Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others
By LEWIS LEVINE ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A mass shooting early Sunday at a crowded bar on an idyllic island considered to be the largest …
After the Cuts: Can Key West Transit Rise Again?
Perhaps, if the plan is followed—and funded—there’s still a way forward. FY2026 Begins with Uncertainty and a Promise FY2026 begins not just with budget cuts—but …
Key West Ambassadors Academy Graduates 43rd Class, Inspiring Continued Civic Engagement
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 …
City of Key West Honors Commissioner Sam Kaufman for a Decade of Dedicated Service
The City of Key West and the City Commission this month recognized District II City Commissioner Sam Kaufman for his 10 years of elected service. …
COUNTY MEETS WITH STATE ON ADDITIONAL ROGO ALLOCATIONS; PLAN TO EXTEND ROGO SCHEDULE THROUGH JULY 2027
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Last week, Monroe County Planning Growth Management staff met with representatives from Florida Commerce and the Governor’s office in Tallahassee. The meeting …
CFK and local chambers of commerce partner to hold “Ready, Set, COLLEGE!” workshops for high school students
KEY WEST, FL, October 9, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is partnering with the Key Largo and Marathon chambers of commerce to help …
Key West Lou / BEN FRANKLIN’S SON
The esteemed American Benjamin Franklin had a son. William. The two were on opposite sides during the Revolutionary War. William at the time was the …
A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize win
By GISELA SALOMON DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Venezuelans in “Little Venezuela” — the largest home for the country’s natives in the United States — are welcoming …
Repeat Offender Sean Stacey Sentenced to 42 Months in State Prison After Years of Violations
KEY WEST, Fla. – Repeat offender Sean Stacey, who has a long history of arrests and probation violations, has been sentenced to 42 months in state …
Repeat Burglary Offender Arrested After Attempted Break-In on Harris Avenue
A local man with an extensive history of burglary-related convictions was taken into custody Tuesday evening by Bravo Night Patrol after their officers responded to …
Key West Honors 150 Years of Firefighting Service with Anniversary Celebration
Key West Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and the City Commission, during their regular meeting, proclaimed October 9th the 150th anniversary of the Key West Fire Department. Initially …
CFK Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients and honors donors at the 13th annual Scholarship Social
KEY WEST, FL, October 8, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys Foundation honored both scholarship donors and recipients at its 13th annual Scholarship Social in …
Tails on the Trails at the Key West Tropical Forest
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – Get ready to wag, walk, and woof! The 3rd Annual Tails on Trails event is back — November 8, 2025, 11am to 2 …
Redemption
By Fred C. Klein If you know me, you know I have a boyish fanatical obsession with New York Yankee team Captain Aaron Judge, a …
Key West Lou / STILL SICK…..SPENT ALL DAY YESTERDAY IN BED
Will I ever get better? My new goal in life. Spent all of yesterday in bed. Expect to do the same today. Gout continues big …
US citizen detained and held at ICE building in Portland for hours before release, lawyer says
By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A U.S. citizen in Portland, Oregon, was detained by plainclothes officers and held at the city’s U.S. Immigration and …
Ukraine and Gaza
By Rick Boettger I just found out that Ukraine in the war zone is housing its military in private homes, driving around in civilian sedans, …
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 …
DOH-Monroe Hosts Bicycle Helmet Fitter Trainings
Monroe County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) hosted two bicycle helmet fitter trainings on September 19, 2025, at the Marathon …
New Public Art Installation Brings Maritime Magic to 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 …