OBITUARY: CAPT. JOE WEATHERBY
Longtime resident and much-loved Key West character, Capt. Joe Weatherby, 62, passed away in a care facility in Miami on Tuesday, Feb. 13, after...
TDC BOARD STICKS UP FOR AGENCY’S DIRECTOR AFTER ANOTHER SCATHING AUDIT
After the Monroe County Clerk’s Office rained criticism down on the financial practices of the Florida Keys’ tourism marketing agency – the Tourist Development...
THIS UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PROGRAM OFFERS INSIGHTS INTO SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING
In an age of environmental awareness, the Florida-friendly landscaping (FFL) program offers practical insights into sustainable landscaping practices.
Led by the University of Florida's Institute...
TORNADO MOVES ACROSS CUDJOE KEY ON SUNDAY, LEAVING DAMAGED HOMES
A tornado damaged a home on Cudjoe Key on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. CONTRIBUTED
RAISE THE REEF GALA SUPPORTS ONGOING KEYS CORAL REEF RESTORATION
Coral Restoration Foundation is gearing up for its 10th annual fundraising gala at Ocean Reef Club on Saturday, March 2. This gala plays a...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: INCREASING BUILDING ALLOCATIONS FLIES IN THE FACE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
John Bartus, in his column dated Jan. 25 in the Weekly, rationalized increasing the allocation of ROGO/BPAS allocations in Marathon beyond the current limits...
COUNTY HIRES ARTIFICIAL REEFS DIRECTOR TO LAUNCH KEYSWIDE PROGRAM WITH $10M IN STATE FUNDING
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners welcomes Hanna Koch as the new Monroe County Artificial Reefs director. Koch comes to the county from...
RENOWNED VETERINARIAN DOUG MADER DISCUSSES GLOBAL WARMING EFFECTS ON SEA TURTLES
The College of the Florida Keys continues its 2024 VIP Series with “Global Warming and Wildlife” on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in...
NEW CFK ACADEMY AT THE COLLEGE OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA & A 2-YEAR DEGREE
Aarrna Kunasekaran is a high school freshman whose environmental science project recently advanced to the regional finals. When she walks across the stage at...
KEYS HISTORY: A 1920S ANTI-MOSQUITO MOVEMENT SWELLS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE
Before diving into this 20th-century mosquito story, I need to backtrack. In last week’s 19th-century mosquito story, I referred to yellow fever and malaria...
