Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning.
Deputies...
Decision 2026: Meet the Key Colony Beach City Commission candidates
Leading up to the November general election, the Keys Weekly is committed to helping our community learn more about the candidates running to represent...
Florida Lieutenant Governor Collins visits Monroe County’s Emergency Operations Center
Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins visited the Monroe County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Marathon on Aug. 5, meeting with officials and public safety...
Stay Golden: Longtime locals create a healing oasis in Islamorada
I could feel my shoulders relax as I climbed the steps to Golden Yoga’s loft-like studio space. I had signed up for one of...
Is your social media feed working for you or against you?
Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone.
Social media platforms are designed...
Precious metals: Monroe County leaders share history and heart behind challenge coins
When Cory Schwisow leaves the house, he rarely walks out the door without a small but meaningful item in his pocket: a military challenge...
Meet fire historian Alex Vega: Keeper of the flame
During his 30-year career as a second-generation Key West firefighter, Alex Vega battled blazes at spots including Key West’s Cuban Club, the Marine barracks,...
Iran-linked hackers target U.S. water utilities; Florida Keys is unaffected
What could Iran possibly have to do with the Florida Keys’ drinking water?
Turns out, plenty.
Cybercriminals affiliated with Iran are hacking into local water utilities...
40 years of figuring it out: MCSO Lt. Nancy Alvarez earns Lifetime Achievement Award
When Monroe County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant Nancy Alvarez first hit the Overseas Highway as a road patrol deputy, she was, in her own words,...
Parasail death case ends in mistrial after hung jury
The federal manslaughter trial over the 2022 Marathon parasailing accident that killed one woman ended in a mistrial Monday after jurors were unable to...
