Trailer Park Lobster Poaching

Man arrested for lobster violation A 66 year old Fort Myers man got into a confrontation with a woman over spearing lobsters at a Grassy...

Man Arrested for Causing Severe Injury to Child

A Marathon man has been arrested, accused of causing severe injury to an infant who was hospitalized following repeated abuse. The child, who was born...
A group of people posing for the camera - Dog

Einstein finds a new home

First kitty adopted from S.H.A.R.K. Rachel Bowman had long been on the hunt for another Maine Coon to join her animal house, and after Einstein...
A man standing in front of a store - Human behavior

Advisory board hears community input

The Marathon City Council's Community Image Advisory Board recently hosted a public workshop to garner input from residents on how to improve the city's image for travelers along U.S. 1. The CIAB will take the input and prepare a formal recommendation for the council in the coming weeks.
A truck that is driving down the road - Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Council says “golf carts” are a go

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles must be registered through DMV Scooters and every form in which they come have long been a popular and more fuel-efficient mode...
A group of people sitting next to a body of water - Rowing

Tampa Tarpons take top honors

The returning Battle In The Bay Champions have triumphed once again taking top honors in the third annual dragon boat race held last Saturday...
A group of people on a beach near a body of water - Anne's Beach

Battle In The Bay Dragon Boat Festival this Saturday

The sponsors have been secured since January. Teams began signing up in February. Local paddlers started their practice sessions this past weekend. Sombrero Beach...

Woman Charged with “Doctor Shopping”

Plantation Key – A Marathon woman was arrested Thursday, charged with obtaining similar prescriptions from two different doctors. A pharmacist at Winn-Dixie alerted the two...

Community Park to receive new sod

Mayor urges $166,000 non appropriated expenditure as a safety issue