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More than 600 homes in the Keys were found to be destroyed. The majority of them were on Big Pine Key.

Keys Damage Report Finds More Than 600 Homes Destroyed

Monroe County released a preliminary damage assessment of residential structures in the unincorporated parts of the county Wednesday.

Cape Coral receives key permit for Yacht Club Community Park

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a critical permit for the Yacht Club Community Park renovation yesterday afternoon, bringing the City of Cape Coral one step closer to breaking ground on the park’s improvements.The environmental resource permit will now be sent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), with federal approval anticipated in April 2025, barring unforeseen circumstances. Once received, the construction manager at risk will advertise the marine improvement portion of the project for construction bids, marking a significant step forward in the project.

Tiny House In The Florida Keys Brings Hope To A Workforce Still Displaced

Nearly a year after Hurricane Irma, Florida Keys workers who prop up its tourist economy are still struggling to find affordable housing for residents displaced by the storm.

Recently retired Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Colonel Lou Caputo, right, donned a Grinch costume to stage an awareness-raising holiday traffic patrol at Key Largo School. Drivers who viuolate local traffic laws during the patrol are given a choice — ticket or onion — and a short lecture on safe driving by Caputo.

‘Officer Grinch’ gives Florida Keys drivers onions instead of tickets

Holiday motorists going a bit too fast through a school zone on the Florida Keys Overseas Highway might receive an onion from the Grinch instead of a traffic ticket. Colonel Lou Caputo, who recently retired from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, donned the Grinch costume Friday morning to stage an awareness-raising holiday traffic patrol at Key Largo School.

Mud Canyon Road is closed due to flash flooding in Death Valley, Calif., on Friday. Authorities say the main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris.

A key route in Death Valley buried in floods will be closed for another week

Flash flooding in the park trapped hundreds of guests and partially buried cars and trucks in mud. The record-breaking rains dumped 1.46 inches — 75% of what the area typically gets in a year.

Psychologist Gaurav Suri says public health officials need to tailor their messages to appeal to a wide range of people.

Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy

Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.

Suburbs Could Be Key In Race For Virginia's 7th Congressional District

In the suburbs of Richmond, Va., GOP Rep. Dave Brat pulled off an upset in 2014, as a Tea Party candidate defeating an establishment leader. Now, a Democrat could turn Virginia's 7th District blue.

For Working Moms, Key To Balance May Lie In Elusive Leisure Time

If waiting for help when your car breaks down doesn't strike you as a leisurely activity, it may be time to reconsider. A new book looks at time management challenges of being a working parent.

The new sea level projections are a confirmation of what many in South Florida have seen first hand during king tides.

What New Sea Level Rise Projections Mean For The Florida Keys

New sea level rise projections for South Florida show an alarming trend: higher waters are coming faster than previously expected. According to the...

An aerial view from a drone shows a car as it drives through a street flooded with ocean water in Key Largo, Fla., on Oct. 22.

This Florida Keys Neighborhood Has Been Flooded For Nearly 3 Months

Exceptionally high "king tides," combined with rising seas, have left some Key Largo residents surrounded by water. Getting out of the house for work and daily chores can be a challenge.

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