER IN 20TH STREET...
I want to take this opportunity to clarify the situation on 20th Street and make a clear distinction between the camp residents and the...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: KEYS RUNNERS SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS
On Nov. 2, over 200 runners and walkers gathered at Big Pine Community Park to honor first responders locally and nationally in the inaugural...
