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Key West officials tackle big agenda

A second New Town shopping center is slated for replacement — without the addition of affordable housing above the Key Plaza center, which includes Key Plaza Crêperie and the UPS Store. The Key West City Commission will consider the Key Plaza major redevelopment plan, along with several other...

Key West, FL · 20h

The Key West Citizen

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It's Compton for Commish: Political newcomer Sarah Compton wins City Commissioner seat, defeats Key West native Wayne Garcia in close race

We have a new city commissioner and her name is Sarah Compton, a full-time resident of Key West for over seven years. Compton won the election for Key West City Commission District IV on Tuesday night, according to results from the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office. The official results will be signed and certified on Friday at the elections office. A political newcomer, Compton received 965 votes, or 52.33%, while opponent and Key West native Wayne Garcia earned 879 votes, or 47.67%, with 6 of 6 precincts reporting in Key West. "I’m so excited but so humble the people want me to represent them,” said Compton by cellphone Tuesday night. “That’s amazing!” Compton will succeed Lisette Carey as the sixth Key West city commissioner on the dais along with Mayor Sam Kaufman. Her swearing-in ceremony is set for Monday at noon at City Hall. Compton’s first official city commission meeting is in December. On Tuesday night, Compton had a big smile on her as the results were posted for City Commission, District IV, and it became apparent she would win. Dozens of supporters and friends gathered at Misfit, a downtown lounge on Angela Street, to watch the election results

Key West, FL · 1d

The Key West Citizen

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Key West backs $6.5M Land Authority request for Lang B. Milian

The Key West City Commission voted 7-0 Thursday to ask the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Land Authority for up to $6.5 million toward the redevelopment of the Lang B. Milian Apartments, a Key West Housing Authority public housing complex. The money would go toward construction costs for the project, which calls for 196 dwelling units on the 8.91-acre property, according to the resolution. If the Land Authority approves the request, the money would be disbursed in fiscal year 2027-2028. The resolution, sponsored by Vice Mayor Donald "Donie" Lee, was one of 30 consent agenda items that commissioners pulled for individual discussion. The only public speaker, Leon Moyer, questioned whether the city should be funding housing at all. "Why is government buying houses, paying for houses, subsidizing houses?" Moyer said. "Because it's a taxpayer who's doing that." Moyer said that, while the money comes through the Land Authority rather than the city's budget, taxpayers still pay for it. He also asked where current residents would live while the old units are torn down. He said the city should instead look for ways, such as tax incentives or rebates, to help people pay for and own their homes. Lee said he had

Key West, FL · 20h

The Key West Citizen

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Keys artist publishes new coffee-table book

Acclaimed Florida Keys-based fine art photographer Alan S. Maltz turns his artistic vision toward Florida’s past with his new coffee-table book, “Old Florida — An Artistic Interpretation.” The collection invites viewers to step back in time through a visual journey celebrating the state’s enduring landscapes, distinctive character and sense of place. The 132-page, large-format book is Maltz’s sixth devoted to Florida and reflects decades spent photographing the state, including his longtime home in the Florida Keys. Rather than simply documenting what Florida once looked like, “Old Florida” offers Maltz’s artistic interpretation of the places, moods and moments that continue to shape the state’s identity. Inspired by vintage Florida postcards and the work of the famed Florida Highwaymen, Maltz shifts away from his signature vivid color photography toward a nostalgic aesthetic. Using blended sepia tones and softened colors, he gives contemporary scenes the character of another era, blurring the line between past and present. “As an artist, I strive not just to capture what I see, but to reveal what I feel: the essence, or spirit, behind the image,” said Maltz. “With this new body of work, ‘Old Florida — An Artistic Interpretation,’ I’m paying tribute to a simpler, freer, less

Florida · 16h

The Key West Citizen

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City Commission to consider $75K city manager investigation

