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What to do if a Traffic Signal is not Operating

The Traffic signal lights at Kenndy Drive and Flagler Avenue intersection will remain a Flashing Red signal light until parts can be obtained from the mainland.  

Flashing Red signal lights should be treated like stop signs.

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MLK, Jr. Community Pool is Closed Until Further Notice

City Commissioner District I is Holding a Workshop Regarding Lazy Way Lane

Key West City Commissioner Jimmy Weekley is convening a workshop to gather input from the community regarding ways to make Lazy Way more user-friendly.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the second floor of t...

U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida Affected by Hurricane Ian

Information provided by The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce

 Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) ...

City Established a Housing Needs Assessment Hotline

The City of Key West is proactively assessing damage to local residences following the impacts of Hurricane Ian by establishing a hotline where the community can report their housing needs: 305-809-1101.

To best serve the community, a group known as COAD –...

City Commission Approves 2022/2023 Budget

The Key West City Commission approved the budget for fiscal 2022/23 that will provide various improvements to our island's numerous parks and recreational facilities as well as additional public safety personnel, which will enhance the City&a...

We Want Community Input for Mallory Square

Brighten the Square!

We want your input on enhancing Key West's most iconic public square by October 9, 2022.  Click here to join the planning process!  Help write the next chapter in Mallory Square's s...

New Fees Implemented for Urban Forestry & Tree Commission

The City of Key West will be initiating fees for urban forestry and tree commission permitting and reviews beginning August 1, 2022.

"The fees are set up to cover the time spent processing and reviewing the paperwork and doing site visits related to T...

Key West is an Official Coast Guard City

The City of Key West was honored to welcome U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan as she designated Key West as a Coast Guard City.

The Thursday morning ceremony at the Truman Waterfront Park was set off by two fast response cutters, the USCG ...

Rules of the Road Safety Video By Key West Police Department

Key West Police Officer Assists in Turtle Rescue

Key West Police Officer Randy Perez responded to a unique call Monday night: a baby turtle rescue.

The tiny turtles hatched on the beach at the Pier House.  But instead of heading to the water, they began trekking across the wooden decking of the ...

Police Chief Brandenburg Awards Officer and Civilian of the Year 2021!

In an awards ceremony hosted by the Grand Key Resort on April 22, 2021, Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg named Officer Santiago Perez Officer of the Year 2021 and Denise Richardson, Civilian Employee of the Year 2021.

Keys Federal Credit Union sponso...

2022 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins

It's time again for one of the more spectacular natural events in the Keys -- turtle nesting season.

The City of Key West wants to remind residents and visitors to keep the lights out near the beaches so that turtles can lay their eggs in peace an...

Key West Transit Awarded over $1 Million in Grants

The City of Key West Transit Department is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded over $1 million to pay for operating costs spanning the next two fiscal years.

A grant of $485,692 for the current fiscal year was awarded from the American Rescue ...

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...