Key West captain gets mystery package

It’s not every day a reporter tells her colleagues, “I’m going to take a photo of this guy’s seed package.”’ But that’s what happened on...

Free Coronavirus Testing First Week of August Throughout County

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County will be hosting free community-based COVID-19 testing events in Key West and Big Pine Key, Marathon,...

KEYS SCHOOLS GO VIRTUAL. AGAIN.

By Sara Matthis and Mandy Miles Monroe County students will not return to physical classrooms for at least the first four weeks of school, and...

Officials: no sign storm will undergo rapid intensification

It’s going to be a windy weekend. According to the National Hurricane Center, winds from the Tropical Cyclone 9, which could develop into Tropical...

Mosquito district to vote mid-August

The board of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has decided to defer its vote on the Oxitec genetically modified mosquito experimental trial to...

2 City Commission seats on the line– Incumbents want to stay

Key West voters may select two City Commission representatives next month, with two candidates seeking the District III seat and three running in District...

Marathon council closes 2 out of 3 boat ramps for mini season

The Marathon City Council voted 3-2 to close both the Quay boat ramp and Harbor Drive boat ramp in Marathon from Tuesday to Thursday,...

School district clarifies reopening options

Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday evening announced that all Florida families will have a choice between in-person and online instruction when the new school...

Key West mask directive becomes ordinance

Key West city commissioners on Tuesday evening were on the verge of passing four separate exceptions to the city's mandatory mask rules after hearing...

Governor: Schools will reopen next month; Parents can choose online or in-person learning

Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday evening announced that all Florida families will have a choice between in-person and online instruction when the new school...