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City Attorney Advised Kaufman That Barroso Investigation, Exit Talks Can Proceed Together
Downs recommended outside counsel from beyond Monroe County and says she believes commissioners must approve the hiring. Unclear whether or not the…
 • Ted Lund | Above the Fold
Mayor’s Press Conference: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
Mayor’s remarks preceded reporting on Vice Mayor Donie Lee’s call for a separation agreement; budget costs, sargassum and city communica Kaufman talks…
 • Ted Lund | Above the Fold
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Your Morning Bucci: Wed., Sept. 16, 2026
Barroso nears the front door, Major arrested for making a point, and scams, galore!
 • Ted Lund | Above the Fold
BREAKING: Lee Seeks Negotiated Exit for Key West City Manager Brian Barroso
Resolution would direct city attorney to negotiate an “amicable separation”; Kaufman supports talks as other commissioners say they were caught off…
BREAKING: Key West Parks Superintendent Accused of Misusing 911 After Taking City Truck
Police say Ralph Major took an employee’s assigned truck “to prove a point,” prompting a theft report and BOLO. Major never called 911, but…
Monroe County To Hear Calls For Additional Big Pine, No Name Key Protections
Hybrid Sept. 21 meeting will focus on community proposals following the expiration of the HCP and Incidental Take Permit.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Keeps Trump Mail Ballot Restrictions On Hold For Midterms
Florida and Monroe County can continue their existing vote-by-mail procedures as ballots begin going out this month.
The New York Times Turns Its Lens On Key West’s Immigration Crackdown
David Ovalle reports on how the loss of Haitian TPS is reshaping the island’s workforce, businesses and daily life.
Key West Library To Close Four Weeks For Complete Roof Replacement
The Fleming Street branch and Florida Keys History Center will close Sept. 21, with services shifting online and to offsite locations.
As Miami Loses Its City Hall Watchdog, Key West Still Has One
While one of Florida’s largest cities is losing dedicated City Hall coverage, Key West and the Florida Keys still have a reporter showing up, reading…
McClatchy Slashes Newsrooms, Says Subscriber Interest Cannot Support Investment
“Leadership” cuts gut The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald. The impact on the Florida Keys bureau and Keynoter — and the island chain as a whole …
 • Ted Lund | Above the Fold
Your Morning Bucci: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Kaufman calls for investigation of Key West City Manager; three restaurants get emergency closures; Ramsingh still on hook in wrongful death…
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