‘TROUBLED WATERS’
WLRN’s new documentary “Troubled Waters: Turtle’s Tale” explores the impact of human behavior on our environment — as seen through the lens of one of the Keys’...
Plastic Ban – Commission sends measure to staff
The “sunscreen ban” made waves back in February, which the Key West city commission approved, and Gov. Ron DeSantis ultimately upheld (vetoing HB 771), after an attempted...
Penguins, elephants and conchs … what global environmental flux means to us
By Karuna Eberl
part 2 of 2
Recently an ice shelf collapsed in the Antarctic, bringing the disappearance of the second largest colony of emperor penguins, thousands of chicks...
Vandenberg project celebrates 10-year anniversary with weekend of events
On May 27, 2009 the USNS Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, six miles...
Keys newcomers making their impact
Tiffany Duong and Sara Nilsson are the oldest interns at Coral Restoration Foundation. When not out planting coral and doing CRF work, the two highly ambitious women...
Two-day party features swimsuit fashion show and axe throwing
On Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, Keys Cable and oTHErside Boardsports are hosting a party that includes axe-throwing (!), music, food, fashion, wakeboarding and more. The setting...
Bringing awareness to cigarette littering
In an effort to keep Islamorada clean, village officials are looking to raise awareness of cigarette butt littering.
While receptacles are in place for disposal, not everyone uses...
Reef wreck? Council considers artificial reef for Marathon
Before the discussions of which decommissioned ship, where to put it and how much the project will cost, the Marathon City Council must first decide whether to...
Jackyl Talks Upcoming Coral Head Music Fest
It’s been a year since Jesse James Dupree has visited the Keys. In fact, he was here with friend Michael Ballard (“Full Throttle Saloon”) scouting locations for...
Florida Keys react to DeSantis’ water plans
Capt. Xavier Figueredo is very pleased with Florida’s new governor, straight out of the gate.
“Gov. Ron DeSantis hit the ground with both feet running,” said Figueredo, a...
