A week under the sea: State funding supports research trips at Keys’ new undersea...
New funding from the state of Florida will fund a week underwater in the Florida Keys for research teams. Ocean engineering firm Deep has received...
Manatee rescued in Marathon succumbs to injuries after boat strike
On July 22, Dolphin Research Center (DRC) responded to an urgent call to assess and rescue an adult manatee near Faro Blanco Resort following...
Shana Rogers becomes the Keys’ first female fire chief in Marathon
On July 28, the city of Marathon announced Lt. Shana J. Rogers as its new Fire Rescue chief. Rogers, who has been with Fire Rescue...
Big lady on board: Turtle Hospital treats massive loggerhead patient
Marathon’s Turtle Hospital is currently caring for one of the largest patients in its four-decade history of aquatic rescues – and early signs are...
Still no manager in Marathon as council narrows candidate list
Marathon's search for a new city manager may ultimately hinge on a candidate who has yet to apply for the job. Public commenters and Marathon...
Will Marathon pick a manager? Discussion is set for Tuesday night
For the first time since the termination of former City Manager George Garrett in February, the Marathon City Council will publicly discuss finalists in...
Cash and canals: County commission tackles budget and neighborhood improvement programs
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners kicked off work on a proposed $695.8 million budget and approved a new framework allowing neighborhoods to...
Marathon council pits spending cuts against future security in early budget talks
The Marathon City Council began its 2026-27 budget process by approving a preliminary 18.8% property tax increase on July 21 – but stressed that...
Keys AHEC’s pediatric programs become Keys Kids Health Centers
One of the Keys’ most vital pediatric healthcare options is celebrating a rebirth, of sorts. Keys Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) isn’t going anywhere, CEO...
BOCC candidates Lincoln and Lopez share backgrounds ahead of primary
The Keys Weekly wants Monroe County voters to get to know the candidates who seek to represent them at all levels of city and...
