‘CROC DOC’ TO SPEAK ON ENDANGERED SPECIES DURING LECTURE IN KEY LARGO
“The American Crocodile in Florida: Recovering an Endangered Species in an Endangered Ecosystem” will be the fifth lecture of “A Delicate Balance of Nature” talk series on...
WHISKERS & PAWS FOREVER FOUNDER RETIRES FOLLOWING DECADES OF SERVICE TO FELINE COMMUNITY
After 24 years of dedicated service to the Keys’ feline community, Whiskers and Paws Forever founder Margie Schwartz will be retiring.
Schwartz, a beloved figure in the community,...
ISLAMORADA’S POOR GIRLS SAILFISH TOURNAMENT RETURNS FOR THE 36TH YEAR
An upcoming sailfish tournament is benefiting the local spaying and neutering efforts while also supporting a children’s hospital.
The annual Poor Girls Sailfish tournament returns for the 36th...
EMERGENCY TEXT REGARDING NUCLEAR POWER PLANT PUTS NORTH KEY LARGO RESIDENTS ON ALERT
Concerns were heightened among North Key Largo residents who opened their phones to read a text alert from Monroe County regarding an emergency at Turkey Point Nuclear...
TROPHY HUNTER TEAM WINS CHEECA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
The 35th annual Cheeca Lodge and Spa Presidential Sailfish Tournament kicked off at the Islamorada Ballroom with 61 anglers plus friends and family. Held Jan. 17-19, the...
COUNTY ORDER HALTS ILLEGAL VEGETATION CLEARING ON TAVERNIER PROPERTY NOW OWNED BY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Sounds of heavy machinery and photos showing vegetation clearing on Tavernier property — now owned by a development group planning to construct a grocery store and workforce...
PLANT DAY AT STATE PARK PUTS EMPHASIS ON NATIVES
Native Plant Day returns to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Nursery volunteers from Dagny Johnson...
JUDGE FINDS DANIEL WEISBERGER GUILTY IN THE STABBING DEATH OF HIS YOUNGER BROTHER
Seven days of witness and expert testimony in the Daniel Weisberger murder trial culminated in Circuit Judge Mark H. Jones delivering a guilty verdict inside a Key...
FOUR SEEK ISLAMORADA COUNCIL SEAT VACATED BY BUDDY PINDER
Four Islamorada residents are expressing interest in a village council seat vacated by Buddy Pinder earlier in the month.
Pinder submitted a resignation letter on Jan. 10, just...
BACK IN BUSINESS WINS ISLAMORADA SAILFISH TOURNAMENT
The Islamorada Fishing Club welcomed 46 anglers for the Islamorada Fishing Club Captain’s Cup Sailfish Tournament. Held on Jan. 14-15, a nail-biting competition saw 12 teams release...