Posts in category Monroe County News

County Continues to Advocate for Local Contractors not State Licensed MONROE COUNTY – In 2021, the State of Florida Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 735, which …

Successful Sale of Airport Revenue Bonds for EYW Concourse A Project KEY WEST, FL – Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi and Director of Airports Richard Strickland …

Monroe County Mayor David Rice, Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, and Commissioners Michelle Coldiron, Jim Scholl, and Holly Merrill Raschein join Monroe County Parks and …

Monroe County Moves Forward With Two Canal Restoration Projects in Key Largo KEY LARGO – Monroe County is underway with its water quality improvement and restoration …

Monroe County Commissioners Approve Key West Airport Project Plans KEY WEST – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved plans for the Concourse A …

Parks and Beaches Team Leader Tony Roberts Recognized with 10 Years of Service Award KEY WEST – Monroe County Parks and Beaches Team Leader Tony Roberts …

Farmer Jeanne Selander Receives Honorary Conch Certificate at Today’s BOCC Meeting KEY WEST – Today, Farmer Jeanne Selander received her Honorary Conch Certificate after 24 years …

Runway Repairs Complete at Key West International Airport KEY WEST – As of 6 a.m. today, the runway at Key West International Airport has been repaired …

Anonymous Tip & Internal Audit Identify Controlled Substance Discrepancies at Trauma Star MONROE COUNTY, FL –  Last week, Monroe County Fire Rescue received an anonymous …

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT’S JEFF MANNING GRADUATES PRESTIGIOUS FEMA ADVANCED ACADEMY MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Emergency Management Senior Planner Jeff Manning graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency …

MCFR Chief Hudson Completes Highest Credentialing with Chief Fire Officer Designation MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Fire Rescue Chief Steven Hudson completed the professional designation …

‘Staying Active in Life’ SAIL Program for Seniors to be Discussed at Bernstein Park Aug. 10 at 10:30 a.m. STOCK ISLAND, FL – Monroe County Mayor …

KEY WEST VETERAN ALVIN ALCE TO BE FORMALLY ISSUED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS INCURRED WHILE SERVING IN VIETNAM KEY WEST, FL – With the help …

Anonymous Tip & Internal Audit Identify Controlled Substance Discrepancies at Trauma Star MONROE COUNTY, FL –  Last week, Monroe County Fire Rescue received an anonymous …

Monroe County Public Library Islamorada Branch to Close One Hour Early Four Days a Week ISLAMORADA, FL – The Monroe County Public Library Islamorada branch will …

Project Management Continues Seawall Repairs at Higgs Beach in Key West KEY WEST, FL – Monroe County Project Management continues seawall repairs at Higgs Beach in …

Derelict stone crab and lobster ghost traps collected by local captains Ocean Aid 360 from Florida Keys waters were disposed of at Cudjoe Key Transfer …

Transit and Mobility Coordinator and Strategic Planning Director Kimberly Matthews, left, County Administrator Roman Gastesi, and Mayor David Rice join FDOT’s Stacey Miller to deliver …

FDOT Provides Feedback for Monroe County’s Transportation Master Plan MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provided feedback on Monroe County’s U.S. 1 …

Monroe County Commissioners Welcome 3 New Firefighter/EMTs to Monroe County Fire Rescue MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners welcomed three new …