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,...
Firefighters battling brush fire on Big Pine Key plan tactical burnout this afternoon
Firefighters responding to the ongoing wildfire on Big Pine Key plan to conduct tactical burnout operations beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. today along the...
Tennessee Williams Theater takes reins to rescue Tropic Cinema
Tropic Cinema’s board announced on Aug. 4 that it will turn over all operations and responsibilities of the nonprofit cinema to Tennessee Williams Performance...
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...
Tax collector consolidates services at Truman Avenue government center
Don’t go to Searstown to renew your driver’s license after Friday, Aug, 7.
Monroe County Tax Collector Sam Steele announced on Aug. 3 that efforts...
More drugs wash ashore in the Florida Keys
Packages of suspected drugs keep arriving to the shore of the Florida Keys.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, a package containing suspected...
What’s Waterfront Playhouse planning for its 88th season on stage?
The Waterfront Playhouse announces its 2026-2027 season, a lineup that includes a live concert and intimate solo performances, holiday storytelling, fast-paced comedy, a musical...
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...
