Monroe County

A juvenile green sea turtle that underwent multiple surgeries to remove cauliflower-like tumors was released last week off the Florida Keys with a satellite-tracking transmitter.

A UM professor working with artificial intelligence discusses the possibility of our computers growing conscious. Also, we look at the giant African land snail for Wildlife Thursday. And we say goodbye to one of our own — WLRN Keys reporter Nan Klingener is moving on to new adventures.

A UM professor working with artificial intelligence discusses the possibility of our computers growing conscious. Also, we look at the giant African land snail for Wildlife Thursday. And we say goodbye to one of our own — WLRN Keys reporter Nan Klingener is moving on to new adventures.

Monroe County commissioners want to raise the residential height limit from 35 to 40 feet, so homeowners who elevate their houses won't get 'squished.'

In the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, knowing where to turn to get tested or vaccinated is still important. Here’s our updated guide:

One of the five seats on the Monroe County Commission has been open for more than three months. It's a stark contrast to the last time there was an opening on the board.

An appeals court upheld a decision allowing a disaster-recovery firm to continue pursuing claims against Monroe County in a dispute about the removal of waste and debris after Hurricane Irma.

An administrative law judge ruled the state should renew a permit for a massive canal system at the Florida Power & Light plant in Miami-Dade County, rejecting arguments about threats to Monroe County’s water supply and Biscayne Bay.

Joyce Griffin has worked in the Monroe elections office since 1984 and been the head of it since 2012. But she's worried about new rules on the horizon in Florida.

Embattled Florida Keys county commissioner Eddie Martinez resigned from office Tuesday citing “health issues,” Monroe County announced in a press release.

Monroe County Commissioner Eddie Martinez was jailed at the Miami-Dade Detention and Rehabilitation Center. His bond was set at $1,500.

The Monroe County commission will start looking at a future for Wisteria Island that could include kayak rentals, dinghy docks and a ferry to Key West.