The Key West Post

The impact of Maduro's Downfall has been celebrated all over the world. The impact will be felt soon in Key West. The desire for freedom is innate, and it doesn't geographical boundaries. America began as an idea—one grounded in freedom and built on the belief that our rights come from God, not government. From that foundation grew a nation shaped by liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And that idea didn’t stay where it started. It inspired people across the world.

Overview of City Commission Meeting Agenda for 1/6/26

The 2025 Year in Review: Highlights from Key West & Beyond

The Fentanyl Crisis in Key West: Fentanyl is a uniquely deadly drug — made with chemicals sourced in China, produced in Mexico and smuggled across what used to be Biden’s open border. It is the ugliest and deadly consequence of illegal immigration. Even a tiny amount can kill. This deadly drug reached Key West by at least 2023. Since then, the island has seen near-fatal overdoses, high-profile arrests and a months-long, multi-agency crackdown aimed at stopping shipments and

Key West Crime Updates from The Key West Post: Contains brief updates about crimes in Key West and the Florida Keys, as reported by local law enforcement and agencies.

Key West January 2026 Newsfeed: Breaking news from the Florida Keys.

Guest Faith Writer: God Remembers You-I tend to forget things: passwords, phone numbers, certain experiences from youth and people I haven’t seen in years. But I don’t forget those things or people that marked me or made a strong impression on me.

Ernest Hemingway wrote The Old Man and the Sea primarily in Cuba, at his home Finca Vigía, where he finished the novella in the early 1950s. The story is deeply rooted in Cuban fishing culture and the waters of the Gulf Stream, inspired by the fishermen Hemingway knew in the village of Cojímar. While the book is set in Cuba, Hemingway’s earlier years in Key West played an important role in shaping it. During the 1930s, he spent countless hours deep-sea fishing from Key West o

City of Key West HARC Enforcement is Selective: The rainbow fence controversy now facing Key West did not appear out of nowhere. It emerged at a moment when public trust in local government was already strained. Scrutiny of City Hall was unusually intense already. Now, there is conflict again over why the City of Key West is selectively enforcing their own HARC guidelines.

Key West Economy Strong in 2025: State and local economic and budget data through mid-2025 show continued travel demand, stable public finances, and consistent workforce trends in Florida, the Florida Keys, and Key West.

From Rainbow Crosswalks to Rainbow Fences in Key West: The debate first surfaced with rainbow-painted crosswalks, which were removed earlier this year by the Florida Department of Transportation. The removals weren't unique to Key West and followed similar actions taken in other Florida cities. Most city commissioners, the mayor, and their voters defied the law until, much like the immigration issue, Governor DeSantis stepped in to reinforce it. While many residents anticipa

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