Posts in category City News

Animal Farm open Sunday, Mother’s Day! Come see the new butterfly garden! The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is open to the public this Sunday from 1 …

Woman arrested in mail room theft A 41-year-old Islamorada woman was arrested Tuesday for stealing a package in an Upper Keys mail room on March 29. Christi Annette …

Man arrested for illegal gun possession   A 27-year-old Key West man arrested Monday on firearm and drug charges. Jesus Barreto was charged with possession of a …

HARRY HARRIS PARK BOAT RAMP TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS MAY 29 – JUNE 5, 2018 TAVERNIER, FL – The ramp at Monroe County’s Harry Harris Park in …

Trophia Foundation Recognized Mayor Craig Cates recently recognized the generous role the Trophia Foundation plays in replenishing the island’s green canopy by proclaiming May first …

Upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial events Please view/share the attached flyers for two upcoming law enforcement memorials. The public is invited and encouraged to attend both …

Man arrested for causing a disturbance/threatening deputy A 33-year-old Islamorada man was arrested Sunday for threating a Sheriff’s Office deputy after causing a disturbance at a restaurant. …

MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUES PUTS OUT MOTOR COACH FIRE ON STOCK ISLAND STOCK ISLAND, FL – Monroe County Fire Rescue responded at about 3 a.m. Monday to a …

MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CREATING VOLUNTEER ‘MONROE EMERGENCY RESERVE CORPS’ MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Emergency Management is creating a “Monroe Emergency Reserve Corps” that …

Man arrested in motorcycle pursuit One of two motorcyclists who fled from the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement on U.S. 1 early Monday morning …

Ideas for funding College Road affordable housing complex start to emerge BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The picture of how the city will …

SCHOOL BOARD OFFICIALS MEET TO WORKSHOP DRUG TESTING POLICY  WHO:   School Board Members, Executive Leadership Team, the Public, GEMs  WHAT: Board members plan to meet for a …

Man arrested following brief pursuit A 30-year-old Duck Key man was arrested at gunpoint in Marathon late Saturday night after fleeing from deputies attempting to make a …

Man arrested for Facebook threats A 47-year-old mainland Florida man has been arrested following an investigation into threats posted on Facebook in March in which …

Art fund waivers granted to two non-profits over Kaufman objections BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite concerns from one city official that commissioners …

Sheriff Rick Ramsay presents Take Stock nonprofit with check Take Stock in Children Program Coordinator Chuck Licis received a check for $25,000 from Sheriff Rick …

Man arrested for Friday fire on Big Pine Key A 49-year-old homeless man was arrested Friday night for starting a fire in a shopping cart that quickly became an …

Sheriff’s Office removes graffiti Sheriff Rick Ramsay and the Sheriff’s Office are committed to keeping our communities safe and clean. The Sheriff’s Office has noticed …

Sheriff’s Office holds Quarterly Awards ceremony On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held its Quarterly Employee Awards ceremony in Marathon. Sheriff Rick Ramsay recognized outstanding employees …

Sheriff’s Office removes graffiti Attached are some pictures of recent work by the Sheriff’s Office to remove graffiti. Sheriff Rick Ramsay and the Sheriff’s Office …