“Transition Bus” makes stop in Florida Keys
Most would probably call them idealistic, but the Daum-Astier family of four is part of a growing movement to localize and reinvent stronger and healthier communities.
“We’re out...
The Truth about Truman – Waterfront Park construction expected to start mid-year
The road from Eaton Street to Fort Zachary State Park is not a long, nor treacherous route — but the process of connecting the two points has...
Little island in the middle goes green – Pigeon Key ‘throws the switch’ on...
A tiny island that once served as a base camp for workers who built the historic Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad has gone green.
On Friday, Keys officials celebrated...
Steel Your Heart Pan Band embraces Goombay Festival vibe
Every year at the Goombay Festival in Bahama Village, Gerald Adams Elementary School brings a talented group of steel drummers and vocalists — the Steel Your Heart...
New fire station No. 15 on Grassy Key opens
It’s done.
The City of Marathon has finished construction of its fire station on Grassy Key. The entire project cost $1.6 million and 13 months to complete, but...
Neighbors, smoking crack together, have dispute involving machete
Key Largo – A couple who was smoking crack with a neighbor called the Sheriff’s Office after the neighbor started swinging a machete at them.
Deputies responded to...
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office – Daily Crime and Information Report
Deputy Aaron Coller took these pictures of a semi tractor trailer truck which caught fire early this morning on Crane Boulevard, Sugarloaf Key. Crane Boulevard was closed to traffic...
Gardeners go underwater – Dry land enthusiasts turn their attention to growing coral
“Gardening underwater? Yes, we’re helping to restore our precious coral reefs,” said Garden Club of the Upper Keys (GCUK) president Marilyn Rogers. The local club is part...
Marathon to get new law enforcement chief
Marathon will have a new law enforcement chief beginning Monday, Oct. 7. Marathon’s Captain Chad Scibilia is being transferred to the Internal Affairs Division and will also...
‘Mommy and Me’ group flourishing – Organizer says group includes 80 families in variety...
When Caitlin Sedlak moved to Marathon a few years ago, she did everything she could to connect with other mothers of young children, including striking up conversations...
