Florida Keys to Honor Veterans with Special Events as County Offices Close Nov. 11
Monroe County offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Several events take place on Veterans Day to honor Veterans …
Virginia Driver Nabbed After Range Rover Chase Crashes in Florida Keys
Authorities say Christopher Brinkley Smithers, from Great Falls, Virginia, now faces charges of fleeing police, hit-and-run, DUI, and drug possession after being booked into the …
New Public Art Installation Brightens Key West’s Historic Seaport
The City of Key West is thrilled to see the installation of the newest Art in Public Places project at the Historic Seaport plaza at …
Key West Ambassadors Academy Graduates 43rd Class, Empowering Citizens to Shape Their City
The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 43rd class during this week’s City Commission meeting. They join nearly 700 citizens who now have a better insight …
November in the Florida Keys & Key West
Fast Boats, Film Fests, and Cool Concerts are what’s on deck FLORIDA KEYS (October 21, 2025) – November in the Florida Keys is a time for …
Key West Lou / THOMAS JEFFERSON CONFUSES SLAVERY ISSUE
Thomas Jefferson was one of the largest slaveholders during his time. On the other hand, he penned the words “All men are created equal.” How …
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
By SCOTT BAUER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judicial orders in recent days, now that the U.S. Supreme …
Stunning Seaport Art Installation Nears Completion
The City of Key West is thrilled to see the installation of the newest Art in Public Places project at the Historic Seaport plaza at …
Tour de Keys Gears Up for Record-Breaking Ride as 10th Anniversary Approaches
More Than 150 Cyclists Already Registered; Spots Still Available for Iconic November 22 Charity Ride Through the Florida Keys Key West, FL — With over 150 …
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence of Steven Wolf
KEY WEST, FL – In a recent ruling, The Florida Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Steven Matthew Wolf, who was found guilty in …
MONROE COUNTY PROPOSES TO AMEND RESTORE ACT MULTI-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO ADD BOCA CHICA MOORING FIELD PROJECT
BOCA CHICA, FL — At the Oct. 15 meeting, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved adding the Boca Chica Mooring Field project to the …
Key West Lou / TODAY’S BLOG SWEET AND SIMPLE…..THE SUPREME COURT INVITES CIVIL WAR
What is going on? Technicalities are permitting 42 million people from being fed. Not the way government should be run. The people will permit/suffer such …
Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown
By GARY FIELDS and FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food …
Prosecutors Plan to Pursue Prison Sentence for Ex-Deputy
Monroe County prosecutors will seek prison time at the Nov. 24 sentencing of a former sheriff’s deputy who pleaded no contest this week to 40 …
Keys Weekly Team Joins Disaster Relief Effort in Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica is picking up the pieces following Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island on Oct. 29. MANDY MILES/Keys Weekly It could’ve been us. …
Lockdown Lifted at Key Largo School After Suspect Escapes Federal Agents
Key Largo School was placed on lockdown early Thursday morning after a person fled from U.S. Customs & Border Patrol officers and Florida Highway Patrol …
Fort Myers resident triumphs in Florida Keys’ beloved stone crab eating competition
50 contestants. 10 teams of two. 25 fresh stone crab claws. And one ticking clock. In the Florida Keys this weekend, a tasty tradition to …
Lower Keys Medical Center Recognizes Outstanding Caregivers
KEY WEST, FL – November 6, 2025 – Lower Keys Medical Center hosted an awards ceremony honoring Jessica Laino, RN, and Sandra Harry, Patient Care …
Key West Lou / BEING SICK…..A PAIN IN THE ASS
Being sick can be a pain in the ass. Literally. For real. Last week I felt good. This week horrible. Can’t win. I developed butt …
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
By JOSH FUNK and RIO YAMAT Anxious travelers across the U.S. felt a bit of relief Friday as airlines mostly stayed on schedule while still cutting more than 1,000 …