David Sloan

David Sloan researches intriguing stories from Key West's past to share island history people might not hear on the Conch Train.

The Bum Farto Files: Better Red than Dead

Key West Fire Chief Joseph “Bum” Farto disappeared on Feb. 16, 1976 while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch...

The Bum Farto Files: Call of the Sirens

Key West Fire Chief Joseph “Bum” Farto disappeared on Feb. 16, 1976 while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch...

“MASSIVE DATA BREACH EXPOSES COUNTY AND CITY WORKERS’ & OFFICIALS’ PRIVATE EMAILS & SEARCH HISTORIES “

A massive data breach in Florida Keys government offices may have revealed the Internet search histories from the private accounts of every city and...

The Bum Farto Files: What’s In a name?

Key West Fire Chief Joseph “Bum” Farto disappeared Feb. 16, 1976 while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch –...

The Bum Farto Files: A Regular Joe

Key West Fire Chief Joseph “Bum” Farto disappeared Feb. 16, 1976 while awaiting sentencing for a drug trafficking conviction stemming from Operation Conch –...

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