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 storms: Arthur and...
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 be charged as...
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, these top students...
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, Dry Tortugas National...
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, health officer for...
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 congresswoman said Thursday...
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 new policy.
Clarification: This...
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 the test results...
Keys to reopen June 1
Monroe County plans to reopen to visitors Monday, June 1 by suspending the checkpoints on U.S. 1 and State Road 905 and allowing lodging establishments to take...
Raschein endorses Islamorada councilman Mooney for state representative
Florida State Rep. Holly Raschein knows what it takes to represent the unique 120th district, which comprises the Florida Keys and a portion of southern Miami-Dade. Having...
