Parade Celebrates Girls Softball Champs A parade on Wednesday will help seal the celebration of three remarkable softball teams who won this summer’s State Championships. …

Community pool, park, gym creation among possible City of Marathon budget priorities But Harbor Drive purchase idea gets thumbs-down from public at meeting BY TERRY …

Take off slowed at Marathon Airport Customs and Border Protection office BY TERRY SCHMIDA Some last minute adjustments to the planned U.S Customs and Border …

Planned Parenthood asks judge for emergency ruling KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Planned Parenthood in Florida asked a judge Monday …

Rubio’s slow start in Iowa, New Hampshire puzzles GOP JULIE PACE, Associated Press SERGIO BUSTOS, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Marco …

Watch the skies / A Galactic Carnival is coming to town. Its landing involves neither spaceships nor clowns, but an otherworldly atmosphere will continue for …

As seas rise, saltwater plants offer hope farms will survive KATY DAIGLE, AP Environment Writer   VEDARANYAM, India (AP) — On a sun-scorched wasteland near …

Harvard student loses Facebook gig for app that shows flaws BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University student says he lost his internship at Facebook after …

Pro-Bush super PAC spending $10M-plus on initial TV campaign THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press   DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The heavily funded super PAC backing …

Obituary for Sal Salinero     September 5, 1941 ‐ August 11, 2015     Sal Salinero (born Idilio M. Salinero) died on August 11th …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Question of the day:   Why is the government, local and higher, allowing banks to scam citizenry?   My latest …

Gay couples sue Florida over names on birth certificates TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The first couple to be issued a …

Timeline of key dates in US relations with Cuba The Associated Press Key events in U.S.-Cuba relations: — THE START: Fidel Castro’s rebels take power …

Short Answers / LIFE STAGE By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman LIFE STAGE Dear Short Answers: It seems like everybody who has kids these days …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Marathon Sewer System Facts   Fact: Marathon has a completed working sewer system that meets all state and federal standards. …

NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for nine seats on its advisory …

Clinton offers forceful defense on Benghazi, emails KEN THOMAS, Associated Press CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton offered a fierce defense of her …

Sheriff’s Office steps up the pressure on Marathon, Lower Keys marine thefts BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Marathon area is the epicenter of a rash of …

Fantasy Fest Parade Design Workshop Scheduled Get expert advice on how to do your creepy, creative best Key West, FL DATE – Wondering how groups …

Jill Cranney-Gage for Mosquito Control: District chair looks to save taxpayer dollars BY TERRY SCHMIDA Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Chair Jill Cranney-Gage is banking …