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.

MILITARY’S ANTI-DRUG AGENCY CHANGES COMMAND IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

This military change-of-command ceremony couldn’t occur at the group’s headquarters.  Navy Rear Admiral Mark Fedor took command of Joint Interagency Task Force, or JIATF-South, from...

WILL KEY WEST OFFICIALS GIVE THEMSELVES A 150% RAISE?

Some city workers were surprised Thursday by the city’s preliminary, proposed budget, which includes a 150% salary increase for the mayor and city commissioners....

POLICE OFFICER HELPS LOST BABY TURTLES FIND THEIR WAY BACK HOME IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Key West Police Officer Randy Perez responded to a unique call on the night of July 18 — a baby turtle rescue. The tiny turtles...

KEY WEST BRIDGE TO BE RENAMED FOR CHERYL CATES ON JULY 26

The bridge that connects Key West and neighboring Stock Island will be renamed on Tuesday, July 26 for Cheryl Cates, who worked tirelessly to...

RETIRED FIRE CHIEF EDDIE CASTRO ANSWERS HIS FINAL CALL AT 81

Key West firefighters, perhaps all firefighters, recount the years and their careers by the fires they fought. Chief Edwin “Eddie” Castro, who died July 1...

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