A proposed $75,000 investigation into City Manager Brian Barroso‘s performance and conduct will lead a lengthy agenda Thursday, Nov. 5, when city commissioners also consider millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements, affordable housing redevelopment and plans for several city landmarks, including Higgs Beach. The consent agenda will do much of the heavy lifting at Thursday’s Key West City Commission meeting, allowing commissioners to dispense with the first 30 items on a hefty 46-item agenda in a single vote, except for those pulled for discussion. Mayor Sam Kaufman is sponsoring a resolution to hire independent outside counsel to investigate allegations concerning Barroso’s performance of his official duties. The proposal calls for an impartial fact-finding investigation, with a written report due within 90 days of the investigator’s engagement. The resolution would require City Attorney Mayanne Downs to present qualified candidates within 14 days. Commissioners would select the investigator, who must have no recent ties to the city or individuals involved in the investigation. The proposed investigation would examine whether Barroso’s performance and conduct violated the City Charter, city policies, his employment agreement or applicable laws. It also would require preservation of relevant records and prohibit interference or retaliation. INADEQUATE RESPONSE TO FLOODINGIn

Key West, FL · 2d

The Key West Citizen

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Friedman defeats Gillis; Miller elected in Islamorada council race

Islamorada Village Council incumbent Deb Gillis was defeated during Tuesday night’s general election after switching seats in August to challenge Seat 2 incumbent Steve Friedman, clearing the way for longtime village activist Sue Miller to claim Gillis’ former Seat 3 on the council. Friedman, a professional fishing guide, outpaced Gillis, a local motel owner, by 55.62% to 44.38% to retain his Seat 2. “I’m honored and humbled, and I’m looking forward to continuing the mission to protect our water and guarding against overdevelopment,” Friedman said. Miller, a retired real estate company owner and a founding member of the Islamorada Community Alliance, defeated Corie McGraw-Abel, a legislative aide to Monroe County Commissioner Holly Raschein and wife of Islamorada Fire Chief Terry Abel, by 50.85% to 49.15% to win Seat 3. “Thank you to the residents of Islamorada,” Miller said. “I am anxious to work together with residents to protect our environment, control costs and march forward with our goals as a community.” Seat 1 incumbent Anna Richards, a real estate agent and co-owner of a survey company, defeated challenger Joe Wischmeier, a former boat captain, with the largest margin of victory in the council races, 61.29% to 38.71%. “Thank you Islamorada

Islamorada, FL · 1d

The Key West Citizen

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Monroe County voter turnout 59.7%, voters favored Republicans

More than 32,600 Monroe County voters, or about 59.7% of the county’s active eligible voters, cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election, according to unofficial figures from the Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Office. Those voters favored Republicans in every statewide and federal race on the ballot, generally by wider margins than the rest of Florida. Ballots were split almost evenly by method. There were 11,567 votes cast on Election Day, 11,215 during early voting and 9,782 by mail. There were also 62 provisional ballots. Registered Republicans cast about 47.5% of the ballots, Democrats about 31.5% and voters with no party affiliation about 18%. In the U.S. Senate special election, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody won 53.94% of the Monroe County vote to Democrat Angie Nixon’s 45.09%. Statewide, Moody won with 50.8% to Nixon’s 47.9%. She will serve the remainder of Marco Rubio’s term. Republican U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez carried the county in the 28th Congressional District with 54.25% to Democrat Phil Ehr’s 44.61%. The Associated Press called the race for Gimenez on election night. Republican Byron Donalds and running mate Bryan Avila won 53.2% of the county’s vote for governor and lieutenant governor. Democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham

Monroe County, FL · 1d

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Florida bridge partially collapses following torrential rain, historical flooding in Broward County

A bridge partially collapsed in Broward County, Florida, potentially due to heavy rain and flooding, according to initial assessments from the Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division.

Broward County, FL · 18h

CBS News

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Homeowners with homestead exemption don't need to act for Amendment 3 increase, appraisers say

Florida · 13h

Miami Herald

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‘We're going to be underwater': What Florida's property tax cut means for flooding

