There were no surprises at the Florida Cabinet meeting in Tallahassee Tuesday. And that's the good news.

Posted - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:31 AM EST

After years of moving from one water crisis to the next, the South Florida Water Management District governing board has opted for year-round conservation.

Posted - Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:07 AM EST

State regulators are looking to the Keys to get a feel for whether local governments should regulate anchoring outside of mooring fields.

Posted - Wednesday, November 11, 2009 06:49 AM EST

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | The Reporter

To the Editor: State Attorney Dennis Ward is willing to let Monique Acevedo off with only 10 years in prison if she pleads guilty and then pays back “several hundred thousand dollars plus court costs and fines.”

Posted - Friday, November 20, 2009 12:47 PM EST

Thirty years ago, Chuck Meyers and Harry Senning had a dream to start a new national bank in Marathon. This was the start of First National Bank of the Florida Keys.

Posted - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:33 AM EST

Please support State Attorney Dennis Ward and Monroe County Commissioner Kim Wigington in their efforts to pass a meaningful lobbying ordinance. The proposed law would require lobbyists to register with the county and set rules governing the conduct of both lobbyists and county personnel.

Posted - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:35 AM EST

ONLY IN THE KEYS | By Jana Vandelaar

Google the Florida Keys and you see a captivating bird’s eye view of a long peninsula surrounded by water on both sides. But, if you scan in at a closer range, the Keys become even more fun. It’s like a storybook all laid out in a multitude of developments.

Posted - Friday, November 20, 2009 09:19 AM EST

GUEST COLUMN

There has been a lot of talk in the community about Fishermen's Hospital and Health Management Associates. I am extremely proud to lead a talented group of individuals with a singular focus, providing high-quality care to the citizens of Marathon and the Middle Keys. I am also very proud to be associated with HMA, a company whose focus is putting patients first.

Posted - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:42 AM EST

ONLY IN THE KEYS | By Jana Vandelaar

How many times have you found a pair of Spanx in the parking lot of a nice restaurant? A wacky find — even for the Keys. But it happened.

Posted - Friday, November 06, 2009 11:00 AM EST