Lazy Days Islamorada wins annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
Fifty-four bar and restaurant employees competed in the fourth annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament. The event started with a kickoff party and food at the...
Wastewater rates in Islamorada could increase in the years to come; here’s why
Islamorada residents can expect their wastewater bills to increase in the coming years amid rising operational costs and future expensive upgrades to the collection...
Early morning commute slows after vehicle hits Islamorada’s Snake Creek Bridge
The early morning commute through Islamorada was slowed after a vehicle crashed through a traffic gate on Snake Creek Bridge on Thursday. First responders were...
Injured by lightning, Florida Keys captain is released from hospital
By Andy Newman A Florida Keys fishing guide, who was the victim of a lightning strike while piloting his light-tackle boat in Florida Bay last...
Jury convicts Key Largo man in 2025 murder of local woman
A Monroe County jury found 35-year-old Dylan Cody Lamb guilty on all counts following a jury trial before Circuit Judge James Morgan in connection...
Matecumbe Historical Trust lecture highlights heroic efforts of Guy Bradley
The Matecumbe Historical Trust’s next free presentation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Islamorada library. The talk will...
MarineLab’s Egner talks outdoor learning at upcoming Pennekamp State Park lecture
The next talk in the 35th annual lecture series, “A Delicate Balance of Nature,” will highlight how outdoor learning can influence ocean conservation. Hosted by...
Rowell’s Waterfront Park is closed for construction; when will it reopen?
Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo closed this week to allow for the construction of several improvements. County officials say the park will be closed...
Islamorada backcountry guide airlifted following lightning strike
One of the more widely-known backcountry fishing guides in Islamorada was airlifted to a mainland hospital after his boat was struck by lightning Thursday...
Hialeah woman dies in Upper Keys boat crash
A boat crash in the Upper Keys on Aug. 16 claimed the life of a Hialeah woman. According to Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation...
