Posts in category City News

Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad: Suspicious item at Higgs Beach is inert The Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called to the Edward B. Knight Pier in …

City Manager Recognizes Staff for Years of Service City Manager Greg Veliz last night gave a shout out to a number of employees who have …

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day During this week’s City Commission meeting, Mayor Teri Johnston proclaimed August 26th as Women’s Equality Day. This month marks 100 years since …

FDOT begins Hurricane Irma-related repairs this week    The Florida Department of Transportation began a 13-month, $6 million project Monday from Mile Marker 33.6 to …

Man arrested on gun/drug charges following traffic stop A 46-year-old Houston, Texas man was arrested Saturday afternoon for possessing a handgun and ammo as well …

Teen arrested after shooting gun at occupied vehicle A 16-year-old Homestead male was arrested Sunday after shooting into an occupied car at Key Largo Community …

  Assistant City Manager Patti McLauchlin today presented Fleet Lead Mechanic James Knowles a gold watch, marking his 20 years of dedicated service with the …

Pool Temporarily Closed The Martin Luther King Jr. Community pool will be closed on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th. Monday’s closure is for pool …

Sgt. Alex Rodriguez and Chief Sean Brandenburg. Alex Rodriguez Promoted as newest Sergeant Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg swore in Alex Rodriguez on Wednesday …

Virtual City Commission Meeting The Key West City Commission is holding a special virtual meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19th. The agenda is …

FDOT to close Seven Mile Bridge for repairs Wednesday night into Thursday morning  Motorists are asked to plan ahead as the Florida Department of Transportation …

Possible Social Security scam reported The Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from a Key Largo resident regarding a possible scam involving a caller claiming …

Jason Castillo Promoted to Lieutenant Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg swore in Jason Castillo on Monday as the Department’s newest lieutenant. Lt. Castillo started …

Men cited for wildlife violations   Two Fort Myers men were given mandatory notice to appear in court citations Thursday for hogfish and lobster violations …

MONROE COUNTY ANNOUNCES RENTAL AND MORTGAGE RELIEF FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19 MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County will be distributing funding totaling $838,069 …

Florida Keys Coronavirus Cases Updated August 7   The latest report from the Florida Department of Health shows there are 18 new cases today in …

Rent and Mortgage Assistance Available in Key West Renters and homeowner in Key West are urged to take advantage of funding being distributed through Monroe …

Bahama Village Arch Installed Key West Community Services crews on Friday reinstalled the beloved Bahama Village Arch at the corner of Duval and Petronia streets. …

Interior of one of the men’s dormitories at KOTS, the City of Key West homeless shelter on Stock Island, photographed September of 2019. (Photo John …

German TV Expose of Duval Rip-Off Shops Now Available The German prime time television show Achtung Abzock! (Attention Rip-Offs) went under cover to expose Duval …