County investment supports new discovery center and museum at Pennekamp State Park

Monroe County Commissioners recently approved allocating $2 million toward the new Discovery Center & Aquarium at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key...

Tavernier angler wins Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge

The Key Largo Rotary Club celebrated a successful Take Stock in Children Backcountry Challenge from Sept. 25-27, marking the 26th year of the annual...

Lecture goes beneath the sea with History of Diving Museum founder

An upcoming lecture will highlight diving in the Florida Keys through the decades.  The Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson...

Coast to Coast Pizza Company comes to Key Largo

Key Largo residents Ted and Deanna Dorr know a thing or two about what goes into making a great pie. For the last 20...

Federal agents interdict smuggling boat with Chinese nationals off Key Largo

Federal immigration agents intercepted a vessel off Key Largo carrying more than 20 individuals from various countries, U.S Customs and Border Patrol said on...

Monroe County celebrates 25 years of service for fire rescue Lt. Manny Leon

Monroe County Commissioners and Monroe County Fire Rescue recently recognized Lt. Manuel “Manny” Leon for 25 years of dedicated service to the department and...

Paddle at Pennekamp State Park celebrates America’s 250th in the Florida Keys

America’s 250th celebration continued in the Florida Keys on Sept. 12, as community members and visitors enjoyed some paddling and other festivities at John...

Key Largo community remembers 9/11 with service at Station 25

On Sept. 11, members of the Key Largo community gathered inside Fire Station 25 to remember the events that transpired 25 years ago, when...

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...

Coast Guard members, disabled athletes team up at triathlon

More than 200 triathletes descended upon John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for the City Bikes Key Largo Triathlon on Aug. 16. Featuring an...