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.

College board fires president at last-minute meeting; agenda didn’t mention termination or firing

Firing the college president wasn’t on the agenda for Monday night’s hastily-called meeting, but the board that oversees College of the Florida Keys still...

Caffeine Carl’s music & memories live forever

Key West isn’t so big on memorial events conducted in hushed tones and black attire. Neither was the late, local music man “Caffeine Carl”...

Did you hear? Most adults wear glasses, but refuse Hearing Aids

I was 5 when I got my first pair of eyeglasses. I can still remember the exact moment that the world came into focus....

Local Haitians fear an uncertain future 

“Haiti is not home for me anymore,” said a Key West Uber driver who we’ll call Jean. “I came to Key West in 2016...

Bubba Awards bring out the best of Key West

What do Key West and the Strait of Hormuz have in common? The Bubba Awards, of course. It’s true, I’m serious.  Every year, we get a...