New Fare for Duval Loop
Beginning July 7th, Key West Transit will begin charging a fare of $1 per trip on the Duval Loop. All-day passes are available for $4 …
Proud Grandpapa
By Fred C. Klein Maggie Olive Klein, daughter of my son David and wife Julie, is my second born grandchild and first female in my …
US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites
By SAM MEDNICK, AAMER MADHANI and DAVID RISING TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that the U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites “will have everlasting …
DON’T TOP IN OR CHOP IT: MONROE COUNTY URGES SMART TREE PRUNING DURING HURRICANE SEASON
DON’T TOP IN OR CHOP IT: MONROE COUNTY URGES SMART TREE PRUNING DURING HURRICANE SEASON MONROE COUNTY, FL – Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. Monroe …
Aerial Adulticiding Mission
You can also keep track of FKMCD Aerial adulticide, larvicide and fog truck missions by utilizing our exclusive treatment notification app. Download the app NOW …
JT Thompson Named Grand Marshal for Key West Pride 2025
Key West, FL — JT Thompson, the visionary behind the “One Human Family” movement, has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshal for the Key …
Community Statement on Recent Immigration Enforcement Activity in Key West
KEY WEST, FL — In response to recent immigration enforcement actions in Key West, a broad coalition of local business owners, clergy, residents, and public …
Vance blames California Dems for violent immigration protests and calls Sen. Alex Padilla ‘Jose’
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass of …
JT Thompson Named Grand Marshal for Key West Pride 2025
Key West, FL — JT Thompson, the visionary behind the “One Human Family” movement, has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshal for the Key …
BOARD DIRECTS STAFF TO FIND ALTERNATIVES FOR NEIGHBORHOODS FACING SEA-LEVEL RISE THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE TAXPAYERS TO FUND AREAS RECEIVING SPECIAL BENEFIT
KEY LARGO, FL – In a special Monroe County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, the board directed staff to not move forward to the …
Public Meeting Notice – JNC 16th Circuit
The Judicial Nominating Commission-16TH Judicial Circuit will meet on: July 8, 2025, starting at 9:30 A.M. City Council Chambers Marathon City Hall 9805 Overseas Highway …
WELCOME BACK Familiar Faces at Jag Gallery
Duval Square’s Jag Gallery announces the opening of WELCOME BACK, a special summer group show featuring new work from award winners and others from our SMALL …
Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida
By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to …
CATHY CRANE PROMOTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR; VETERANS AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONSOLIDATED TO ONE DEPARTMENT
MONROE COUNTY, FL – To continue streamlining Monroe County departments and services, Monroe County Veterans Affairs and Monroe County Social Services will now be consolidated under …
Still Rising: The Florida Keys Welcomes Key West Pride 2025
FLORIDA KEYS (June 18, 2025) — Celebrate PRIDE in paradise! In Key West, Pride isn’t just a celebration – it’s a way of life. From June …
SARA LOPEZ, PERMIT TECHNICIAN, NAMED MONROE COUNTY’S EMPLOYEE OF THE FIRST QUARTER
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Sara Lopez, Permit Technician II in the Key Largo permitting office, is named Monroe County’s Employee of the First Quarter for 2025 …
MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE WELCOMES MARCOS OSORIO AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Fire Rescue Chief RL Colina welcomes Marcos Osorio as the new Deputy Chief of Administration. Osorio comes to Monroe County Fire …
Mel Fisher Days 2025 to Celebrate Forty-Year Anniversary of Atocha Discovery
Sebastian, FL – July 20, 2025 marks a dazzling milestone in maritime history: the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha’s …
Longtime DEA informant charged in alleged scheme to extort high-level cocaine traffickers
By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN MIAMI (AP) — A drug informant who helped the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration build some of its biggest cases has been arrested and charged …
‘Summer Solstice Celebration’ Continues in Key West with Nightly Entertainment and Artistry Through June 20
‘Summer Solstice Celebration’ Continues in Key West with Nightly Entertainment and Artistry Through June 20 Key West, Fla. — A 20-day “Summer Solstice Celebration” embracing the pageantry, …