KEY WEST MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MARKS 60 YEARS OF SERVICE & UNITY

Dear Editor & Key West community: Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone — 60 years since the Key West Military Affairs Committee (MAC) first came...
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LETTER: SAVE THE KEYS FROM OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING

On Jan 6, the Village of Islamorada became the latest governmental body in the Monroe County to unanimously pass a resolution objecting to the...
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LETTER: ISLAMORADA LIBRARY IS REOPENED WITH A REFRESHED LOOK

To the wonderful members of our Islamorada community, on behalf of the Monroe County Public Library Islamorada branch and its staff, I want to...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SAY ‘NO’ TO MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING IN FLORIDA

Following the example of Texas and at the request of the current administration, Florida is pursuing efforts to redraw our Congressional maps outside of...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FEDERAL AGENCY LAUNCHES KEY DEER RESCUE PROGRAM IT PREVIOUSLY BLOCKED

Dear Editor: Save Our Key Deer Inc. (SOKD) learned through a social media post that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Key Deer Refuge on...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...