Never forget 9/11: Research reveals lasting effects on World Trade Center responders

Twenty-five years after 9/11, FIU researcher Dr. Roberto Lucchini is still working with World Trade Center responders to understand how the toxic exposures and...

Remembering Sept. 11, 2001: Keys fire stations host ceremonies on 25th anniversary

Friday, Sept. 11 marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States, which claimed the lives of 2,996 people and injured more...

Good Health Clinic’s Big Kahuna Reveal set for Oct. 10 with a ‘Mo’Rockin’ theme

Good Health Clinic’s 2026 Big Kahuna Reveal & Celebration will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at Founders Park Beach in Islamorada. This year’s theme...
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Leadership Monroe County announces Class XXXIV

Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV. Designed for residents in leadership roles...

Does ‘safe’ mean ‘insurable?’ Citizens holds town hall in Marathon

By Jim McCarthy and Alex Rickert Local officials, property owners and condominium associations had the rare chance to hear from and speak with Citizens Property...

Property appraiser: Amendment 3 won’t hit Monroe County as hard

(Editor’s note: This is a submission from Monroe County.) The state of Florida will vote on an amendment to the Florida Constitution, known as Amendment...

Injured by lightning, Florida Keys captain is released from hospital

By Andy Newman A Florida Keys fishing guide, who was the victim of a lightning strike while piloting his light-tackle boat in Florida Bay last...
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Wild Things: Ask the Bird Geek

What is your favourite and least favourite bird? — House Boat Pedaler God I love a question that requires no research. But stop spelling “favourite”...

Letter to the Editor: After the political signs come down

Editor’s note: The following letter was submitted to the Keys Weekly in advance of the Aug. 18 primary election.  As another summer election season comes...

Philanthropy Matters: Great board members leave the nonprofits they serve stronger

By Elizabeth Brown This summer, the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) experienced a passing of the baton. After years of dedicated service in...