Mandy Miles

Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. "Local news is crucial," she says. "It informs and connects a community. It prompts conversation. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. Our owners are raising families in Key West & Marathon. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. We respect our readers. We question our leaders. We believe in the Florida Keys community. And we like to have a good time." Mandy's married to a saintly — and handy — fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else.

KEY WEST ELECTION COFFERS FILL UP; WHO’S SUPPORTING WHO?

It’s election season in Key West, so battle lines are drawn — and checkbooks are out. On Aug. 18, Key West voters will elect a...

PILOT UNINJURED IN SEAPLANE CRASH OFF DRY TORTUGAS

The pilot of a seaplane that crashed off Dry Tortugas National Park the morning of April 11 was not injured in the incident, and...

DID ELECTION TENSION TURN TRAFFIC STOP INTO SOCIAL MEDIA SPECTACLE?

Only in Key West, and more specifically, only in Key West during an election, does a routine traffic stop become a social media spectacle.  So...

MISS ISLAND QUEEN KICKS OFF 5TH AMATEUR DRAG PAGEANT & FUNDRAISER

“Only in Key West…”  The phrase has been said in reference to many, many observations over the decades. Only in Key West do city officials...

MILES TO GO: TIME CAPSULE PROVES KEY WEST CAN STILL SURPRISE ME

As the shovels hit only rocks, dirt and gravel for the first 6 inches on April 6 alongside a Keys West school, anyone older...

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