LOCALS ONLY, PLEASE
The Florida Keys on Friday morning took another protective measure to keep visitors (and potential community-spread coronavirus) out of the island chain: they closed...
Museums launch virtual programming to continue education, expand reach
Local museums are using creativity and technology to keep members engaged, entertained and, most importantly, at home.
“People checked in from as far away as...
Keys count reaches 14
By Jim McCarthy and Tiffany Duong
Positive tests for COVID-19 in Monroe County more than tripled over the last two days, with seven new cases...
Warning: Don’t be a victim
The global pandemic is bringing out the best — and the worst — in people all over the world.
As if a deadly global health...
Ready, set, takeout!
Starting today, through the weekend, there’s a great contest going on in Marathon. Its sole purpose is to support our struggling servers and restaurants.
The...
things not to do during the COVID-19 pandemic
10. Share that joint you found at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival.
9. Try to cough your way out of a speeding ticket.
8. Rely on...
More COVID-19 testing in Marathon on Saturday
On March 22, about 50 Monroe County residents made use of Community Health Inc.’s drive through COVID-19 site at Marathon Community Park. Of those,...
Pick up meals, Chromebooks and free AP review
On March 16, the Florida Department of Education announced that all public and private K-12 schools would be closed through April 15. With school...
IRS moves deadline to July
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service extended the 2019 income tax return filing deadline by 60 days,...
$50,000 interest-free loans available for small businesses
As the health crisis has become a financial one, the state is making it easier for eligible small businesses to apply for Florida Small...
