HELICOPTER PILOT INTERCEPTS BOAT SPEEDING TOWARD ALLIGATOR LIGHTHOUSE SWIMMERS
Quick thinking by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) helicopter pilot is credited with preventing tragedy in Islamorada.
On Sept. 7, officials with the U.S. Coast...
ISLAMORADA LIBRARY HOSTS ‘IMAGINARIUM’ EXHIBIT BY ARTIST MARCIA BRITO
The Islamorada library will hold an opening reception for a new conceptual art solo exhibit titled “Imaginarium” by local artist Marcia Brito, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from...
KEY LARGO WOMAN IN HOSPICE GETS SUNSET WISH GRANTED THANKS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
For the last year, Sylvie Turner has watched helplessly as her best friend of 40 years seemingly slipped away, losing all hope, including the will to live.
"She's...
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL BEST OF UPPER KEYS
Two years ago, the Upper Keys’ premier people’s choice awards made its debut. This year, the Best of Upper Keys is back with even more categories for...
KEY LARGO ROTARY’S BACKCOUNTRY FISH TOURNAMENT RETURNS OCT. 4
Anglers of all ages can join the Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge, an Upper Keys event that has combined community and families with fishing and fundraising...
MORE THAN A FOX SANCTUARY: PAWSITIVE BEGINNINGS’S NEW THERAPY DEN BRINGS HUMAN HEALING
For Nicole Navarro, saving foxes that would have otherwise been killed on a fur farm in Minnesota was only the beginning.
The founder of Pawsitive Beginnings in Key...
BREAKING: GRAND JURY BLASTS COUNTY LEADERS IN DRUG THEFT SCANDAL
By Alex Rickert and Mandy Miles
The following is a summary of statements taken directly from the report of a 15-member grand jury that recently indicted former County...
IN PICTURES: FOUNDERS BREAKWATER RESTORATION IS UNDERWAY IN ISLAMORADA
A massive restoration of an aged breakwater is underway at Islamorada’s Founders Park. During a June meeting, Islamorada council members unanimously approved Tavernier-based Adventure Environmental to conduct...
18-MILE STRETCH RESURFACING BEGINS THIS MONTH: EXPECT DELAYS FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE
Motorists traveling to and from the mainland via U.S. 1, also known as the 18-Mile Stretch, initially may not notice much of a traffic impact. On Monday,...
INDICTMENTS & CHARGES GROW IN TRAUMA STAR DRUG THEFT SCANDAL
By Mandy Miles, Jim McCarthy and Alex Rickert
A grand jury has indicted retired county administrator Roman Gastesi, who was slated to return to the top county job...
