MEET JIM FOSSUM: GREEN PARROT CELEB TAKES HIS BEST SHOT
How does a kid from Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts and illustration become manager at one of the most popular Key West bars? If...
SPORTS WRAP, AUG. 18: PREVIEWING THE FALL FOOTBALL SEASON
By Tracy McDonald
All three Monroe County high schools have been putting in the work this month in anticipation of the fall football season. Preseason competition begins on...
STATE REPRESENTATIVE RACE INCLUDES A HEATED REPUBLICAN PRIMARY & 2 DEMOCRAT HOPEFULS – 2022...
The race to represent the Florida Keys in the state House of Representatives includes two Democrats and three Republicans.
Incumbent Republican Jim Mooney faces a challenge in the...
KEY WEST WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER & CHILD ABUSE
A Key West woman was arrested Aug. 7 by Key West Police on charges of child abuse and attempted first-degree, premeditated murder. The suspect, Amber Pratt, 36,...
KEY WEST VIETNAM VETERAN RECEIVES OVERDUE HONOR
The “wrongs of the past were righted” on Monday morning, when Key West native Alvin Alce received his Purple Heart from the U.S. Army — 53 years...
KEY WEST BALLOT INCLUDES 7 REFERENDUMS
Attention, Key West voters, have you looked at your ballot? Sample ballots are available online at keyselections.org. (Click on “Sample Ballot List” at the top of the...
NEW USPS STAMPS FEATURE FLORIDA KEYS MARINE LIFE
One certain stand of elkhorn coral and one “smiley” balloonfish from the Florida Keys will be making their way around the country – as part of a...
SPORTS WRAP: FAMILIAR FACES, NEW ROLES FOR FALL HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
By Tracy McDonald
As the summer comes to a close, Keys schools are gearing up for a brand-new year and a brand-new season of sports. While we may...
SPENDING IN STATE HOUSE RACE GROWS AS AUGUST PRIMARY APPROACHES
Just weeks remain before registered Republican and Democratic voters select a Florida House candidate to represent their party in the Nov. 8 election. With an Aug. 23...
TEACHER SHORTAGE: 17 TEACHERS & 47 STAFF MEMBERS STILL NEEDED FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
With the Aug. 10 start date for the school year coming fast, Monroe County officials are scrambling to fill teacher positions, “leaving no leaf unturned.” They are...
