Key West Lou / DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LEFT YOU FEELING CLEAN The Democratic Convention left you feeling clean, the Republican one dirty. Can’t express it any …

Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status By  GISELA SALOMON and VALERIE GONZALEZ Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to …

Death of a Lobster Diver By Rick Boettger There is a small but important sliver of good news relating to a horrific tragedy. Navy Veteran …

Cozumel Park Refreshed Cozumel Park, located on 19th Terrace in New Town, has a brand-new splash pad! The park reopened Wednesday after a couple of days …

FREE TIRE RECYCLING SCHEDULED ON SEPT. 7, OCT. 5, AND NOV. 2 FLORIDA KEYS, FL—Monroe County Solid Waste is offering free tire recycling at its …

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR MONROE COUNTY’S VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT MONROE COUNTY, FL—Monroe County’s Office of Sustainability will host several meetings starting with a two-part virtual series …

Key West Lou / THAT’S MY DAD It was an emotional night again at the Democratic National Convention. Two tear jerker episodes definitely! Each proper …

Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks By  KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The golf course is not a …

2024 Walk on White set to WOW with fresh diversity of offerings An inviting new season of “Walk on White” evenings are set to kick …

Key West Employee of the Quarter The City of Key West has named Finance Coordinator Martha Castro as City Employee of the 3rd Quarter. “Martha …

MONTILLO “SCOTT” DESQUOTTE RECOGNIZED FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE/EMPLOYEE MILESTONES FOR AUGUST MONROE COUNTY, FL— The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognizes its long-term employees …

MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE PRESENTS FIRST S.A.F.E.R. AWARD TO BIG PINE KEY RESIDENT & TOWBOAT U.S. OWNER KEVIN FREESTONE MONROE COUNTY, FL— The Monroe County Board …

Key West Lou / DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS THIS YEAR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD AND EVIL This year’s choice politically is simple. The difference between good …

School choice and a history of segregation collide as one Florida county shutters its rural schools By  KATE PAYNE MADISON, Fla. (AP) — Tens of thousands …

HURRICANE EVACUATION MODELING: PUBLIC ROGO/BPAS SURVEY #3 AVAILABLE MONROE COUNTY, FL—The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is committed to a robust public participation …

Thank You Sunrise Rotary During City Commission meeting, the Mayor and Commissioners recognized the hard work of the Key West Sunrise Rotary for their outstanding …

Two KWFD Members Honored for Years of Service The City of Key West and the City Commission this month recognized two members of the Key …

Fantasy Fest Call For Cosmic Creators and Fantasy Float Fabricators Cosmic creators, float fabricators, and costuming artists – it’s time to fill out and submit …

THREE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED REGARDING THE FUTURE OF ROGO/BPAS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS MONROE COUNTY, FL—The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is committed …

Key West Lou / DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION A WINNER…..IT’S A NEW DAY The Democratic Convention last night was a winner. Suggestive of the beginning of a …