/tags/monroe-county Monroe County en-US SA���ʴ�ı Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-29/cutting-florida-property-taxes-could-take-a-bite-out-of-mosquito-control If passed, the state's mosquito control districts that rely on ad valorem taxes could lose a third of their funding, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-06-29/cutting-florida-property-taxes-could-take-a-bite-out-of-mosquito-control Jenny Staletovich /americas/2026-05-18/monroe-county-sheriff-rick-ramsay-feds-have-not-contacted-him-about-possible-cuba-drone-threat “I am monitoring the situation, but I have not been contacted by any government agency and I don’t believe there is any reason to be concerned,” said the Monroe County sheriff in a statement. Mon, 18 May 2026 05:22:56 GMT /americas/2026-05-18/monroe-county-sheriff-rick-ramsay-feds-have-not-contacted-him-about-possible-cuba-drone-threat Sergio R. Bustos /law-justice/2026-05-07/key-west-rainbow-fence-protest-aclu Coley Sohn and Linda Bagley-Sohn, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, say the city censored their protest against the city painting over its rainbow crosswalks. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:08 GMT /law-justice/2026-05-07/key-west-rainbow-fence-protest-aclu News Service of Florida /arts-culture/2026-04-22/conch-cuisine-florida-keys-history A new history exhibit, “Celebrating Conch Cuisine,” showcases the ways people in the Florida Keys would gather, preserve and prepare different meals and the way these methods have shaped food traditions in the region. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-04-22/conch-cuisine-florida-keys-history Alyssa Ramos /environment/2026-02-06/water-shortage-warnings-miami-dade-keys Under the order, residents are reminded to follow local rules that restrict lawn watering to twice a week, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:27:06 GMT /environment/2026-02-06/water-shortage-warnings-miami-dade-keys Jenny Staletovich /government-politics/2026-01-09/salazar-among-17-republicans-in-house-to-vote-to-extend-health-care-subsidies-defying-gop-leaders The lone South Florida Republican to join Democrats was U.S. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, of Miami, whose congressional district has one of the highest ACA enrollment rates in the country. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-09/salazar-among-17-republicans-in-house-to-vote-to-extend-health-care-subsidies-defying-gop-leaders Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking | Associated Press /arts-culture/2025-10-26/fantasy-fest-parade-key-west-2025 Tens of thousands of spectators packed Key West's most famous street Saturday night for the 46th annual Fantasy Fest parade, an event that showcased dazzling floats, creative costumes, and energetic performances, solidifying its reputation as one of the nation's most outlandish parades. Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:18:31 GMT /arts-culture/2025-10-26/fantasy-fest-parade-key-west-2025 SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /arts-culture/2025-10-08/key-wests-walk-on-white-art-stroll-to-launch-2025-2026-season Launched in 1999, WOW was originally intended to promote and celebrate Key West’s mid-town galleries and showcase the range and caliber of their artists. However, the event has grown significantly, evolving to now include multiple White St. district businesses and destinations. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-10-08/key-wests-walk-on-white-art-stroll-to-launch-2025-2026-season SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /weather/2025-09-27/south-florida-officials-keep-eye-on-tropical-storm-forming-in-the-atlantic-imelda Officials across South Florida, which has been saturated by rain throughout September, continue to keep an eye on an unnamed weather system gaining strength in the Caribbean. Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:42:06 GMT /weather/2025-09-27/south-florida-officials-keep-eye-on-tropical-storm-forming-in-the-atlantic-imelda SA���ʴ�ı News Staff /news-in-brief/2025-09-11/monroe-county-commissioners-vote-against-ordinance-to-expand-overseas-highway-through-florida-keys All five commissioners, in a joint statement, said they could not support the changes, "especially after hearing from the public and receiving public comment throughout the week." Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:09:26 GMT /news-in-brief/2025-09-11/monroe-county-commissioners-vote-against-ordinance-to-expand-overseas-highway-through-florida-keys SA���ʴ�ı News Staff