Water

Upper Keys community remembers captain who lived big and loved hard

On Nov. 18, the Keys lost one of its own. Jeffrey Leonia, 24, was beloved by all who met him. He grew up on...
The real story of Zieg and Senmartin – Situation between warring councilmen escalates to arrests for theft and charges of ethics violation; plus a timeline of events - A large lawn in front of a house - Marathon

War between Marathon councilmen escalates to arrests for theft, ethics violations

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the charges against Zieg and Clavier. They have been charged with a second-degree misdemeanor...
Weatherby

“There’s poison in our water.”

My name is Joe Weatherby. I have been a professional captain, diver, fisherman, snorkeler, unsuccessful treasure hunter and constant conservationist in the Florida Keys and...
Sculpture donated to bird sanctuary on display in gallery

Sculpture donated to bird sanctuary on display in gallery

Donors near and far have supported the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center and founder Laura Quinn’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release birds back...
Principal Lisa Taylor and students

New building, exciting programs at PKS

Students, teachers and administrators at Plantation Key School entered through the doors to a new state-of-the-art facility at MM 90, bayside, in Tavernier last...
“I don’t like that Key Largo will be made into a no anchor zone, but I think it’s necessary.” - A man swimming in the water - Free-diving

“I don’t like that Key Largo will be made into a no anchor zone,...

If you have been living in the Keys for the last few years, you have seen the issues the reef is having. If you...
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members from Islamorada team with Air Station Miami for a search and rescue training recently a short distance from the headspin at Snake Creek. DAVID GROSS/Contributed

Auxiliary Air ops group works with Miami station

Every month, highly qualified local Coast Guard Auxiliary Air Operations Group members work with the Air Station Miami to provide valuable training for the...
HOLIDAY COOKING

For one local, grocery delivery services have completely changed her life

If I had a dollar for every time my waiter recommended the fish tacos, I’d be cruising the Keys in a new yacht! My...
Every year, the City of Marathon adds to its collection of holiday light displays. Tight lines, Santa.

The keys get lit

With an average year-round temperature that hovers near 80, Florida Keys residents have to invent ways to feel festive during the winter holiday season....
Playing Their (20) Parts – If you can find a show that makes you laugh more than MCT’s “Greater Tuna”… MOVE! - Geoffrey Horne et al. standing in front of a curtain - Musical theatre

Playing Their (20) Parts – If you can find a show that makes you...

Those visiting Marathon Community Theatre in the coming weeks should consider bringing a pencil and notepad. They just might need it. Why? Because over the...