Raschein sworn in as new county commissioner

Former state Rep. Holly Raschein is back serving Florida Keys constituents, this time as a county commissioner.  Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Raschein, of Key Largo,...

Emergency rule: Students exposed to COVID no longer required to quarantine

The Florida Department of Health has issued a new emergency rule declaring that parents now have a choice whether to quarantine a child who...

WHILE WE WERE DEBATING MASKING, A 1/4 BILLION DOLLAR SCHOOL BUDGET QUIETLY PASSED

The last school board meeting on Sept. 7 was almost four hours long, with three hours of it taken up with debating the finer...

NEW TV SHOW FEATURES KEY WEST & FLORIDA KEYS IN DEBUT EPISODE

A new home-buying show on FOX Business Network will feature Key West and the Florida Keys in its premier episode, which airs at 8...

BEST OF MARATHON: FOOD TRUCK & BARTENDER SPOTLIGHT

Jenerator @ Dockside How long have you been a bartender? 18 years. What’s the most creative way you’ve cut someone off? I usually just take their...

KEY WEST CONDO GETS REPRIEVE — FOR NOW

A Key West condominium building received a temporary reprieve Monday morning. Raj Ramsingh, the city’s chief building official, did not condemn Santa Clara Condominiums, 3312...

Former state Rep. Raschein applies to fill Forster’s commission term

A community continues to grieve following the loss of Mike Forster from a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. His passing on the morning of Sept....

BEST OF MARATHON AWARDS: 82,000 VOTES & COUNTING!

2021 marks the 12th iteration of Middle Key’s people’s choice awards - The Best of Marathon.  Since its inception by the Marathon Jaycees back in...

National Parks Service gives local nonprofit historic Islamorada lighthouse

Off the Islamorada shores, boats circled Alligator Reef Light Station during a Labor Day weekend, which saw pristine conditions on the water. Activity at...

BREAKING NEWS: FORMER PROPERTY MANAGERS SAY CONDO BOARD REPEATEDLY FAILED TO ACT ON REPAIRS

The word "dire" has been used in recent weeks to describe the condition of the Santa Clara Condominium building at 3312 Northside Dr., Key...