Monroe County
Recent News About Monroe County
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Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Class of 2022 Graduates from Monroe County
Congrats to these new Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Class of 2022 graduates at Monroe County Emergency Management:
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Virtual Questions and Answer Session for new Electronic Permitting System Feb. 28
County staff has been working to provide better customer service to the public with a new electronic permitting and plans review system.
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Virtual Canal Restoration Workplan Public Meeting Feb. 24 & March 24
Monroe County will be hosting two virtual canal restoration workplan public meetings on Feb. 24 and March 24 via Zoom webinar.
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Rowell's Waterfront Park will be closed to vehicles from Feb. 8 to March 1
Rowell's Waterfront Park at Mile Marker 104.5 on U.S. 1 in Key Largo will be closed to vehicles from Feb. 8 to March 1 for realignment of the entrance and the construction of a deceleration lane into the park.
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Monroe County Public Library system awarded $975,000 Grant for Technology Upgrades
The Monroe County Public Library system was awarded a record-breaking American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant for $975,469.
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New Mayor--David Rice--and Mayor Pro Tem--Craig Cates-- Selected for Monroe County
At Wednesday's Board of County Commissioner's meeting, the board chose Mayor Pro Tem David Rice to serve as Monroe County Mayor and Commissioner Craig Cates to serve...
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Promotions and leadership changes at Sheriff’s Office
Some familiar faces will be inhabiting new spaces at the Sheriff’s Office in the coming days and weeks as Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced promotions and new leadership roles Tuesday.
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Attention Flood-Prone Homeowners: Learn more about FEMA's flood mitigation assistance program
Is your home below the required base flood elevation and at risk of flooding, or has it flooded in the past, and you’ve filed a flood insurance claim with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
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Man arrested for attempted murder
A 41-year-old Tavernier man was arrested Monday in Pasco County, Florida on a warrant out of Monroe County after seriously injuring a woman with a pickup truck.
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Residents Invited to Participate in the Monroe County Voluntary Home Buyout Program
The State of Florida allocated $15 million to Monroe County through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Voluntary Home Buyout Program.
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FEMA's Flood Risk rating 2.0 will affect most Florida Keys NFIP Policyholders
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is implementing and fundamentally changing how it will rate a property’s flood insurance risk and prices with its Flood Risk Rating 2.0 methodology.
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Those in County buildings must wear facial coverings if unable to socially distance
Concerned with the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners voted to require people to wear facial coverings inside all county buildings under their control.
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Richard Sands of Facilities maintenance named Monroe County employee of the second quarter
Richard Sands, a maintenance worker for Facilities Maintenance – Parks & Beaches, was selected for Monroe County's Second Quarter Employee Service Award for his noteworthy performance above and beyond his job expectations.
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Monroe County to experience seasonal king tides through December, take precautions
Monroe County will experience seasonal high king tides through December. King tides are unusually high tides that occur several times a year, usually in the fall, that can cause coastal tidal flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
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Monroe County completes repairs to historic West Martello Archway ruined in hurricane Irma
Monroe County completed the repairs to the collapsed historic archway at West Martello to match the original.
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County accepting public comment on projects available for CDBG-MIT grant funding
Monroe County is seeking and accepting comments from residents regarding the submission of three Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant funding applications to the State of Florida, Department of Economic Opportunity.
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2020 Census data due to County in September, redistricting may follow
Monroe County received the preliminary 2020 U.S. Census Bureau population count for Monroe County.
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Big Pine Key Swimming Hole and Nature Swimming Hole and Nature Center Under Construction; Mayor Coldiron Tours Property
The Big Pine Key Swimming Hole and Nature Center at the Lower Keys Scenic Viewing Area, an extension of the Overseas Heritage Trail, is under construction with an estimated...
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Garbage collection to remain unchanged throughout the Florida Keys
At this time, there will be no changes to garbage service from Key West to Ocean Reef due to Tropical Disturbance Fred.
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Veterans affairs to reopen marathon satellite office on 2nd Wednesday of each month
Monroe County Veterans Affairs will reopen the Marathon satellite office on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monroe County Public Library Marathon Branch, 3490 Overseas Highway, Marathon