Key West nurse Jody Hauser wins national nursing excellence award
Jody Houser, a registered nurse at Lower Keys Medical Center, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award.
Houser was surprised with a reception that included...
Key West Business Guild reinvents iconic Headdress Ball with more prize categories
The Key West Business Guild is launching a new chapter for one of Fantasy Fest's traditions. The 43rd annual Headdress Ball, taking place Thursday,...
Hemingway Look-Alikes donate $40K for College of the Florida Keys scholarships
Eighteen students from the College of the Florida Keys were awarded scholarships during the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. For 27 years, the “Papas” of...
Is your social media feed working for you or against you?
Have you ever opened social media to check one thing, only to realize 45 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone.
Social media platforms are designed...
Meet fire historian Alex Vega: Keeper of the flame
During his 30-year career as a second-generation Key West firefighter, Alex Vega battled blazes at spots including Key West’s Cuban Club, the Marine barracks,...
Community and first responders gather for National Night Out events in the Florida Keys
In Key West, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West Police, firefighters, paramedics, military personnel and community partners hosted a free National Night Out...
Keys Gator Club to hold social for new students
The Florida Keys Gator Club is planning a gathering to help Keys students who are preparing to attend the University of Florida for their...
Key West Womenfest returns Sept. 2-6
Key West Womenfest, a celebration for women in paradise, returns in 2026 with the theme, “Lost Women in the Arts” — inviting women to...
Basilica School in Key West joins Sunshine State Athletic Association
The Basilica School, once known as Mary Immaculate, has been accepted into the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA).
Four years ago, the Basilica School restored...
New college board fails to fix Key deer issue
The newly appointed college board members failed at a meeting this week to solve one of the problems they included on their list of...
