The Big Pine Key brush fire is 95 percent contained after burning approximately 35 acres. Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR), Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and U.S. Wildland Service continue to monitor the area as conditions remain dry. U.S. …
Monroe County Parks and Beaches and the JOY Center will celebrate National Senior Center Month in September with a kick-off celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Plantation Key Community Center, 53 High Point Road, Plantation Key. The …
The State of Florida will vote on an amendment to the Florida Constitution, known as Amendment 3, in November. The amendment would increase homestead exemptions to $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) and $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2028 (FY28) and would cap …
Monroe County has received permits from both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for the Man of War Harbor Mooring Field, marking a major milestone toward construction of the county’s planned mooring field near …
Monroe County Information Technology Senior Coordinator of TV/Multimedia Jethon Williams has been named Monroe County’s Employee of the Second Quarter 2026 for his professionalism, positive attitude, and behind-the-scenes support of public meetings …
Monroe County, the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections, the City of Key West, and Waste Management are partnering to provide free recycling for election signs and campaign materials during the 2026 fall election season. Residents and campaign sign …
Monroe County’s online Permitting and Code Compliance case portal will have a new look beginning Saturday, Aug. 22, with an updated home page designed to make frequently used information and services easier to find. The upgrade includes visual and …
Monroe County will host two upcoming community meetings regarding land development regulations and environmental protections affecting Big Pine Key and No Name Key. AUG. 20 ZOOM PUBLIC MEETING The first community meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, at …
Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo will be completely closed for construction from Aug. 18 through Sept. 1, 2026. "We appreciate the community’s patience as we complete this project," said Parks and Beaches Director John Allen. "Due to …
Firefighters responding to the ongoing wildfire on Big Pine Key plan to conduct tactical burnout operations beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. today along the southwest flank of the fire, including areas near Fern Avenue and South Street. Residents and …
Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) has temporarily relocated personnel assigned to Station 10 in Sugarloaf Key to Station 9 in Big Coppitt Key and Station 11 in Cudjoe Key. This temporary relocation will not affect MCFR’s commitment to serving the Sugarloaf …
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved revisions to the county's three jury districts on Wednesday to better align jury service locations with where residents live, making travel more convenient for many prospective jurors while …
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed $695.7 million Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget that begins Oct. 1, 2026. The budget includes the Board of County Commissioners, the constitutional officers, which include …
Monroe County Emergency Management invites residents to participate in a free SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Monroe County Public Library Marathon branch. National Weather Service Key West’s Jon Rizzo …
Monroe County Solid Waste hosts quarterly Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste collections from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bernstein Park on Stock Island and 10600 Aviation Blvd in Marathon. There is no cost for Monroe County residents to dispose of the …
Monroe County reminds pet owners that dogs, cats, and ferrets six months of age or older must be licensed and have a valid license tag. Licensing your pets is a county requirement and also helps keep your furry family members safe and helps with their …
This summer, America's 250th anniversary meets one of its most distinctive destinations. Across the Florida Keys & Key West, communities will celebrate the nation's milestone with festive gatherings, waterfront spectacles and traditions that …
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved its 2026 federal legislative agenda on Wednesday, establishing the county's priorities for federal advocacy during the coming session. “The agenda focuses heavily on disaster recovery reform, …
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognized Ilze Aguila, Senior Administrator, Operations for Growth Management, as a recipient of the Monroe County Employee Service Award for the first quarter of 2026. Aguila was nominated by Code Inspector …
Monroe County Emergency Management will accept applications for its Business Early Reentry Program through June 22. Established in 2017 after Hurricane Irma, the program is formerly known as the Business Placard Early Reentry Program. The program allows …
