WILSON AT SEA – Teen launches weather buoy off Middle Keys

On Aug. 8, Capt. Jim Knutson carefully launched the creation of Hayden Brophy. Knutson made a straight beeline from Marathon’s shore 17 miles into...

Lawsuit targets Key West police, school district

The mother of a child who punched a Key West teacher in 2018 is suing the school district, the city of Key West and...

State, county candidates targeted in mailers as primary nears

Early primary voting is underway as candidates look to secure party nods going into the November general election. Some races are intensifying — and...

Judge sends cruise ship questions to Key West voters

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled in favor of the committee that wants Key West voters to decide on limitations to the island’s cruise...

Citizen-science experiences educate and amuse

In the Keys, it’s no secret that everything revolves around the reef and its health. From local fish at restaurants to weekend trips on...

Keys locals featured on Shark Week

They went lookin’ for “Big Moe” and they might have found him.  James M. Platt, better known as “Bucko” around Marathon, squired around a team...

School starts Aug. 19 – First few weeks, at least, will be virtual

Monroe County School students will return to school — virtually — on Aug. 19.  The start date was negotiated between school district officials and the...

COVID OR CO-ED?

Living through a pandemic before their 20s: We asked Keys graduates about their plans for continuing their college education amid coronavirus. This is one...

Exclusive Interview: Mark Wahlberg speaks with Keys Weekly

Key West is no stranger to marquee celebrities. For decades, American presidents, writers, musicians and actors have sought refuge within the island’s vibrant landscape...

Drive-Thru Mass COVID-19 Testing Event August 13 at Founders Park

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County, in partnership with Monroe County BOCC and Islamorada, Village of Islands, will be hosting a free...