GO UP, OR STAY THE SAME? MARATHON COUNCIL DEBATES VACATION RENTAL FEES
A potential hike to vacation rental license rates will be settled next month, the Marathon City Council decided in its first meeting of 2026.
A...
THREE RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF MARATHON
A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued three boaters after their 21-foot vessel capsized approximately 12 miles north of Marathon on Jan. 10
The...
HAWKS CAY SHOWERS LOCAL NONPROFITS WITH $30K IN DONATIONS
Hawks Cay Resort closed out 2025 – and began the new year – by making the holidays much brighter for two Middle Keys nonprofits,...
GRAY FUTURES: BANKRUPTCY LEAVES DOLPHIN CONNECTION ANIMALS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS
While the bankruptcy fallout from a multinational corporation forces dolphin facility closures and animal transfers around Florida, trainers at one Middle Keys resort are...
MANATEE CALF RESCUED FROM DISCARDED FAN BELT IN MARATHON
As the calendar flipped to 2026, the manatee rescue team at Dolphin Research Center (DRC) celebrated its first win in the young year.
The team...
WOUNDED WARRIORS RIDE THROUGH THE FLORIDA KEYS BEGINNING THIS FRIDAY
The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride takes place Friday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys.
Residents and visitors...
KEY WEST MAN ACCUSED OF HITTING ANOTHER MAN WITH BAGS CONTAINING BEER BOTTLES
A Key West man was arrested on Jan. 3 after he allegedly struck another man with bags filled with beer bottles.
According to the Monroe...
200 KEYS KIDS GET NEW BIKES FOR CHRISTMAS
A long-standing collaboration among local businesses, first responders, faith organizations and nonprofits ensured that nearly 200 donated bicycles were delivered to children in need...
PEOPLE ARE AWESOME: THESE FEEL-GOOD STORIES WERE THE BEST OF THE BEST LAST YEAR
As the national news cycle continues its endless parade of turmoil and tragedy, it’s our honor and deepest pleasure to shine a light on...
SO MUCH HAPPENED, WE MADE A LIST: RELIVING 2025 THROUGH MARATHON HEADLINES
Even on a little island with fewer than 10,000 full-time residents, a lot can happen in a year. From restaurant merry-go-rounds to city leadership...
