ISLAMORADA AUTHOR FINDS PARADISE AND SUCCESS
Islamorada’s Macy Butler remembers a seventh-grade writing task. While assigned a simple essay by her teacher, Butler wasn’t satisfied with writing just a few paragraphs.
“I remember my...
BARGES BYPASS BRIDGES: BUSINESS FINDS A WAY ON DUCK KEY
There’s a popular meme (internet joke) with a man holding up a finger to his forehead, a knowing Mona Lisa smile on his face. It reads, “Modern...
POPULAR KEY WEST MAILMAN HANGS UP MAILBAG AFTER 28 YEARS
Bob Killen knows Key West. He knows directions, addresses, secret parking spots, current residents and who used to live where. He knows which magazines we read, how...
Family thanks 7 Mile Bridge workers for saving son, 10
Update: This story has been edited to reflect the start and end time of bridge reconstruction and the cost.
When Jackson Clark’s flip flop fell in the water...
Vaccine eligibility opens up to 40-plus next Monday, 18 and older April 5
COVID-19 vaccinations will open to all adults ages 18 and older beginning April 5. That’s according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who released a nearly 3-minute video on...
Community helps boy with cerebral palsy enjoy a swing at the park
Five-year-old Blake Pera loves the park and a swing at the playground. Just ask his mom, Jessica, and babysitter, Rebecca Rowe.
The Pera family moved to Key Largo...
INFORMATION SOUGHT IN GRUESOME PELICAN STABBING
Authorities and bird officials are seeking the public’s assistance in a disturbing animal cruelty case that left a pelican succumbing to its injuries from multiple stab wounds...
KEY WEST DIDN’T ADVERTISE ITS COMMISSION MEETING AND HAD TO CANCEL
Key West officials had to cancel the March 16 city commission meeting 30 minutes before it was due to start. The meeting had not been properly and...
KEY WEST COMMITTEE OPPOSES NO-BID HOUSING PROPOSAL
It’s taken 20 years, but most Key West city commissioners seem poised to take decisive action on Tuesday and finally build affordable housing on the infamous 3.2...
TAVERNIER RESIDENT RELEASES SELF-HELP BOOK FOR COUPLES
Melinda Van Fleet is on a winning streak with the release of her book, “Confidence Mastery for Couples” on March 9. Not only that, she’s also restarting...
