Judge Denies Downward Departure; Stock Island Credit Union robber Sentenced to State Prison
KEY WEST, FL – In a recent case, County Judge Mark Wilson sentenced Shannon Gaytan after he entered a guilty plea to Robbery stemming from …
Navy Chief Petty Officer Selectees announced
NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, Fla. — Six Navy First Class Petty Officers representing various Key West-based commands were officially announced as Chief Petty Officer selectees …
Key West Lou / BIRTH OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD
In 1790, the United States was having difficulty with smugglers. Something had to be done. The relatively new little nation was getting no respect. Alexander …
House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to their midterm election target list
By BILL BARROW ATLANTA (AP) — House Democrats are adding a dozen Republican-held seats to their list of targets for the November midterms, expanding the national …
Anything Goes
By Rick Boettger and Gemini* Our two-party system has led to half of us not caring how crooked our politicians are. Remember, True Blue and …
Mark Chalifoux
Wednesday to Saturday August 5 to 8, 8 p.m. Comedy Key West 218 Whitehead St. Unit 5, Key West Tickets $27 plus a $3 service …
Story and Activity Time
Tuesday August 4 10:30 a.m. Story Time 11 a.m. Activity and STEM Play Florida Keys History and Discovery Center 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada Free, snacks …
Painting the Keys: Paint a Coconut
Tuesdays in August: August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Robbie’s of Islamorada 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada $35 per class Painting the …
South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowship for Visual and Media Artists
Deadline: Monday September 14, 11:59 p.m. Awards: $7,500 and $15,000 Online workshop Tuesday August 4, 5:30 p.m. Monroe County is one of five counties served …
Key West Lou / A RECAP OF NICHOLAS KRISTOFF’S OPINON PIECE ”MEET THE AMERICANS WHO CAN’T AFFORD HAIRCUTS OR TOILET PAPER”
Nicholas Kristoff has and is one of America’s finest news writers. I have referred to him several times in the past. An Opinion Piece written …
Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment
By SARAH RANKIN Democrats who control the Maryland Legislature began advancing legislation Monday intended to clear the way for a partisan redistricting process that could help …
Underwater Photography Gallery
Walk-in hours Wednesday to Friday, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Underwater Photography Gallery 22627 La Fitte Dr., Cudjoe Key Michael …
REEF Ocean After Hours: Cephalopods and Crafts
Tuesday August 4, 6 p.m. REEF Ocean Exploration Center 98380 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo Octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish take center stage for an interactive evening …
Painting the Keys: Paint a Coconut
Tuesdays in August: August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 4 to 7 p.m. Robbie’s of Islamorada 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada $35 per class Painting the …
28th Annual Key West Lobsterfest
Wednesday to Sunday August 5 to 9 Duval Street and venues across Key West Free to attend the Street Fair and Concert Key West’s biggest …
Key West Lou / HOW I GOT THE NAME PETRONE
My last name is Petrone. How I got it interesting. It goes back to my grandfather on my father’s side. Lets begin this way. My …
A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico
By FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ and DÁNICA COTO PUERTO MORELOS, Mexico (AP) — Swaths of seaweed are blanketing the beaches and coastlines of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, suffocating shorelines and snuffing out …
Poolside 2026 opens at JAG Gallery
On view Wednesday August 5 to Sunday August 30 Opening reception Saturday August 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. JAG Gallery, Duval Square, Space C23 1075 …
Booker Creek Arts Festival, St. Petersburg
Deadline: Friday August 14, 11:59 p.m. EDT Entry fee: $25 Up to $50,000 in jury-awarded prizes The inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival takes over the …
Williams Hall Conservatory of Theatre Arts
Williams Hall has announced a new Conservatory of Theatre Arts, which the organizers describe as the first of its kind in Key West. The conservatory …