FWC CAPT. DAVID DIPRE CLOSES 30 YEARS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
“David Dipre is truly gifted. He displays humility and kindness, balanced with strength and professionalism. I consider it a privilege to witness his dedication...
WILDLIFE REHABBERS RUSH TO AILING FLAMINGO IN TAVERNIER: BIRD DIED A DAY LATER
American flamingos, popularly known as pink flamingos, faced extinction in South Florida. But now they are reappearing in the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
Not...
BUBBA AWARDS GO GLOBAL: VOTES CAST IN ALL 50 STATES & 6 OF 7...
The Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards will wrap 13 years of voting when the awards ceremony concludes at the Key West Theater on...
KEYS HISTORY: EXPLOITATION OF FLORIDA KEYS WILDLIFE LEADS TO CRITICAL PROTECTIONS
When Key West was organizing and systems were being put into place, the town council made a declaration that appeared in the island’s first...
KEYS SCHOOL DISTRICT GETS ‘A’ GRADE
Monroe County School District announced on July 7 that it earned an overall A grade from the Florida Department of Education.
“This district-wide achievement reflects...
RECYCLING: BREAK FREE FROM PLASTIC DEPENDENCE THIS JULY
Plastic-Free July is a nationwide movement that encourages individuals, businesses and communities to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics and adopt reusable alternatives.
Ironically, plastic...
RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT THERESA AXFORD RECALLS 48 YEARS IN KEYS SCHOOLS
In 1976, a young school teacher from Philadelphia arrived in Key West, where she had accepted a job teaching English at a Catholic school...
KEYS SCHOOLS WELCOME NEW SUPERINTENDENT ED TIERNEY
Monroe County schools this month welcomed Edward Tierney as the new superintendent of schools. Tierney brings more than two decades of educational leadership from...
FIFTH ANNUAL PBA FISHING TOURNAMENT RAISES FUNDS FOR AUTISM
The fifth annual PBA Dolphin Fishing Tournament took place June 27-29 at Oceans Edge Resort & Marina on Stock Island and raised $25,000 for...
IN PICTURES: JULY FOURTH FESTIVITIES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
July Fourth festivities saw patriotic parades, picnics and parties and fireworks displays from Key Largo to Key West.
KEY WEST
The city and the Rotary...
