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FLORIDA KEYS GET UP TO 900 NEW BUILDING RIGHTS WITH SIGNING OF SENATE BILL...

The Florida Keys have the go-ahead for up to 900 new building rights throughout the island chain, following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature on Senate...
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WISH THE U.S. A HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN MARATHON WITH PARADES, FIREWORKS & A DAY...

The town is packed – for good reason – and the Middle Keys are ready to ring in Independence Day with what locals know...
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RESCUED MOM AND BABY MANATEE GET ON-SITE TREATMENT FOR FISHING LINE SNARE

On June 18 Dolphin Research Center (DRC) partnered with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to rescue a manatee mother and her...

MAYOR LYNN LANDRY FILES FOR RE-ELECTION IN 2025 CITY COUNCIL RACE

The field has grown to five for the 2025 Marathon City Council race, as current Mayor Lynn Landry filed for re-election. Landry will launch his...
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IN PICTURES: JULY FOURTH FESTIVITIES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

July Fourth festivities saw patriotic parades, picnics and parties and fireworks displays from Key Largo to Key West. KEY WEST The city and the Rotary...
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TURTLE HOSPITAL RESCUES LEATHERBACK HATCHLING FOUND DURING POOCH’S EVENING WALK

An endangered turtle hatchling in the Middle Keys got a second chance at life on the eve of the holiday weekend, thanks to the...
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KEY COLONY INN CLOSES

As the holiday weekend came to a close, one of the Middle Keys’ most popular eateries shut its doors – and both the staff...
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MARATHON CITY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS LOCALS & FIREFIGHTERS IN SHORT SESSION

Celebrations of new firefighters and the accomplishments of Marathon residents took up the majority of a light agenda for the Marathon City Council at...
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CHARTER CAPTAIN DAVE PERRY JOINS THE FIELD FOR MARATHON CITY COUNCIL RACE

A born-and-raised Middle Keys charter captain became the sixth candidate in the 2025 Marathon City Council race as David Perry filed his election paperwork...
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FORMER MARATHON MOTHER GETS 13-YEAR SENTENCE FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE CONVICTION

State Attorney Dennis Ward announced on July 22 that Kia Lynn Cadogan, 37, has been sentenced to 13 years in Florida state prison, followed...

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