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Miami Waterkeeper Training Wants “1,000 Eyes on the Water”
Local nonprofit Miami Waterkeeper trained several dozen people Thursday night in their Water Patrol program, called 1,000 Eyes on the...
Safe Routes to School: Dozens of Residents Weigh In at Town Hall
Thursday’s Town Hall on the Village’s proposed Safe Routes to School initiative drew plenty of input.
Library Saga Reveals Divisions On and Off Village Council
Discussions on the future of Key Biscayne’s public library have been ongoing for 15 years, but recent iterations have exposed...
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Dengue Fever On the Rise in Miami-Dade County
Reports of local cases of dengue fever prompted a Florida Department of Health warning Friday. Officials say the cases were...
Cheat’s Guide to the Village Council Meeting
What’s a pocket park? Are we banning Mashta Bridge fishing? And what’s up with our water? These and many other questions answered in...
Fire Department Blazes a Trail with New Life-Saving Equipment
Key Biscayne Fire Rescue department is sixth in the country to trial a new piece of equipment that preclinical trials show improves...
No Contact with Water Advisory for Key Biscayne and Surrounding Areas
Miami Dade County released an immediate “no contact” with water advisory for Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, and Fisher Island Oct. 12.
Safe Routes to Schools: Five-Year Project Set for Town Hall Thursday
Residents will get a chance to talk to officials and engineers Thursday at a Town Hall meeting about the Village’s Safe Routes to School...
Policing Update: Press Talks Crime, Security and Safety
Chief of Police Charles Press told Key News this week about the latest developments in crime prevention, speeding and traffic, as well as...
Board Recommends Purchase of Lots for Key Biscayne’s First ‘Resilient’ Park
With resiliency a hot topic throughout this summer’s budget cycle, the Parks and Open Spaces Board is hoping the Village approves a $4...
Putting Peace First with Youth Lead Change
On October 18th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Key Biscayne Community Center, representatives of Youth Lead Change will introduce a brand-new,...
No-Swim Advisories for Key Biscayne Beaches as Bacteria Rises Again
Readings taken Oct. 3 were high enough for the Florida Department of Health to advise no swimming off Key Biscayne’s beaches.
Let’s Not Rush Into Anything
Dear Key News: The usual excellent reporting of the Key News’ Tony Winton (County Files Suit over Key Biscayne Library, September 16,...
Narrow Vote Grants Pensions More Funding
The public pension plans for Key Biscayne’s fire and police departments received a quarter of proposed Village funding in a tight vote...
New Initiative Secures Funding for Young Leaders
A new initiative to help young people become socially conscious leaders received funding to launch next month. What will it do for the...
Forms for Funds: Council Ponders Community Group Guidelines
Should community groups fill out forms and meet criteria in order to get funding from the Council? Some members thought so at Tuesday’s...
Helena Iturralde: Sewing a Community Conscience
Local eco-warrior Helena Iturralde is the driving force behind nonprofit A Zero Waste Culture, whose mission is to engage communities with...
Clarifying Community Foundations with the Key Biscayne Bar Association
Confused about the role of Key Biscayne Community Foundation in the activities of the Village of Key Biscayne? If so, you are not alone.
In Photos: King Tides on Key Biscayne, Sept. 28-29
Some parts of Miami saw streets flooded this weekend during so-called ‘king’ tides. These regular events are also termed ‘sunny...
Key Biscayne Finally Passes $36 Million Budget in Mammoth Meeting
The Village Council approved the budget for Key Biscayne FY20. Here’s what made the cut – and what didn’t.
Key Resident Opens Arms, Heart and Home to Dorian Survivors
The tale of Erick the barber and his family’s ordeal during Hurricane Dorian inspired one Key Biscayner to open her home and take them...
Inaugural Key Biscayne International Day of Peace Calls for Climate Action
A group of residents gathered Saturday for the island’s first International Day of Peace – with a special focus on climate action. What...
Racial Profiling Comments Disrupt Key Biscayne Council Meeting
A dispute over racial profiling and police practices was so intense it caused an unprecedented recess to restore order at a Village Council...
Stormwater Fees Raised As Resiliency Issues Dominate Budget Hearing
Key Biscayne is nearly done with the 2020 budget. Is it doing enough about environmental resilience?
Palmetto Berry Poachers Arrested
Alleged palmetto berry poachers were the cause of an intense ground, air and canine search at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Thursday,...
County Files Suit Over Key Biscayne Library
Key Colony Condo Not Consulted, May Oppose
Pension Improves, But Still Underfunded by $5.2 Million
The pension plan covering Key Biscayne’s police and firefighters closed an underfunding gap in 2018, but the plan still has up to $5.2...
Questions Swirl Over $36 Million KB Budget Vote
UPDATED with council votes late Tuesday night
Outpouring of Love for the Bahamas Sparks Aid Debate
The Bahamas is reeling from its worst-ever hurricane. Key Biscayners know they want to help – but can’t always agree how
