Florida breaks annual manatee death record in first 6 months
FILE – In this Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, manatees crowd together near the warm-water outflows from Florida Power & Light’s plant in Riviera …
TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 12, 1966
The Westinghouse seawater conversion plant on Stock Island. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 12, 1966 1966 Ground was broken on Stock Island to …
Package of suspected marijuana found at sea
Package of suspected marijuana found at sea A commercial dive captain in Tavernier found a package of suspected marijuana while on a dive trip Friday. …
Community Foundation Awards Over $215,000 to Keys Nonprofits; Generous Donors Help Increase Support to Benefit Residents
Community Foundation Awards Over $215,000 to Keys Nonprofits; Generous Donors Help Increase Support to Benefit Residents Grantees from Upper, Middle and Lower Keys, including New …
Transportation Master Plan Public Meeting to be Held Virtually July 14
Transportation Master Plan Public Meeting to be Held Virtually July 14 MONROE COUNTY, FL – A public meeting for the development of the Transportation Master Plan …
Key West Lou / KEY WEST PLATO’S ATLANTIS?
Key West Lou / KEY WEST PLATO’S ATLANTIS? Plato’s Atlantis sank because of an earthquake. Key West will not die a similar death. If anything, …
Rescue Tail / Oreo & Macho
Rescue Tail / Oreo & Macho By Tara McFarland Life is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, highs and lows. For Oreo and Macho, …
Florida reports rise in coronavirus cases over the past week
Florida reports rise in coronavirus cases over the past week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida health officials reported an increase in COVID-19 cases and a …
Coast Guard ends search for 9 missing in Cuban boat capsize
Coast Guard ends search for 9 missing in Cuban boat capsize KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard on Saturday ended the search for …
TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 11, 1900
Masonic Temple at 315 Simonton Street. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / July 11, 1900 1900 The Key West Public Library at the Masonic Temple …
The Canary In the Coal Mine
The Canary In the Coal Mine By Ralph De Palma Nothing lasts forever but Kent Smith (aka: St. Petey Twig, aka: Barry Cuda), a fifth-generation …
MONROE COUNTY MAYOR MICHELLE COLDIRON APPOINTED TO VICE CHAIR OF SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, BOARD OF ICG, & RECEIVES ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron is presented her Advanced County Commissioner II designation at last week’s Florida Association of Counties conference in Orlando. In addition, …
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR LISA TENNYSON RECOGNIZED BY THE FLORIDA SMALL COUNTY COALITION FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT
The Small County Coalition recognizes Monroe County Legislative Affairs Director Lisa Tennyson at the recent Florida Association of County conference in Orlando for her outstanding …
Upper Keys Rotarian of the Year Named
Upper Keys Rotary Club’s Outgoing President Jill Miranda Baker presents Michael Johnson with the honor of Rotarian of the Year at the recent annual meeting …
Lifestyle / The Ask
Lifestyle / The Ask By Fred C. Klein Are you your own worst enemy? Are you afraid to ask someone to do you a favor? …
Key West Lou / MARYLIN’S…..OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT
Key West Lou / MARYLIN’S…..OUTSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT No blog yesterday. Sorry. Blame Comcast. Internet and TV down from 3 am to 3 pm. Mid afternoon too …
Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says
FILE – In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa. In the …
United sees more travel rebound, adds flights to warm spots By The Associated Press
A Delta Air Lines jet takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Burbank, Calif. Airlines are adding more flights as the …