Health department provides free nasal swabs in drive-up style

Free drive-through COVID-19 testing at Founders Park allowed residents in the Islamorada and Upper Keys areas to get swabbed on Aug. 13. Staff from...

College update, temporary event permits on council agenda

An update on the College of the Florida Keys’ facility in the Upper Keys and discussion about  temporary use permits for special events are...

Islamorada parks, beaches closed through Labor Day

To continue local governmental efforts to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, Islamorada public parks, public beaches, public boat ramps will remain closed through...

Village approves swim zone off White Marlin Beach

A vessel exclusion zone/swim area off a popular beach in Lower Matecumbe received Islamorada Village Council’s approval during a special virtual call meeting on...

Islamorada races all contested – Former councilwoman, two others step forward to challenge

The race to sit on the Islamorada village council saw only two contests not long ago. That’s since changed, however, with three local residents...

Islamorada parks, beaches closed through Labor Day

To continue local governmental efforts to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, Islamorada public parks, public beaches, public boat ramps will remain closed through...

Moose Lodge names Ward Man of the Year

The membership of the Islamorada Moose Lodge 2151 recently recognized Dennis Ward as its 2020 Islamorada Moose Lodge Man of the Year.  Ward has been...

Eight additional dengue cases brings total to over 40

Five additional cases of dengue were confirmed on Aug. 10 and three more on Aug. 13, bringing the total number infected to more than...

Homeowners against White Marlin swim zone, latest survey says

A special virtual meeting of Islamorada Village Council is set for Wednesday, Aug. 12 to consider the second reading of a proposed ordinance for...

Boy battling MIS-C returns home

After a little over two weeks in the hospital, the young Upper Keys boy diagnosed with MIS-C, a rare syndrome connected to COVID-19, is...