New Key Largo fire chief pedals for fallen first responders
Over the last 18 years, Key Largo Fire Rescue’s new chief, Jeff Morse, has cycled thousands of miles in support of fallen first responders.“I...
Guiding Islamorada’s future: Updated comprehensive plan prioritizes housing
A 300-plus page document seeks to guide Islamorada’s housing needs, address congestion issues on the road, bolster environmental protections and reinforce the village’s character,...
Islamorada Council reduces property tax increase, approves spending plan with pay bumps for staff
Islamorada Council members chose not to slap village property owners with a nearly 10% increase on their tax bills during a final budget hearing...
Coral Shores senior becomes third Eagle Scout from Monroe County’s Troop 914
When Mallory Hughes was 9 years old, she saw a flyer on the wall at school that would change her life.
“It caught my attention...
The Key Players present ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ with the opening show Sept. 25
When drama teacher Michele Zofchak took a group of students to New York City to see a Broadway musical in 2017, she had no...
Buckle up, a baby’s on board; help Healthy Start’s car seat campaign
In the Florida Keys, the arrival of a new baby can involve unexpected logistical issues.
Let’s say a family has prepared for their baby's arrival...
In pictures: Swimmers set their sights on Alligator Reef Lighthouse
Some 350 participants donned swim caps, goggles and sunscreen for the 8-mile roundtrip around Alligator Reef Lighthouse on Sept. 12. The annual Swim for...
After years of fundraising, work may soon begin on Alligator Reef Lighthouse
It’s being called a turning point in a years-long local effort to restore one of the most iconic structures in the Florida Keys, the...
Keys History: Recalling the railways and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
It is safe to say that Henry Flagler was tickled when his private railcar, the Flagler Special, rolled into the Key West station at...
Upcoming service in Islamorada remembers Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Labor Day Service on Monday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, MM...
