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Florida Keys officials say a public ferry from Miami to Key West is no longer likely, but an inter-island boat system, an overhauled bus network and a new on demand car service are still in the works, alongside the reconstruction of the iconic Seven Mile Bridge.
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Wildlife officials said after more than three weeks of care at Mote Marine Lab in Sarasota, the sawfish — brought in after first-of-its kind rescue — was euthanized as its condition deteriorated.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials hope they are seeing decreased incidents of what are described as “erratically spinning fish” and smalltooth sawfish deaths in the Florida Keys.
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The Interior Department is sending $9 million to boost coral work after a decimating summer heat wave bleached two-thirds of South Florida's reef.
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Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. To raise suicide awareness, NAMI Miami-Dade will host the second South Florida Suicide Awareness Conference: “Honest Talk About Suicide and A Message of Hope" this weekend.
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A new artificial reefs program that scientists hope will help reduce stress on the Florida Keys' fragile marine ecosystem has started this month — with the first project off Key West already in the works.
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With the cause still unknown, the number of rare dead sawfish in the Florida Keys rose to 40 this week, while officials say over 50 species have been affected. But a rescued fish pulled from waters off Cudjoe Key earlier this month is recovering under veterinary care.
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While council member Henry Rosenthal has entered into a settlement deal with the Florida Commission on Ethics, investigators on Mayor Buddy Pinder's case they have recommended that the commission find no probable cause he violated state laws.
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State officials in Monroe County are undergoing a community health assessment process that includes a survey of people who live and work in Monroe County. The goal: Identify and address the most pressing health concerns.
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County leaders are preparing to undertake a major project at the Monroe County Courthouse in Key West. They’re hoping to fortify the iconic 1890s-era building, with help from architects specializing in historic preservation, to withstand 200 miles per hour winds.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday it will take the unprecedented step of catching and caring for sick sawfish in an effort to prevent ongoing deaths.
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The non-profit group Queer Keys is gearing up to open the island chain’s only LGBTQ+ support community center. The Key West city commission helped clear the way for the organization to reach its goal by voting to waive over $3,000 in fees for the group to receive a permit to operate.