More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
By ADRIAN SAINZ MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist into Monday morning for a huge swath of the U.S. from …
Key West Artisan Market “Super Bowl of Hope” Edition Features Little Pink Houses of Hope on Sunday, February 8
Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market continues its 2026 season on Sunday, February 8, from 10 am to 2 pm at Indigenous …
Tropic Sprockets / Dead Man’s Wire
By Ian Brockway [Showtimes and trailer at Tropiccinema.com] In our American history there have been many incidents of ordinary people executing a personal revenge usually …
LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS FREE CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY
KEY WEST, Fla – Lower Keys Medical Center offers free classes to the community as part of its mission to help people get well and …
Three Carter descendants to take part in 2026 Presidential Descendants Forum in Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. — On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, in partnership with the Society of Presidential Descendants, will welcome …
KEY WEST LOU / I FELL BIG TIME YESTERDAY
I was proud of myself. I had gone 11 weeks without falling. The streak ended yesterday. The worst fall of my life. It did not …
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
By GEOFF MULVIHILL A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers …
A Solution in Search of a Problem: Why the Simonton/Angela Street Garage Doesn’t Add Up
Before You Build, You Measure: The Data and Planning Gaps Behind a $6M Garage The January 27 public workshop on the proposed parking garage at Fire Station #2 was billed as a “listening session,” but it …
The Fringe Visits Vienna
By Rick Boettger Billy Joel saw Vienna as an ideal place for a rich old age, and wrote a song about it–”Vienna Waits for You.” …
Most Interesting Man in the World
By Fred C. Klein I have been accused of looking like Jonathon Goldsmith, the actor who portrays”The Most Interesting Man in the World” in the …
LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS FREE CLASSES FOR THE COMMUNITY
KEY WEST, Fla – JANUARY 30, 2026 – Lower Keys Medical Center offers free classes to the community as part of its mission to help …
Key West Lou / THE WEATHER IS NOT GOING TO GET BETTER…..EXPECT THE WORST OVER THE WEEKEND
A tough January so far weatherwise. Do not expect it to get better. The imminent weekend will be the worst. The cold spell will continue …
Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL R. SISAK and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, …
Local Film Premiere, National Film Fest and Visiting Artists and Filmmakers Tell Key West Stories at The Studios – One Weekend Only
Key West, FL — A weekend of films, receptions and art put the focus on diverse voices at The Studios of Key West on February …
Happy Hour at Harry’s: Presidents’ Weekend event to feature “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” presidential trivia competition hosted by Truman’s grandson and stage show star Clifton Truman Daniel
Trivia buffs are invited to test their “Give ‘Em Hell, Harry!” stage-production smarts along with Carter-legacy know-how at a special Presidents’ Weekend trivia night hosted …
Tickets On Sale Now for Taste of Key West and Vintners Dinner — Two Signature Events Supporting AH Monroe’s 40th Year of Community Care
Taste of Key West returns to Truman Waterfront Park on March 23, 2026, bringing together the Keys’ culinary community in support of AH Monroe. Key …
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Opts in to Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Supporting School Choice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida will be opting in to the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit established through the One Big Beautiful Bill …
Key West Lou / ANKLE IMPROVING
My weekly visit with Dr. Blass yesterday. My ankle cancer surgery is progressing well. Faster than he expected. Still about 7 weeks more till total …
Detainees pepper-sprayed on 2 occasions at Florida ‘Deportation Depot’ immigration detention center
By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center dubbed “ Deportation Depot ” since it …
Mean Versus Dumb
By Rick Boettger The recent ICE killings in Minneapolis have nicely clarified the difference between the three political parties. Dems are Nice but Dumb, we …