WAS YOUR BALLOT COUNTED? CHECK ITS STATUS ONLINE.

Did you vote early in Monroe County? Did you deposit your vote-by-mail ballot in an official drop box? Do you want to know if...

GARRETT OFFERED (PERMANENT) CITY MANAGER POSITION FOR MARATHON

In a special call meeting to decide on an interim city manager at 3 p.m. today, the Marathon City Council agreed to offer current...

Man charged after posts with nurse shark, fileting goliath grouper

A 32-year-old man from Callahan, Florida, turned himself in to authorities on Oct. 13 after photos and video allegedly showed him in possession of...

Restaurants can fully operate, per governor’s Phase 3 reopening announcement

Flanked by restaurateurs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he’d be signing an order immediately allowing restaurants to operate at a minimum capacity...

Snorkeler airlifted Sunday after shark bite off Marathon

A 30-year-old Atlanta, Georgia man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami Sunday morning after he was bitten in the shoulder by a...

120+ affordable units planned for Coco Plum

On June 16, the City of Marathon’s Planning Commission met to consider a proposal to build 66 two-bedroom rental units on Coco Plum and...

KEY WEST, ISLAMORADA AND KEY COLONY TO SHARE CITY MANAGER SERVICES

APRIL FOOLS In a confusing and inspiring move of solidarity mixed with a bit of desperation, three Florida Keys municipalities have launched a new job...

KCB Laying the foundation for the future

The City of Key Colony Beach (KCB) is laying its foundation for the future — literally. The city commission discussed at length whether to...
BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon - A man holding a glass of orange juice - U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon

BMCM Timaree Sparks takes charge of Coast Guard Station Marathon

In mid-July, Coast Guard Station Marathon received a new chief. Master Chief Timaree Sparks (pronounced Tim-ah-ree), took the helm of the Middle Keys facility....
The future of health care – Baptist releases rendering of new Marathon hospital - A palm tree in front of a house - Fishermen’s Community Hospital

Taxing district approved

Public speakers came out in droves Wednesday to tell county commissioners they want a referendum in the Middle Keys’ new hospital taxing district, but...