Cristal Clear Charters earns sanctuary Blue Star certification NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary welcomes Cristal Clear Charters of Key Largo, Florida as the newest …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY BLACK LIVES MATTER / PLAY TOUGH By Louis Petrone Republicans do not have a monopoly on wealth. There are wealthy persons …

Divers strike gold again, off Florida coast MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press SEBASTIAN, Fla. (AP) — Divers off Florida’s east coast have struck gold, literally, for …

A look at Gov. Scott’s headline-grabbing moves TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Although Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s actions are consistent with his political beliefs, he’s getting …

Hometown!’s “MEET THE CANDIDATES” Rally at The Studios of Key West 533 Eaton Street–2nd Floor On Friday, August 21, 2015 5:00 P.M. TO 7:30 PM …

Legacy Bush donors account for half of Jeb Bush’s donations JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush’s fundraising network is two generations in …

Probe of Clinton’s server could find more than just emails JACK GILLUM, Associated Press STEPHEN BRAUN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A forensic examination of …

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 …