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.

Cosmetic shop owners sue picketers

Key West’s cosmetic shop controversy has moved from the court of public opinion to Judge Tim Koenig’s courtroom. Orogold shop co-owner Nir Chen filed suit...

Cow Key lane closures start April 15

MOT is a BFD.  That’s Maintenance of Traffic for those unfamiliar with transportation terminology. And it’s a big freakin’ deal, particularly when it comes...

China Virus Sinks Keys’ Lobster Prices

The devastating impacts of the coronavirus epidemic that started in late December on the other side of the world in China are now being...

McPherson readies for principal role at Key West High School

Christina McPherson hadn’t intended to teach when she was a student at Florida State University, and she certainly hadn’t planned on being principal of...

Planning Board needs 1 new member

The governor stole one of Key West’s Planning Board members — well, sort of. Gov. Ron DeSantis in September 2019 appointed Key West resident Ed...

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