Key West Attorney Issues Memo on Court Ruling Striking Down Florida’s Open Carry Ban
The City of Key West’s City Attorney Kendal Harden has issued a memo clarifying a recent court decision regarding the open carrying of firearms. On …
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Key West Launches Capital Repair Project at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Key West is conducting a capital repair project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The two deep injection wells operate full time, …
Poinciana Receives SRO Pelican Wrap Vehicle
The Key West Police Department was thrilled to unveil the newly wrapped Poinciana Pelicans School Resource Officer vehicle this week. Students of Poinciana Elementary School …
Key West Transit Mechanics Advance Skills Through Specialized Training Program
Recently, City of Key West transit mechanics participated in an extensive training session led by Eddie Patane from Lively Technical College. Patane is part of …
Bayview Park Community Meeting
The City of Key West is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, September 24th at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall in preparation for a grant application …
Roundabout Installation Underway
Work is underway for a new roundabout at the intersection of Staples Avenue and 4th Street. The traffic-calming device is aimed at making this busy bicycle …
Florida Court Strikes Down Open Carry Ban: Key West Issues Guidance Following Statewide Memo
The City of Key West’s City Attorney Kendal Harden has issued a memo clarifying a recent court decision regarding the open carrying of firearms. On …
Key West Undertakes Major Repairs at Wastewater Treatment Plant Injection Wells
The City of Key West is conducting a capital repair project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The two deep injection wells operate full time, …
Key West Launches High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety
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 …
Poinciana Receives SRO Pelican Wrap Vehicle
The Key West Police Department was thrilled to unveil the newly wrapped Poinciana Pelicans School Resource Officer vehicle this week. Students of Poinciana Elementary School …
Key West Honors Former Mayor Sheila Mullins with Nature Preserve Dedication and Proclamation Day
Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and the Key West City Commission honored former Mayor Sheila Mullins for her environmental accomplishments by naming September 3rd as Sheila Mullins …
Key West Man Sentenced to Prison for Felony Burglary and Theft
KEY WEST, FL – Circuit Judge Mark Jones has sentenced Artie Vance Scott III, 52, to 40.8 months in state prison after Scott entered no-contest …
From Lunch Scraps to Garden Snacks: Key West Students Turn Food Waste into Garden Gold
This school year, the City of Key West Utilities Department and the Montessori Children’s School of Key West are teaming up to turn food waste …
Key West and Business Guild Partner on New Landmark to Honor LGBTQ+ Community
The City of Key West and the Key West Business Guild Executive director Rob Dougherty and Board President Cori Convertito met this week to collaborate …
Feedback on Moving Forward Post crosswalk removal
September 9, 2025 Dear Rob and Fritzie, Thank you for inviting the community to offer input regarding your meeting with the city manager tomorrow at …
Key West Utilities Launches Stormwater Well Rehabilitation Plan to Improve Drainage and Water Quality
The City of Key West Utilities Department is implementing a plan to clean, service, and rehabilitate area stormwater wells. Most of the pump assist wells …
Business Tax Renewal Time
The City of Key West Licensing Department wants to remind all business tax receipt holders that this year’s renewal reminders will arrive via email, replacing …
Progress Report Online
As the City of Key West moves into the new fiscal year, we are pleased to report substantial progress on the recommendations issued by the …
Key West Honors Jean Cine for 20 Years of Dedicated Service
The City of Key West and the City Commission this month recognized Jean Cine for reaching a remarkable milestone: 20 years of dedicated service with …
Bill Butler Temporarily Closed
Bill Butler Park, located on Poorhouse Lane, is temporarily closed. A tree broke overnight, and to ensure public safety, the park will remain closed until …