Limelight Shines on Key Lime Pies in Quirky ‘Drop’
KEY WEST, Fla. (July 7, 2025) — Key Lime pies can’t fly. That was amply demonstrated Sunday, July 6, during the Key Lime Pie Drop that highlighted …
Key West Lou / THE SILENCE WAS DEAFENING
The silence was deafening yesterday, The Fourth of July and oh so quiet. Holidays are crowded walks and streets. Regardless of weather. Yesterday you could …
After Texas floods that killed campers, here’s what to consider when sending your kids to camp
By ED WHITE Death and destruction at a venerable Texas summer camp might have parents wondering about the risks of sending their kids away to any …
Code of Silence Around Competitive Bidding
The City of Key West wants to remind the community that a “cone of silence” is in effect surrounding and during a competitive bid solicitation. …
WHERE STYLES COLLIDE COMING TO JAG GALLERY
WHERE STYLES COLLIDE COMING TO JAG GALLERY Duval Square’s JAG Gallery announces its newest exhibit opening on Wednesday July 16th. WHERE STYLES COLLIDE features new work from …
Street Fair Benefits Locals Through Literacy
Street Fair Benefits Locals Through Literacy The annual Hemingway Days Caribbean Street Fair, presented by Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) – Monroe County, Inc., and sponsored by Sloppy Joes, Susie’s …
Key West Lou / WRONGS PERMEATING OUR SOCIETY
More wrongs than rights permeating our society. Some examples. The Supreme Court has given Trump immunity from nationwide injunctions. Congress is giving ground on spending …
Chantal, now a tropical depression, raises concerns of flash flooding in North Carolina and Virginia
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded to a depression Sunday but raised concerns of possible flash flooding as it makes its way through …
The $1 Mistake: How Key West Is Undermining the Duval Loop, Again
The $1 Mistake: How Key West Is Undermining the Duval Loop, Again In May 2020, the Key West City Commission voted 5–2 to impose a …
Born on the 4th of July!
By Fred C. Klein Prominent people who came into the world on the anniversary of the birth our nation include: Meyer Lansky Mitch Miller “Dear …
The Taste of Victory: Florida Man Devours Key Lime Pie, Takes Top Prize!
Key West, Fla. – Move over Coney Island, there’s a new champ being crowned and it’s got nothing to do with hot dogs. In fact, this victory …
A look at some of the deadliest floods in the US in the last 25 years
By ADRIAN SAINZ Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to …
Born on the 4th of July!
By Fred C. Klein Prominent people who came into the world on the anniversary of the birth our nation include: Meyer Lansky Mitch Miller “Dear …
MONROE COUNTY’S MICHELLE LINCOLN SWORN IN AS FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES PRESIDENT
MONROE COUNTY, FL – On Thursday, June 26, Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln was inducted as president of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC). …
Adopt Healthy Habits Today to Maintain Bone Strength as You Age
KEY WEST, Fla – JULY 3, 2025 – Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely …
Desperate search for missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24
By HANNAH FINGERHUT and JIM VERTUNO KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — At least 24 people were killed and a frantic search continued overnight for many others missing in the …
Florida Attorney General Pressures Key West to Reverse Vote Ending Police Partnership with ICE
Key West Immigrant Support Network calls for national attention to state intimidation tactics against local leaders KEY WEST, FL — Just days after the Key …
MONROE COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE: ‘LEAVE IT TO THE PROFESSIONALS’
MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Fire Marshal’s Office wants everyone to have a fun and, most importantly, a safe 4th of July week. Please leave …
DOH-Monroe Offices Close in Observance of Independence Day
Monroe County, Fla. – All Florida Department of Health offices in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) will close on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and Friday, July 4, 2025, …
SOLID WASTE IMPROVES CASH-HANDLING PROCESSES FOLLOWING CLERK’S AUDIT
SOLID WASTE IMPROVES CASH-HANDLING PROCESSES FOLLOWING CLERK’S AUDIT MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Solid Waste is completing significant improvements to strengthen financial accountability and customer …