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EDITORIAL | Truman Annex’s pay-to-play pitch is a nonstarter — and a nonstory
A bid to buy the reissuance of expiring Truman Annex transient rental licenses isn’t compromise. It’s a legal dead end — and a distraction from Key…
4 hrs ago • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Nissan ends franchise operations in Key West, citing insufficient market demand
Automaker says long-term volumes cannot support local representation; Keys Auto Center will continue non-warranty service, but warranty work shifts to…
Dec 18 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Draconian Trump Immigration Proposal Threatens Tourism, Labor Force in the Florida Keys, Key West and Across Florida
Softening tourism and workforce pressures are fueling calls to revisit cruise limits, a move critics warn could backfire if broader travel restrictions…
Dec 18 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Dirty Dining
Nearly 20 Monroe County restaurants fail initial health inspections in past month.
Dec 18 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Florida Keys PPP Picture Sharpens as Fraud Probes Continue
As federal investigations persist, consolidated SBA data show tourism conglomerates dominated pandemic relief in Monroe County.
Dec 17 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
At Key West Bight, a Slip for When and If Becomes a ‘when, not if’
More than two hours of public comment favored the 1939 Alden schooner, but the Bight Board postpones action until March due to construction constraints.
Dec 16 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Key West Begins Disbursing Food-insecurity Funds to Local Nonprofits
Funding could be released as soon as this afternoon; Non-profits encouraged to apply by Dec. 31 deadline.
Dec 16 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
BREAKING/UPDATED: Key West Commission Moves to Repair Damage Over Failed Food-Pantry Vote, Approves $75,000 Emergency Program
After last week’s contentious rejection of a holiday food-assistance measure drew widespread backlash, commissioners unite approve the deal.
Dec 11 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
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BREAKING: Key West Commission Approves $75,000 Holiday Food Assistance Program
Commissioners move quickly to create emergency funding path for local food pantries, offering up to $7,500 per nonprofit through a first-come…
Dec 10 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
BREAKING: Key West Commissioners to Weigh Two Rival Food-Aid Plans during Special Session
Late-added agenda reveals competing $75,000 proposals as the city responds to rising food insecurity.
Dec 9 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
Key West Bight Board to Review CRA Budget as Shrimpboat Sound Debate Is Delayed
Presentation on Bight preservation, FY26 budget highlights lead Wednesday meeting and a new slip lease for a historic schooner.
Dec 9 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
BREAKING/UPDATED: Key West Commission to Reconsider Holiday Food Aid With Expanded Framework
After backlash over earlier rejection, commissioners to debate $75K plan and new distribution model.
Dec 9 • Above The Fold By Ted Lund
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