Tag: Monroe County
Florida Keys star in new ‘Coast Guard Mission Critical’ tv show
It’s a television docuseries that follows the U.S. Coast Guard as they protect and patrol against drug runners, smugglers and human traffickers, as well...
County, aqueduct, fishing guides challenge pollution permit at Turkey Point
Add Monroe County to the growing number of challengers to a proposed pollution permit renewal for Florida Power and Light’s generating units at Turkey...
From hot temps and tempers, checkpoint staff deserves thanks
There were times of intense heat, high humidity and hot tempers. There was even a day or two when it wasn’t only the wind...
BOCC leaving mask-wearing decisions up to businesses, for now
Mandating masks upon entry inside restaurants, retail stores and other establishments will be up to Keys business owners to decide. While a majority of...
Meteorologist Jon Rizzo: The eye on the storm
Typically associated with frozen drinks and alluring islands, the term “tropical” acquires a sobering significance every summer, when it often precedes more worrisome words...
As Florida reopens, Keys get ready for visitors
By Jim McCarthy, Sara Matthis and Mandy Miles
Gov. Ron DeSantis characterized Florida’s next reopening step as a “full phase one” during a May 15...
FROM BONE DRY TO VERY SOGGY
Turn off the sprinklers.
Through tomorrow, the Keys will continue to see more rain as a system moves from west to east across the Keys...
Free COVID-19 relief food distribution in Islamorada on May 14
In collaboration with Feeding South Florida, Monroe County, and the Ocean Reef Community Foundation, United Way of Collier and the Keys announces that a...
STATE: 1,300 affordable building permits pass review
Soon after Hurricane Irma swept the Keys in 2017, decimating most of its de facto affordable housing, former Gov. Rick Scott “gifted” the Keys...
3 commissioners: Gastesi doesn’t need to resign
Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers startled many listeners during a May 6 radio interview when she said County Administrator Roman Gastesi had offered to...
