MARATHON MAN SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROLE IN OVERDOSE DEATH
Jeremiah Johnson, 45, of Marathon was sentenced on May 14 to four years in state prison followed by four years of probation after pleading...
SEEING RED: CAPTAINS INCENSED OVER LAST-SECOND SNAPPER CLOSURE
Just one day before the opening of one of Florida’s most anticipated sportfishing seasons, anglers around the state targeting red snapper learned they’d be...
COLDWELL BANKER SCHMITT EARNS SPOT ON TOP 500 REAL ESTATE COMPANIES LIST
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company (CBSREC), based on dollar volume of sales for 2025, was ranked among the most successful real estate companies...
MARATHON GRAD CHRIS GASKILL COOKS UP SUCCESS WITH DRAGON & ROOSTER IN KEY WEST
A chef who first sharpened his cooking knives in the kitchens at Marathon High School is already making countywide waves with his plates in...
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $100K IN MARATHON NONPROFIT FUNDING
The city of Marathon has announced the opening of the nonprofit funding application period, now until Tuesday, June 30. The purpose of this funding is...
MARATHON COUNCIL EYES FUTURE FLOODING THREATS & RISING PROJECT COSTS
On top of an extensive discussion over Marathon’s recently-terminated fire chief, the city council tackled a packed agenda in its May 12 meeting, approving...
FWC BANS EXPORT OF THREATENED MARINE LIFE
Social media outrage over a viral manta ray collection video from 2025 made it all the way to Tallahassee, as the Florida Fish and...
IN PICTURES: WINNERS REEL IN CASH IN 20TH ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY DOLPHIN TOURNEY
A mad dash to the deep blue on May 9 ended in an awards ceremony at the Marathon Yacht Club for the 20th annual...
SECOND-TIME SAVE: CREWS RESCUE EMACIATED MANATEE CALF… AGAIN
On May 5, Dolphin Research Center (DRC) responded to an urgent call to assist in the rescue of a severely emaciated manatee calf at...
MARATHON OFFICIALS & FORMER FIRE CHIEF SPAR OVER DISMISSAL
A show of support for recently-fired Fire Chief James Muro from residents and fire rescue personnel, along with a statement from Muro himself, headlined...
