

Taxpayer Funding Ends for DEI Events
A new Florida law restricting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives will cut off Monroe County funding for several long‑running LGBTQ+ events in Key West beginning in January 2027. The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) announced the changes this week, warning that events historically supported through tourism grants will no longer qualify. Going forward, events will succeed or fail based on ticket sales. The consumer ultimately decides what to suppor

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
May 86 min read


TrumpRX.gov Brings Lower Drug Prices for Key West Working Families
President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out TrumpRx.gov, a new website he says will give Americans access to the lowest prescription drug prices in the world. The administration is calling it one of its biggest wins yet in the push to bring down medication costs and take on Big Pharma.

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Feb 63 min read


Review of Campaign Donations for Key West Elections
Review of Campaign Donations for Key West Elections: Florida requires candidates and political committees to report every dollar they take in or spend. That includes all donations, loans, and expenses, no matter how small. They also have to list each donor’s name and address, and if someone gives more than $100, they must include that person’s job. State law sets the limits. You can give up to $3,000 to statewide candidates or committees tied to citizen‑initiated constitution

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Jan 283 min read



Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Jan 270 min read


Opinion: The Impact of Dictator Maduro's Downfall on Key West
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.

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Jan 610 min read


Turning Point U.S.A. Resources
Turning Point U.S.A. Resources

Staff Writer
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Trump Accounts for America’s Kids Gets $6.25 Billion Gift
Trump Accounts for America’s Kids Gets $6.25 Billion Gift: President Trump joined lawmakers and philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell to announce a landmark $6.25 billion charitable commitment supporting Trump Accounts. It's a new savings tool created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The Dells’ gift represents one of the largest direct investments ever made in American families, designed to give children a financial head start toward long-term...

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Dec 3, 20253 min read


How U.S. Presidents and the Military Defined Key West
How U.S. Presidents and the Military Defined Key West: While Key West champions "One Human Family" today, its historical motto might have been "One Military Family." The island's deep military connection, dating back to the Navy's 1820s establishment, has shaped its identity. During the Civil War, Key West, the sole Union city in Florida, strategically disrupted Confederate shipping. This vital role continued through two World Wars and Cold War aviation and submarine operatio

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Nov 11, 20257 min read


Monroe County Republicans Honor Ronald Reagan with Annual Dinner
The Republican Party of Monroe County recently gathered for their annual dinner, a tradition held each year in tribute to former President Ronald Reagan.

Liana Gonzalez-Blanco
Nov 7, 20254 min read
