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Florida Keys Market Update is written by a small, named newsroom covering the Florida Keys and Monroe County. We think readers deserve to know exactly who reports the news they rely on, so every reporter is named with a published bio and beat. Meet the team.

Marcus Hale
Marcus Hale — Senior News Writer
Marcus reports on Monroe County government, public safety and day-to-day life across the Florida Keys.
Danielle Ortiz
Danielle Ortiz — Local Markets & Real Estate Writer
Danielle covers Florida Keys housing, the Monroe County real-estate market and the insurance and consumer issues that shape it.

How Our Newsroom Works

Every story is reported and written by a named member of our team, grounded in identifiable sources and public records, and checked for accuracy before it publishes. We attribute claims to their sources, link out to the reporting behind a story, and date every article so readers know how current it is.

Our Editorial Standards

Our team works to the standards set out in our Editorial Policy: independent reporting that commercial relationships never influence, clear attribution, and prompt corrections. Have a tip for the newsroom or spotted an error? Reach us through our contact page.