a couple of kids standing next to each other

TRUNKS FULL OF TREATS FOR STUDENTS AT BASILICA SCHOOL IN KEY WEST

After the grownups had their costumed fun throughout Fantasy Fest week, it was the kids’ turn on Halloween. While the New Town neighborhood surrounding Staples...
a group of boats racing across a body of water

POWERBOAT RACES RETURN TO KEY WEST NOV. 5-12

Race World Offshore once again brings powerboat teams and fans to Key West for an Offshore World Championship presented by Performance Boat Center. RWO...
a painting of a painting of trees in the water

‘LIVING IN HARMONY’ ART SHOW OPENS IN KEY LARGO

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is holding its 2024 members show, “Living in Harmony,” with opening receptions in Key Largo on Thursday,...
a statue of a person in front of a house

‘THRILLER ON STAPLES’ WINS FANTASY FACADE CONTEST COMMUNITY FAVORITE AWARD

A Key West residence decked out for Fantasy Fest with a dazzling outdoor display inspired by Michael Jackson’s classic hit, “Thriller,” was the local...
four different pictures of cats and a rabbit

IS THERE ROOM IN YOUR HEART — AND HOME — FOR ONE OF THESE...

The Keys Weekly family loves animals as much as our friends at the Florida Keys SPCA do, and we’re honored each week to showcase...
a long bridge over a body of water

KEYS TOURISM AGENCY FAILS FINANCIAL AUDIT

A recent county audit of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) — the Florida Keys’ multimillion-dollar tourism marketing agency — revealed significant concerns...
a crime scene do not cross sign with a police car in the background

3 KEY WEST TEENS CHARGED IN TRAUMATIC ATTACK ON MINORS

Three Key West teens, all 14, are facing felony charges following their Oct. 24 arrest at Sigsbee Park Navy Base for charges that include...
a group of people standing around a turtle on a beach

DIANA NYAD MARKS 10th ANNIVERSARY OF HAVANA-TO-KEY-WEST SWIM WITH A TURTLE RELEASE

Diana Nyad marked the 10th anniversary of her nearly 111-mile swim from Havana, Cuba to Key West by helping to release a rehabilitated sea...
a group of people riding on the back of a truck

CONCH PRIDE: NOTHING SAYS HIGH SCHOOL LIKE HOMECOMING

You heard the Key West homecoming parade before you saw it, coming down Flagler Avenue the evening of Oct. 23. As the sun started sinking...
a house with red lights in the front yard

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE FANTASY FACADE THROUGH OCT. 29

Each year Key West guesthouses, businesses and private homes compete for cash prizes in the Fantasy Façade Competition. This year the Key West Chamber...