Florida waterfront trail to honor wrestling legend Hulk Hogan
By KATE PAYNE A stretch of a waterfront trail in the Florida Gulf Coast community of Clearwater is being renamed to honor the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing wrestling …
FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENT STARTS THIS SATURDAY & GARDEN GLOW UP
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County is hosting a free tire recycling event this Saturday, allowing residents to safely dispose of up to six old passenger …
Sgt. Williams Named Officer of the Month
The Key West Police Department is pleased to announce that Keys Talk Radio has selected Sgt. Cynthia Williams as their Back the Blue Officer of …
FLORIDA SEA GRANT TO HOST A FREE ONLINE WEBINAR OCT. 7 ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A CLEAN VESSEL ACT PUMPOUT GRANT
MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Sea Grant will host a free online webinar on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. on “How to Apply for a …
Monroe County TDC Announces Major Tourism Infrastructure Investment Benefiting Visitors and Residents in the Florida Keys
Key West, FL (Oct. 1, 2025) – The Monroe County Tourism Development Council (TDC) is proud to announce a significant investment in tourism-related capital projects designed …
CFK Virtual Academic Showcase offers insider perspective
Pictured: CFK students learn in the classroom, the lab, and in practice. KEY WEST, FL, October 1, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) …
Key West Artisan Market Kicks Off Sunday, October 19 with “Welcome to the Party” Fantasy Fest Edition
The Key West Artisan Market kicks off its 13th season with the “Welcome to the Party” Fantasy Fest edition Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the …
Excavators find $1 million in gold coins from Spanish shipwreck along Florida’s ‘Treasure Coast’
By KATE PAYNE Hidden beneath the turquoise waters off a stretch of Florida known as the “Treasure Coast,” a team of divers from a shipwreck salvage …
Key West Man Sentenced to State Prison After Probation Revocation in Stolen Vehicle Case
Key West, FL – A stolen vehicle case that began in the Lower Keys has concluded with a state prison sentence after the defendant violated …
Residential Parking Permit Renewal Time
It’s time to renew your Residential Parking Permit for Old Town. The stickers will help ensure marked residential parking spaces are reserved for residents. The …
Free Breast Health Awareness Class & Cancer Screenings in Key West
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County invites the community to join us for a Breast Health Awareness class on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, …
Saint Leo University Meeting Demand for Cybersecurity, Expands Education Center Degree Programs
Key West, Tampa Locations Offering Cybersecurity Degrees As the observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins, Saint Leo University is expanding its cybersecurity degree programs. …
Key West Lou / ACHTUNG
Achtung is the correct spelling of the German word meaning “attention” or “caution.” Similar to “watch out” or “beware” in English. Due to misspelling over …
National parks will remain ‘generally’ open during the shutdown, but Liberty Bell doors are closed
By JOSEPH FREDERICK, MATTHEW BROWN and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds of people loaded onto boats to tour the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Wednesday …
CFK Academy hosts Ghost Stories from the Gardens on October 10
KEY WEST, FL, September 29, 2025— Halloween will get an early start this year when CFK Academy, The College of the Florida Keys’ tuition-free public …
Tropic Sprockets / The Lost Bus
Tropic Sprockets / The Lost Bus By Ian Brockway There have been many disaster movies in cinema, like “Earthquake” and “The Towering Inferno” (both 1974) …
City of Key West Mayor Henriquez Appointed to Serve on Florida League of Cities Legislative Policy Committee
Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez appointed to Finance and Taxation Committee TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that …
Even More New Airlift, Attractions and Anniversaries are What’s New for Fall 2025 in the Florida Keys & Key West
FLORIDA KEYS (September 30, 2025) — Fall in the Florida Keys & Key West is an ideal time for outdoor activities and new endeavors. While the rest …
Daily Plan-it Announces Vendor Registration Open for Fall/Winter 2025–26 Season
Key West, FL — Daily Plan-it is pleased to announce that vendor registration is now open for its signature fall and winter markets and festivals. …
Cuban foreign minister says Rubio’s ‘personal’ agenda in Latin America risks Trump’s peace prospects
By FARNOUSH AMIRI NEW YORK (AP) — Recent U.S. escalations in the Caribbean are a result of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s “personal” agenda against the region, Cuba’s …