Artist Call: History and Records Wall at the Islamorada Ron Levy Aquatic Center Artist Call
Deadline: July 30, 11:59 p.m. The Village of Islamorada is looking to commission an artist for a work-for-hire project to design and install an outdoor, …
Key West Lou / EARLY EGYPTIAN BREAKFASTS
Early Egyptian breakfasts consisted of bread and beer for the poor, bread and wine for the more affluent. Plus green onions for both groups. Egyptians …
Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
By DAVID FISCHER and STEPHEN SMITH COVINGTON, La. (AP) — Tropical Storm Arthur formed off the Texas coast on Wednesday as the first tropical storm of the season in …
Key West’s “Summer Solstice Celebration” 2026 has officially launched
Key West, Fla. —Marvels and mystery permeated the atmosphere during the June 8, 2026, kickoff of the second annual “Summer Solstice Celebration” in Key West. …
Key West’s World Famous Key Lime Pie Eating Championship set for Fourth of July
Key West, FL—On Saturday, July 4, devotees of pie and Florida’s most sensational citrus are invited to the sun-kissed sands of the Southernmost Beach Café, 1405 …
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Offers Minimally Invasive Solution for Joint Pain and Injury
KEY WEST, FL, June 5, 2026 – With an estimated 700,000 to one million knee-specific operations performed in the United States each year, arthroscopic knee surgery …
Key West Lou / THE FIRST ROLLER COASTER
The first roller coaster in the United States opened this day in 1884 at Coney Island in Brooklyn. It traveled 6 miles per hour and …
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, …
Key West Man Sentenced to Five Years of Probation in Felony Battery Case
MONROE COUNTY, FL — In a recent case, Vladimir Andrew Prokhodnoy, 41, of Key West, entered a plea of no contest and was adjudicated guilty …
Join the zest: Volunteer slots available for the 2026 Key West Key Lime Festival
Crave great company, island spirit, and a starring role in one of Key West’s most flavorful celebrations? If yes, the 2026 Key West Key Lime …
History Heats Up at Key West Firehouse Museum with Fiery Key Lime Pie Challenge and Rare Centennial Flag Display
KEY WEST, Florida — What do a spicy slice of Key Lime pie, a rare 13-star American flag displayed publicly for the first time in …
Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway
Carolina Caroline [Showtimes and trailer at Tropiccinema.com] Adam Carter Rehmeier directs a type of Bonnie & Clyde film in “Carolina Caroline.” Stern, apprehensive and vivid …
TIME TO BEGIN PAYING ATTENTION TO SOCIAL SECURITY
It is time to begin paying attention to Social Security. Social Security continues to be in danger. Drastically so! It is projected Social Security will …
Online portal used to send US deliveries to Cuba stops taking orders
By GISELA SALOMON MIAMI (AP) — One of the main online platforms that Cubans living in the United States use to send money, food, and clothing …
Dr. Mark Roby Appointed Health Officer at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County
Monroe County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Roby, DNP, MBA, RN, …
Key West Artisan Market “Father’s Day” Pop-Up Edition Features MARC House on Sunday, June 21
Key West, FL — The Key West Artisan Market returns for a special Father’s Day Pop-Up Edition on Sunday, June 21, from 10 am to 2 pm …
Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway
The Last Viking [Showtimes and trailer at Tropiccinema.com] “The Last Viking” by Anders Thomas Jensen is macabre, unusual and startling. Its somewhat grotesque handling may …
Key West Lou / KNICKS WIN FIRST NBA TITLE IN 53 YEARS
Finally! Said respectfully. The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years. The last time was 1973. The victory took place in San Antonio. …
Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead
By MARC LEVY HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, they are increasingly doing just that. Congress has …
Dr. Mark Roby Appointed Health Officer at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County
Monroe County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mark Roby, DNP, MBA, RN, …