A BREAKDOWN OF THE VOTERS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS – 2022 DECISION GUIDE
Monroe County population:82,170 (2020)
Total registered voters55,099
Republicans23,278
Democrats16,862
Others14,959
EARLY VOTING
Early voting sites will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting will begin on the second Monday prior to...
SPORTS WRAP, AUG. 18: PREVIEWING THE FALL FOOTBALL SEASON
By Tracy McDonald
All three Monroe County high schools have been putting in the work this month in anticipation of the fall football season. Preseason competition begins on...
THIS WEEKEND: GRAND OPENING SET FOR MARATHON’S ROTARY PARK
The city of Marathon will hold a grand opening of the Marathon Rotary Park playground on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. Marathon families are encouraged to...
BOY LOSES PART OF LEG AFTER SHARK BITE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
A 10-year-old visitor to the Keys underwent surgery to amputate a portion of his leg after being bitten by a shark at Looe Key Reef on Aug....
STATE REPRESENTATIVE RACE INCLUDES A HEATED REPUBLICAN PRIMARY & 2 DEMOCRAT HOPEFULS – 2022...
The race to represent the Florida Keys in the state House of Representatives includes two Democrats and three Republicans.
Incumbent Republican Jim Mooney faces a challenge in the...
BOAT RAMP & BEACH PARKING FEES COMING SOON FOR MARATHON VISITORS
Usage fees and parking fees for non-residents at Marathon’s public boat ramps and Sombrero Beach are about to become a reality … most likely.
A push from councilwoman...
123 HAITIAN MIGRANTS LAND IN MARATHON, FLORIDA
On Aug. 8, the Florida Keys experienced its second large migrant landing in less than three days, as a large sailboat carrying a total of 123 Haitian...
MIDDLE KEYS SAILING REVITALIZES MARATHON’S 33RD STREET PENINSULA
Thanks to the generosity of community donors and an agreement with the city of Marathon, the Middle Keys Sailing program has it made in the shade …...
NEW USPS STAMPS FEATURE FLORIDA KEYS MARINE LIFE
One certain stand of elkhorn coral and one “smiley” balloonfish from the Florida Keys will be making their way around the country – as part of a...
SPORTS WRAP: FAMILIAR FACES, NEW ROLES FOR FALL HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
By Tracy McDonald
As the summer comes to a close, Keys schools are gearing up for a brand-new year and a brand-new season of sports. While we may...
