Tag: Monroe County
An MCSO Major is a fitness expert that takes participants to boot camp –...
Sixty-five-year-old Major Tommy Taylor wakes up at 5:30 a.m. every morning and completes a rigorous workout to start his day.
“I learned a workout in the FBI Academy...
Keys delegation visits Tallahassee – State Rep Holly Raschein bringing home the bacon
This week several representatives from Monroe County met with state officials in Tallahassee regarding a number of issues ranging from the Restore Act funding to the Mayfield...
Stock Island Soca clan bust may be county’s largest drug case – Cops find...
In a case law enforcement says should finally dismantle the ongoing criminal operation run by a local Stock Island family, agencies working together arrested three family members...
Community Heroes honored for contributions and volunteerism
Passion and altruistic dedication are just a couple of the traits shared by 75 volunteers who were recognized as “Unsung Heroes” at the Community Foundation of the...
Inaugural 5k Run planned for Christina’s Courage – Rape and Crisis Center boosts profile...
Arnold Bell is serving a life sentence at the Franklin Correctional Institution as inmate #835776 for sexually assaulting a young Key West girl from the time she...
Salty’s restaurant and tiki bar burnt to the ground – Fire destroys two buildings...
Marathon Fire Chief John Johnson received the call last night at 3:05 am that Salty’s Bar and Grill and the neighboring marina were engulfed in flames.
“Upon our...
Brush fire ignites Key Deer Refuge – No injuries or structure damage reported
A brush fire on the National Key Deer refuge on Big Pine Key Tuesday night caused one home to be evacuated and shut down Key Deer Boulevard...
Maimed pelicans recuperating – Florida Keys Wildlife Rescue offers care to six surviving birds
Maya Totman focused the national spotlight on the plight of dozens of brown pelicans that had their throats slit recently in the Florida Keys.
“I cannot believe how...
Bridge Saved!
This past Wednesday those involved in the mission to restore the historic 7 Mile Bridge pushed the Marathon Government Center to maximum occupancy to see county commissioners...
