Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, speaks before signing a bill that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense, during a ceremony at St. …

Florida declares state of emergency after pipeline shutdown TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Tuesday evening in response …

The cruiser Wilkes Barre sinking. TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / May 12, 1972 1972 An explosive test conducted by the Navy sunk the cruiser …

Man cited for undersized snappers A 22-year-old Miami angler was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Saturday afternoon after he was found …

Marathon liveaboard arrested after machete incident A 53-year-old Boot Key Harbor man was arrested Saturday for swinging a machete at another liveaboard and threatening to …

Monroe County Fire Rescue Captain Alejandro Lucio conducts a pre-fire plan with J&M Scaffolds of Florida Office Manager Michelle Williams in Tavernier. FIRE MARSHAL CONTINUES …

Lower Keys Medical Center Remains Steadfast in Service to the Lower Keys I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience …

Key West Lou / HELLO DOLLY! The Beatles hit the charts and dominated the #1 spot it seemed forever. Actually, not. I Wanna Hold Your …

FILE – In this Wednesday, March 17, 2021 file photo, travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City. Mother’s Day …

FILE – This Jan. 24, 2021, file photo shows a vial of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 in Seattle. U.S. regulators on Monday, May 10, …

Mayor Heyman and City Commissioners Virginia Panico and Harry Powell take oath of office.  TODAY in KEY WEST HISTORY / May 10, 1989 1989 Mayor …

An Old Town Poinciana, the official tree of Key West. Plant a Tree! As Arbor Day approaches, the City of Key West urges the community …

Old Stone Coffee House welcomes ROLANDO ROJAS Sun May 16th 9:00am – 11:00am Old Stone Coffee House, 600 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040, USA Returning to the …

County Building Department to Open Satellite Permitting Office on Big Pine Key BIG PINE KEY, FL – Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron and the Monroe County …

FLOOD PRONE HOMEOWNERS ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FEMA’S FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MONROE COUNTY, FL – Is your home below the required base flood …

Tropic Sprockets / Gunda By Ian Brockway If you have ever wanted the experience of being within the mind of a farm animal, “Gunda” by the …

Key West Lou / HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! My mother has been dead many years. I seem to miss her more each day. Sounds strange, I …

Signs about Mother’s Day are displayed at a home decor department store in Northbrook, Ill., Saturday, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Tearful reunions …