Posts in category City News

Driving Change: Officer Alexandre Gaufillet Named Key West’s Officer of the Year 2023 The Key West Police Department is proud to announce the selection of …

Aquarium Renovation Earns Preservation Award The City of Key West is honored to have received the Historic Florida Keys Foundation’s Award of Excellence for the …

KWPD Boat Safety Operation In the early hours of March 8th, the Key West Police Department’s Marine Unit conducted a vessel regulation safety operation in …

Boat Fire Overnight The Key West Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a boat fire  just off Fleming Key before dawn this …

We Need Your Input! It’s the final week to share your ideas of what you’d like to see become a part of the upgrade of …

KWHS Fire Academy Training Recently the Key West Fire Academy conducted fire extinguisher training at Station 3. The Key West High School students gained valuable …

Marijuana found on Sugarloaf Key Deputies responded to Johnson Road on Sugarloaf Key Monday at 4:30 p.m. after a man called to report finding what …

Seeking Hospital Lease Task Force Participation Key West Vice Mayor Sam Kaufman has announced that he is forming a task force to gather information and …

Coast Guard Cleanup for Mohawk Day Mayor Johnston recently presented the captain and crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk a proclamation recognizing Mohawk Day. …

February beautiful Business Award Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have recognized George’s Plumbing, 1824 Flagler Avenue. with the February Keep Key West Beautiful Award. …

Police Checking for Underage Sales On February 7th, the Key West Police Department Special Investigations Unit conducted checks of local businesses for compliance with state …

Plaque Exchange with Ship To ensure that the entire community shared in the moment, Mayor Teri Johnston and American Cruise Line exchanged plaques. The exchange …

Elizabeth Bishop Day Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission honored one of Key West’s famous poets by proclaiming February 8th as Elizabeth Bishop …

Black History Month Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission proclaimed February as Black History Month during Thursday’s regular meeting. “Black History Month …

Bike and Pedestrian Safety The City of Key West is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation and the University of North Florida to reduce …

Key West Named 2023 Tree City USA The City of Key West has just been named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day …

Key West Welcomes USCGC Barbara Mabrity The City of Key West and the Navy League Key West Chapter welcomed the USCGC Barbara Mabrity WLM 559 Monday …

City Release Annual Report The City of Key West is proud to release its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the accomplishments this past year. “We have …

Floridians Face Growing Risk of Mosquito-Borne Illness in 2024 Following Historic Numbers Recorded in 2023 ~Highly Trained Public Servants Up to the Challenge, Stand Ready …

Police Conduct Traffic Operation Motorists may have noticed a lot of blue flashing lights on Friday night. The Key West Police Department conducted a Strategic Traffic …