Florida voters resoundingly decided to slash their own property taxes on election day, sending shockwaves through the local governments who now have to figure out which services to cut. On the potential chopping block: the millions (and billions) of flooding projects that are sorely needed in soggy South Florida. At the Southeast Florida Climate Compact’s annual summit this week, elected officials from Palm Beach County to the Keys openly worried about what this new mandate means for the projects they’ve been advocating for. On stage, Broward County Commission Steve Geller put it bluntly. “I advise people to move to another state because Florida is going to be a hellhole,” he told the crowd. “We’re going to be underwater.” READ NEXT: Voters said yes to Amendment 3 tax cut. What comes next for Miami-Dade, cities? Florida’s new constitutional amendment, which passed with 62% approval, raised the homestead exemption from property taxes from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028. It’s a severe blow for local governments that rely on property taxes as the foundation of their budgets. Broward County could lose $333 million of its budget by 2028, according to an estimate from flood consultant firm Brizaga. Miami-Dade estimates it would lose $700

Florida · 16h

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Broward County voters elect Adam Cervera to the District 6 school board, returning the DeSantis appointee to serve the district

This story is part of a statewide partnership of more than 30 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 elections. Learn more about the Florida Elections Reporting Partnership at floridaelections.org. Adam Cervera easily won reelection Tuesday to the Broward County School Board...

Broward County, FL · 2d

CBS Miami

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Davie neighbors face flooding complications

Two days of flooding are leaving a mark near I-75 and I-595.

Davie, FL · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Parkland, Florida You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Parkland, Florida — a city where the sun dapples quiet streets lined with live oaks and bougainvillea, where families gather in parks and neighbors greet each other by name, where the air is thick with the scent of possibility and the laughter of children echoes from playgrounds to patios. Here, the architecture is a gentle patchwork: Mediterranean roofs, pastel stucco, and the shimmer of newness beside the roots of old Florida. This is a place where cultures meet — where Latin rhythms, New York accents, and Caribbean warmth blend into a single, vibrant community.

Parkland, FL · 3d

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Jamaican-American candidates secure election victories in South Florida

Three candidates with Jamaican roots secured victories in local elections in South Florida on Tuesday, with Denise D. Grant retaining the mayor's office in Lauderhill, Richard Campbell winning re-election to the Lauderhill City Commission and Kicia Daniel securing another term on the Tamarac City Commission. According to Local 10 News'...

Lauderhill, FL · 2d

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Broward school closures could expand from 10 to 26 under proposal

A plan to close 10 low-enrolled Broward schools next year has received support from a district boundary committee, but now a new proposal could raise that number to as many as 26. The School Board is scheduled to hold a workshop Wednesday to discuss which schools to shut down as part of its “Redefining Broward County Schools” initiative, and a final vote is currently planned for December. Since August, the number of schools on the closure list has remained 10.

Broward County, FL · 2d

Miami New Times

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Florida election results 2026: Winners and losers in South Florida

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Miami one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. South Florida voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a consequential midterm...

Florida · 2d

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Lucia Báez-Geller unseats Fabian Basabe in Miami-Dade House race

Republican Fabian Basabe lost his bid for a third term as a Florida state representative on Tuesday in the wake of a series of scandals, including a jury that found him liable earlier this year for sexual harassment, battery and defamation in a civil lawsuit that was brought by former staffers.

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d

Axios

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Things to do in Broward this weekend: Medieval Festival, Day of the Dead and more

It's time to celebrate the end of election season and the return of campaign ad-free TV!. Here's what's happening around Broward County this weekend:. 🎄 Light Up Lauderdale kicks off the holiday season with holiday performances, crafts and Santa Clause (Thursday, 5:30pm). 🎸 The Rock band RUSH is performing...

Broward County, FL · 1d

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FAMU’s Oliver Gilbert Wins Florida’s 24th District, Heading to Washington to Succeed Frederica Wilson

Oliver Gilbert is headed to Congress, and the Florida A&M University alumnus will represent the South Florida community that raised him. On Tuesday night, the Miami-Dade County commissioner won Florida’s 24th Congressional District over Republican Te Mayonna Brown. As a result, he will succeed longtime Rep. Frederica Wilson in Washington.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Construction begins on 172,300-square-foot industrial building in Miami-Dade

Construction is underway on a 172,300-square-foot industrial building at Gratigny Industrial Park, part of a $25-million manufacturing expansion by Miami-Dade-based Captiva Containers. Rycon Construction is serving as construction manager for Building 14, a ground-up industrial warehouse development on a 7.5-acre site owned by Prologis. The project team marked the start...

Miami-Dade County, FL · 2d