Happy Valentine’s Day! May roses bloom! Nothing compares to love! Katherine Lee Bates hit today’s atmosphere right on: “Love planted a rose, and the world …

By  JEFF McMURRAY A federal law requiring impairment-detection devices inside all new cars survived a recent push to strip its funding but remains stalled by questions about whether …

The Key West Wildlife Center invites the community to “It’s for the Birds,” its sparkling annual fundraiser, set for Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 to 6 …

By Fred C. Klein Superstition (stupid/tradition) says that today is an unlucky day. Historically, such negativity may stem from there having been 13 places at …

Wednesday February 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Duval Square’s Jag Gallery welcomes two artists who put new twists on what many think to be simple, …

Saturday February 14, 5 – 8 p.m. Gallery on Greene 606 Greene St., Key West  Returning from Ambassador Michelle Quan’s Embassy in Belize is Peter …

Opens Wednesday February 11 through March 31, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oldest House Museum and Garden 322 Duval St., Key West By combining seemingly …

The history of Friday the 13th. Thirteen has a long history of bad luck. However it is uncertain exactly when it began to be so …

By  JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — A former high-ranking official in the New York Police Department has been charged with accepting $35,000 in cash, luxury …

Monroe County, Florida — The Office of the State Attorney for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit announces that on February 10, 2026, County Court Judge Mark Wilson …

Delivery Deadline February 21 & 22, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Artists in Paradise Gallery 221 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key Painting, photography, mixed …

Deadline: February 28, 5 p.m. Two Florida Keys writers will be selected and paid a $1,200 each for research, writing, related photography and any necessary …

Deadline: February 28, 5 p.m. The Florida Keys Council of the Arts invites visual artists and writers to submit artwork and articles for Culture 2027 …

Judy Blume has been a Key West resident for years. A popular young-adult author. One of her first and most famous novels for the young …

By  KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday reported two major incidents that occurred in recent days tied to the massive buildup of forces …

By Rick Boettger Last week I wrote of the emotional and spiritual side of “transitioning” from a supercool, two-wheel foot-power Conch Cruiser to a big …

By Roger Kostmayer HAIL TO THE CHIEF I understand you’re here today to meet the President. Great. We have a few rules to go over. …

Tuesday February 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m. The Islander Resort (on the beach) 82100 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada Join us for  a Pop-Up display of almost 150 …

KEY WEST, FL— The Key West Woman’s Club (KWWC) is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated annual gala, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” set to take …

Monroe County, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Monroe County (DOH-Monroe) will close on Monday, February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents Day. …