Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission proclaimed October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States,” reads the proclamation.

In 2021, a...

Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have proclaimed October as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.

The national recognition celebrates the culture, heritage, and countless contributions of those whose ancestors were indigenous to North America as w...

Lights On After School Day

Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have proclaimed October 28th as Lights on After School Day.

Judy Leggett, executive director and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Keys, accepted the proclamation and thanked the elected officials and staff f...

Truman Waterfront Earns National Recognition

October 14, 2021

EPA Presents 2021 National Federal Facility Excellence in Site Reuse Awards to Federal and Local Agencies for BRAC-Transferred Properties at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida

Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, or e-mail ...

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...

Area Health Education Center of the Florida Keys Commended

October 7, 2021

Mayor Teri Johnston the City Commission commended the Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for providing free COVID-19 testing for residents.

“We want to thank the city leadership and the mayor and commission for having...

National Fire Prevention Week and Month

October 7, 2021

Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have proclaimed this week as Fire Prevention Week, but, as it does every year, the Key West Fire Department sets aside the entire month of October for fire prevention awareness.

The National Fire P...

Key West Matriarch Honored

October 6, 2021

It was a full house at City Hall as several generations of Sands and Butlers came to hear Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission proclaim Mother Jerline Butler Day in honor of the 107-year-old matriarch.

“Mother Jerline E. San...

City Graduates Class 35 of the Ambassadors Academy

October 6, 2021

The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 35th class during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. Fourteen enthusiastic citizens participated in the class. They join more than 600 citizens who now have a better insight into the ...

October is Pink Badge Month

October 1, 2021

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg has authorized the wearing of pink breast cancer awareness badges.

The wearing of the awareness badges began in 2016.

In addition, the departme...

Residential Parking Permits available to purchase online October 1st!

The City of Key West has revamped its residential parking permit system to make it easier to navigate. 

After hearing strong feedback from the community, the City of Key West will continue issuing residential parking decals. But the new system all...

FEMA Flood Mitigation Grant Program

FEMA FLOOD MITIGATION GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The national grant program is known as Florida Mitigation Assistance (FMA) 

helps homeowners with the following costs.

• Elevate
• Demolish/Reconstruct
• Sell

Monroe County is participating in this grant program...

Turf Installation at Truman Waterfront Park Ballfield

September 22, 2021

After a delay due to baby birds, turf is being installed at the ballfield at Truman Waterfront Park, and the entire project is nearing completion.

The project, termed Phase 1b, includes rebuilding the Shine Forbes Building, a dog park, th...

The City held a Condemnation Hearing on September 13th regarding Santa Clara Condominiums

September 13, 2021:

During a quasi-judicial hearing held on Monday to determine whether to condemn the Santa Clara Condominiums, Key West Chief Building Official Raj Ramsingh issued an order to repair the building and set a timeline to ensure the continued...

When visiting a City of Key West facility, we ask that you to wear a facial covering at all times.

August 2, 2021:

In an abundance of caution with the current surge in Covid-19 cases, the City of Key West requires masks are worn inside all City facilities. This applies to visitors as well as staff.

We encourage social distancing at City meetings as well ...

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