You Go Girl: Rescued turtle ‘Girl Power’ returns to the sea
Some heroes wear capes. This one has flippers – and a really cool name.
A juvenile green sea turtle named Girl Power returned to the...
Fireworks and fire chiefs: Marathon Council session gets heated
The Marathon City Council spent July 14 sorting out two combustible topics: questions surrounding its Fourth of July celebration and a second challenge from...
In Pictures: Divers and mermaids jam sub-sea tunes at Underwater Music Fest
The Florida Keys cranked up the volume this weekend. And the audience had fins.
Divers and snorkelers descended beneath the waves for the Lower Keys...
Worker killed after strike by heavy machinery
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to an industrial, work-related death just before 11:30 a.m. on July 14 at 4250 Overseas Highway in Marathon.
Victor...
County deploys third artificial reef in the Gulf, plans for fourth
This week, Monroe County’s artificial reefs program announced its second reef material deployment off Key West in the Florida Keys. These deployments help create...
Candidate forum set for July 22 will feature county commission, school board & mosquito...
Candidates in critical Florida Keys races will have another chance to make their case to voters at a candidate forum on Wednesday, July 22...
Free Skywarn Spotter class offered Aug. 15 in Marathon; Here’s how to sign up
Monroe County Emergency Management invites residents to participate in a free SKYWARN storm spotter program on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon...
Habitat for Humanity dedicates three new homes for trio of Marathon local families
Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys recently welcomed its 49th, 50th and 51st families to homeownership in Marathon.
A dedication ceremony was held July...
“House of Mouse’s Greatest Hits: Kids put on Disney showcase with ‘Dare to Dream...
No obscure B-side tunes here. In Disney’s “Dare to Dream Jr.,” a new generation behind the microphone speed-runs through nothing but the hits.
More than...
Marathon’s Steak and Lobster House files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but keeps doors open
One of the Middle Keys’ staple eateries will look to stay open while restructuring its debts, as the Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House...
