Posts in category City News

City Seeing Greater Savings in Flood Insurance Some 8,000 Key West property owners will see substantial savings in their flood insurance, come October 1st. FEMA …

In the photo: Commissioners Gregory Davila and Clayton Lopez, Mayor Teri Johnston, and Vice Mayor Sam Kaufman.  City Commission Grateful for Art Donation The Key …

Cow Key Bridge Reopens Today All four lanes of the Cow Key Channel Bridge are expected to be open on Today. But motorists will still …

Fake ID Leads to Drug Bust Over the weekend, the Key West Police Department seized drugs, guns and money after a minor tried using fake …

Guidelines for Reopened Bars On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, DBPR Secretary Beshears issued an order which reversed his bar closure order and allowed bars to …

30-Year Old Field Gets New Turf The Key West City Commission continued its effort to improve green and recreational space on the island by approving …

City Budget Remains at Rollback As residents and businesses begin to rebuild from the COVID economy, the Key West City Commission, in a unanimous vote …

Ellie Barker Honored for 30 Years of Service Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg today presented two plaques to Ellie Barker in honor of her …

KOTS Contract Awarded The Key West City Commission, in a unanimous vote Monday evening, approved a new management company for the Keys Temporary Overnight Shelter, …

Officer and Civilian of the First Half Honored During an awards ceremony Friday at the Grand Key Resort, Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg named …

In the photo: Chief Sean Brandenburg and Officer Chase Purcell. (Officers Perez and Morris were unable to attend the ceremony.) Officers Awarded for Professionalism During an …

Mayor Teri Johnston declared September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution Week Mayor Teri Johnston, during Wednesday’s virtual City Commission meeting, declared September 17th through the 23rd as Constitution …

Fantasy Fest is canceled As we move into October, residents and visitors are reminded that, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Fantasy Fest is …

Simonton Street from Southard south sports a fresh, smooth mill and pave. Now that the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority has finished replacing infrastructure on the …

In the photo: Firefighter Freddy Varela ringing the bell during the 2019 9/11 ceremony. 9/11 Ceremony on Facebook Live The City of Key West invites …

Virtual City Commission Meeting The Key West City Commission is holding a virtual meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 16th. The agenda is available …

Use Alternate Gate for Cemetery Access Due to some damage caused to the main entrance Key West Cemetery gate, entrance will be through the Windsor …

National Suicide Prevention Week Mayor Teri Johnston and the entire City Commission have proclaimed the week of September 6th through the 12th as National Suicide Prevention Week. …

Hazardous Waste Drop Off Resumes On September 5th, the City of Key West and Waste Management will be hosting the First Saturday Free Household Hazardous …

Woman arrested after knife incident  A 28-year-old Stock Island woman was arrested early Sunday morning after confronting her neighbors with a kitchen knife. Anastasiia Torna …