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Key West, Florida

Population: 25,478

Surrounded by the gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Key West is a common vacation destination thanks to both its amazingly warm climate and its active nightlife scene. The clear blue gulf waters are ideal for snorkeling and glass-bottomed boat tours, as well as parasailing and fishing. At night, lively Duval Street is perfect for people watching and features a wide variety of restaurants and bars catering to every taste. Because of the wide range of outdoor activities, summer is the most active time of year for the tourism industry in Key West, though visiting during the winter months will likely mean a less crowded city experience and cooler temperatures.
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Officials urge steps against mosquitoes to fight dengue virus

Florida Keys Keynoter - Fri Nov 20

Dengue fever has not spread beyond Key West, but health officials say residents in all the Keys should be vigilant to limit breeding of mosquitoes, which carry the fever-causing virus.This means dumping any standing water you have in your yards, Chris Tittel, spokesman with the Monroe County Health Department said.

County tries FEMA again

Free Press - Fri Nov 20

Monroe County will ask the federal government to consider a new plan for ending the county's controversial inspections for illegal first-floor living spaces, after it rejected a previous suggestion.

ICE finds closer jail

Free Press - Fri Nov 20

The federal immigration agency that pulled its female detainees from the Monroe County jail this week said it did so because the Stock Island facility is too far from its Miami offices.

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