Alum Update: Key West Summer Jobs Program for Teens Leads to Lasting Results
Beginning on Monday, June 8, up to 20 Key West High School students will step into paid summer jobs with the City of Key West …
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WM Offers Pre- and Post-Storm Tips as Hurricane Season Begins June 1
BOCA RATON — In order to prepare for hurricane season, and enable our drivers to restart essential services as soon as a storm passes, WM offers …
DOH-Monroe and Partners Fit 305 Students with Bicycle Helmets At Safety Education Event
Monroe County, Fla. — On March 12, 2026, the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe), in partnership with multiple community organizations, successfully fitted 305 …
School Board Recognizes George Fernandez for his Contributions to the School District
Monroe County, FL , The Monroe County School Board held its regular business meeting on Tuesday and recognized several people for their contributions to schools, …
Joy Nulisch Honored by Monica Haskell and the City Commission
During the April meeting, the Key West City Commission honored Joy Nulisch for her service on the Parks and Recreation Board. “Joy never hesitates to …
Key West Unearths 50-Year-Old Bicentennial Time Capsule at May Sands Montessori School
Key West Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and Police Chief Sean Brandenburg were honored to join members of the Monroe County School Board and students of …
Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and the City Commission have proclaimed April as Conch Republic Month.
Mayor Emeritus Dennis Wardlow and community leaders, in 1982, defied a state roadblock by declaring independence and establishing the Conch Republic. Now an annual celebration of Key …
Educating for Safer Streets
The City of Key West is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation and Institute of Police Technology Management to reduce the number of bicycle …
National Public Schools Week: Shining a Spotlight on the Magic That Happens Every Day in Monroe County School District Classrooms
Key West, FL— National Public Schools Week, celebrated February 23 – 27, 2026, is a time to celebrate the incredible work happening every day in …
Key West Key Lime Festival celebrates island’s tart treasure
From Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5, Key West, Florida’s annual Key Lime Festival returns to celebrate the world’s most legendary citrus with a …
Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden Speaker Series
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden continues its monthly Speaker Series at 1:00 pm on February 21, 2026 in the Toppino Nature Chapel. …
“Presidential Families Weekend and Forum” Feb. 12-16 at Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West
Key West, Fla., Feb. 7, 2026 – The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with The Society of Presidential Descendants, will host a …
Three Carter descendants to take part in 2026 Presidential Descendants Forum in Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. — On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with the Society of Presidential Descendants, will welcome …
First Ladies Legacies Explored at Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. — America’s First Ladies were in the spotlight Jan. 23-24 at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, where the Key West Harry …
City Accepted Funding from Legislature
Key West Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez welcomed Florida State Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez who came to City Hall today to present the City with a …
Veterans Day Ceremonies Planned Across the Florida Keys, with Parade in Key West
Monroe County Veterans Affairs is co-hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony with the City of Key West to honor all Veterans and commemorate the 10th anniversary …
Key West Marks Grand Opening of Long-Awaited Lofts at Bahama Village
An oddly shaped parcel appeared on every development plan pertaining to the property we now know as Truman Waterfront Park. For nearly 30 years, officials …
Florida Keys Elections Office Unveils New Website
Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? Did you update your address when you moved last year? Do you know your new polling place? …
New Public Art Installation Brightens Key West’s Historic Seaport
The City of Key West is thrilled to see the installation of the newest Art in Public Places project at the Historic Seaport plaza at …
Key West Ambassadors Academy Graduates 43rd Class, Empowering Citizens to Shape Their City
The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 43rd class during this week’s City Commission meeting. They join nearly 700 citizens who now have a better insight …