BREAKING: Historic preservation chief told FBI city bypassed reviews, alleges bullying and improper permits

The veteran preservation planner told federal investigators she feared unchecked permitting, selective enforcement and political pressure threatened Key West’s historic district.

A construction worker was killed in what could have been an improperly permitted demolition at the iconic La Te Da on upper Duval Street in 2024. OSHA was not notified by the contractor until a HARC …