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Fire Captain Jason Barroso Honored for Role in Rebuilding Home

The Key West City Commission and Mayor Teri Johnston took the opportunity to commend Key West Fire Captain Jason Barroso for heading up the Herculean task of replacing the burned-down home of Ms. Alelia Butler.

After the Galveston Lane fire nearly two year...

City Commission honored Keys to Be the Change Mentors

The City Commission has proclaimed January 20th as Keys to Be the Change Mentoring Day. The commemoration falls in a month set aside nationally to recognize all mentors who guide our youth to succeed.

Keys to Be the Change was established in 2014 and is ai...

City Commission Commends Key West Police

During this week's meeting, the Key West City Commission and Mayor Teri Johnston joined First State Bank President Karen Sharp in commending the Key West Police Department for its response to a recent bank robbery.

On December 15th, police and det...

Key West Woman's Club Donates Delightful Teddy Bears

The Key West Woman's Club made a very special donation to the Key West Police Department and Key West Fire and Rescue Department.  Sandy Higgs and Jean Shannon, on behalf of the Woman's Club, delivered adorably dressed teddy bea...

2021 State of the City

Mayor Johnston delivers the 2021 State of the City address to the Community at the City Commission meeting held on January 4, 2022.

Police Station Named in Honor of Longest-Serving Employee

In an easy and unanimous decision Tuesday, the Key West City Commission named the Key West Police Station in honor of recently retired Mary Canalejo.

“I’ve worked with Mary the longest,” said City Manager Patti McLauchlin. &am...

The City, Community, & Habitat for Humanity Launch Home Ownership Course for Bahama Vil. Residents

On January 5, 2022, Community Members of Bahama Village, the City of Key West, and Habitat for Humanity will launch a six-week homeownership course for Bahama Village residents. The course will provide families with tools and resources to help them in the...

Key West Chamber Honors City Staff

The City of Key West is grateful to the Key West Chamber of Commerce for the extraordinary opportunity to recognize City employees for their dedication. During the Chamber’s luncheon on Dec. 15th, four people were recognized for their service to the commu...

College Road Affordable Housing Moving Forward

October 18, 2021

The Key West Housing Authority and the City of Key West are pleased to announce that the city’s newest affordable housing project is ready to begin construction. In a joint effort with these two independent agencies and the Monro...