EVENING OF GRATITUDE BENEFIT RAISES $300,000 FOR MARINERS HOSPITAL

More than 170 guests attended An Evening of Gratitude, a benefit for Baptist Health Mariners Hospital, on Jan. 24 at the Cheeca Lodge &...

KEY LARGO FIRE RESCUE OFFER BURN PREVENTION TIPS

The American Burn Association has identified Feb. 1-7 as National Burn Awareness Week, and the Key Largo Fire Rescue and EMS District wants to...
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FLORIDA KEYS OFFICIALS SET TO VISIT STATE CAPITOL WITH A LIST OF CRITICAL PRIORITIES

By Jim McCarthy, Alex Rickert and Mandy Miles A large contingent of Florida Keys officials will make the trek to Tallahassee to advocate on key...
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LARGEST YOUTH SAILING REGATTA IN THE FLORIDA KEYS RETURNS LATER THIS MONTH

Some 200 young sailors from around the state and beyond will be tacking and jibing this month along Blackwater Sound in Key Largo.  The 17th...
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WOUNDED WARRIORS RIDE THROUGH THE FLORIDA KEYS BEGINNING THIS FRIDAY

The Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride takes place Friday, Jan. 9, and Saturday, Jan. 10, in the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys.  Residents and visitors...
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200 KEYS KIDS GET NEW BIKES FOR CHRISTMAS 

A long-standing collaboration among local businesses, first responders, faith organizations and nonprofits ensured that nearly 200 donated bicycles were delivered to children in need...
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PEOPLE ARE AWESOME: THESE FEEL-GOOD STORIES WERE THE BEST OF THE BEST LAST YEAR

As the national news cycle continues its endless parade of turmoil and tragedy, it’s our honor and deepest pleasure to shine a light on...
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A WILDFIRE, A SHARK BITE, A KEYS INVENTOR AND DAVE PORTNOY TOP THE UPPER...

2025 left no shortage of big headlines and major news stories in the Upper Keys. From a wildfire shutting down two major thoroughfares into...
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SAY WHAT NOW? THESE STORIES FROM 2025 HAD OUR HEADS SPINNING

There’s the Florida Man, and then there’s the Florida Keys Man (ladies, don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you). Without fail, our Year in...
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BEST OF UPPER KEYS RAISES RECORD FUNDS 

As picked and voted on by the people, this year’s Best of Upper Keys crowned winners in more than 80 categories.  Not only that, the...