Checkpoint safeguarded community, but couldn’t stay forever
Two checkpoints that kept nonresidents out of the Florida Keys to mitigate coronavirus spread ceased on June 1. While the islands are back open...
Experts predict 8 to 19 named hurricanes this season
Hurricane forecasters work year-round, attempting to predict what Mother Nature will do. They take into account wind patterns, water temperatures and other data. Colorado...
Include masks and hand sanitizer in the storm kit
By May 27 — five days before the official start of hurricane season on June 1 — the Atlantic Ocean has already seen two tropical...
Teen suspected in stabbing death charged as adult
An Upper Keys teenager accused of killing his brother with a knife and injuring his father in the early-morning hours of May 7 will...
HEAD OF THE CLASS — 2020
With the school year complete, Keys high schools are proud to announce the valedictorians and salutatorians of 2020. With their high school journeys complete,...
Dry Tortugas National Park is beginning to increase recreational access
Key West, Fla. – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities,...
Crystal Health resident passes away from COVID-19
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91-year-old female resident of Crystal Health & Rehab Center passed away from COVID-19 on May 25, per the Florida Health Department and Bob Eadie,...
Congresswoman possibly exposed to COVID-19 after nursing home visit
U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s recent visit to the Upper Keys and a Tavernier long-term care facility has led to a possible exposure of COVID-19.
The...
County is still paying Irma-related overtime during COVID crisis
Editor’s Note: The Board of County Commissioners voted Wednesday afternoon to approve a new emergency pay policy. See KeysWeekly.com for further coverage of the...
Congresswoman’s visit highlights coronavirus challenges
Keys fishermen who’ve been out of work for two months still wait for response on their loan and unemployment applications. Families wait to hear...
