FORMER TRAUMA STAR DIVISION CHIEF THOMPSON FOUND GUILTY ON 10 CHARGES

Editor’s note: Following news of the jury’s verdict, the Keys Weekly contacted multiple friends, family members and coworkers of Andrea Thompson, all of whom...

Legendary Keys angler Jose Wejebe takes his place in the IGFA Hall of Fame

In an island chain known as a world-renowned sportfishing destination, it takes a supreme level of talent and influence to make a mark. But...

Celebrate America 250 with a sunset on the Old Seven Mile Bridge

Monroe County and the Tourist Development Council, along with the city of Marathon, will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a special semiquincentennial sunset celebration...

Cosmetic tattoo artist Jodi Kell helps breast cancer patients feel whole again

For many women who undergo a mastectomy and breast reconstruction following breast cancer, the end of surgery doesn’t always feel like the end of...

Tourism dollars fund 18 new mooring balls in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Tourism tax dollars are helping protect some of the Florida Keys’ most valuable natural resources, with the installation of 18 new mooring buoy anchors...

Functionally Caffeinated Wellness: You’ve been influenced

I have been on a bit of a de-influencing kick over on my Instagram page lately. My mission is pretty simple: educate people about...

Marathon Neighbor of the Week: Paul Anderson

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community...

Best of Marathon honors John Dick with Robin Tanner Public Service Award

Elected officials are always stepping into the line of fire when they take a seat at the Best of Marathon. But as much as...

Domestic Abuse Shelter welcomes Jackie Curl as new CEO

The Domestic Abuse Shelter (DAS) has announced the appointment of Jackie Curl as its new CEO, effective Sept. 9. Curl succeeds Sherrie Schwab, who...
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Marathon City Council tones down tax hike, ups deficit spending

What began as nearly a 19% hike for Marathon residents on their next tax bills dwindled to 5.52% at the end of the city...