Posts in category City News

Key West Division Chief of Emergency Management Gregory Barroso, City Manager Albert Childress, NWS Meteorologist in Charge Chip Kasper, and Warning Coordinator Meteorologist Jon Rizzo. …

New Key West City Commission Procedures The community will see some changes in the way the City of Key West conducts City Commission meetings. Beginning …

Memorial Day Closure and Ceremonies Key West City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th in honor of Memorial Day. During the day, there will …

Mayor Serves on Resiliency Panel Mayor Teri Johnston recently participated in the “Motivating Coastal Communities to Action: Mayors’ Panel” at the 2023 Tampa Bay Regional …

Community Pays Respect to Fallen Officers On Friday, May 19th the community paid tribute to those brave men and women in law enforcement who have fallen …

Memorial Day Closure and Ceremonies Key West City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th in honor of Memorial Day. During the day, there will …

Change in Landlord/Tenant Laws The City of Key West wants to make tenants and landlords aware that a new bill signed into law in Tallahassee …

Key West Fire Academy Graduation A group of dedicated Key West High School students graduated this morning from the Key West Fire Department’s Firefighters Academy. …

National Mental Health Awareness Month Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West Commission, during Tuesday’s regular meeting, proclaimed this week as National Mental Health Awareness …

Maritime Heritage Day In recognition of the vital role that our merchants and seamen play in Key West’s history, culture and economy, Mayor Teri Johnston …

Derby Day Donation The Gardens Hotel owner Kate Miano presented the Key West Police Mounted Unit with a check for over $3,000 — funds raised …

College Honors City Manager McLauchlin Retiring City Manager Patti McLauchlin was recently honored by the College of the Florida Keys with one of its most …

USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee Commissions in Conch Republic Honoring Navy Nurses KEY WEST, FL — The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS …

Two Arrested on Drug Charges On May 12th, the Key West Police Department Special Investigations Unit and Special Response Team, along with Homeland Security Investigations …

Commission Proclaims Canon John H. Reece Jr. Day Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West Commission joined together in proclaiming May 6th as Canon John H. …

Transit Adds Workforce Express The City of Key West and Key West Transit are launching a new express route and implementing service adjustments to help …

Commission Commends Wildlife Center Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West Commission joined together in recognizing the dedicated and valuable work of the Key West …

Transit Adds Workforce Express The City of Key West and Key West Transit are launching a new express route and implementing service adjustments to help …

Commissioners Lissette Carey and Jimmy Weekley, Tree Commission Chairman Misha McRAE, Tree Commission Board member Ed Cunningham, Coastlove’s Alicia Manfroy, Mayor Teri Johnston, Urban Forester …

HR Director Farist Recognized at Retirement Retiring City Manager Patti McLauchlin, at a recent city Commission meeting, presented retiring Human Resources Director Samantha Farist a …