MARATHON COMMUNITY REMEMBERS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM GLOBE
The Marathon community was left in a grief-stricken state of shock when Chris Globe passed away unexpectedly after a medical emergency on July 20.
Born and raised in...
2 MORE INDICTED IN FLIGHT NURSE DRUG THEFT CASE
Grand jury indictments have been issued against Dr. Sandra Schwemmer and Capt. Andrea Thompson in Monroe County, Florida.
Schwemmer, 72, the medical director of Monroe County Fire...
KEYS DEPUTY WHO LOST LEG IN ACCIDENT RECEIVES PURPLE HEART & MASSIVE DONATION
Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy Julian Garcia stepped into the Founders Park Community Center ahead of an Aug. 7 meeting of the Islamorada Village Council. In his deputy...
HERE’S HOW TO CARE FOR KEY LIMES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
With its tart and fragrant flavor, the Key lime is more than just a tropical treat; it's a historical and agricultural treasure of the Florida Keys. Here’s...
DECISION 2024: ABORTION, POT & PARTISAN SCHOOL BOARDS ON THE BALLOT THIS NOVEMBER
Should Florida legalize marijuana for people over 21? Should abortion be allowed up until fetal viability (usually around 23 weeks)? And should school board elections become partisan...
SWIMMERS SET SIGHTS ON ALLIGATOR LIGHTHOUSE ON SEPT. 7
Nearly 500 solo and relay-team open-ocean swimmers will attempt to complete the 11th annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse, slated for Saturday, Sept. 7, in Atlantic Ocean waters...
DECISION 2024: U.S. SENATE RACE SEES REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT AND A FIELD OF CHALLENGERS
The incumbent Republican, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is seeking another term to represent Florida in Washington, D.C. To do that, he will need to prevail against two...
SHERIFF: FIVE PEOPLE CHARGED WITH HUMAN SMUGGLING
Five mainland Florida residents were arrested Monday on state human smuggling charges after they were detained by federal law enforcement authorities.
Humberto Tamayo, 48, of Miami, Florida; Omar...
COLLEGE GETS $2M BOOST FOR NEW STUDENT HOUSING
The College of the Florida Keys is $2 million closer to developing its new residential complex for students and the workforce on the Key West campus, thanks...
COUNTY ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR TO SPEAK ON 40-YEAR CAREER
The Upper Keys League of Women Voters meeting will welcome Monroe County Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin as guest speaker on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at...
