New City Special Events Manager The City of Key West is excited to welcome our new Special Events Coordinator Amanda McWilliams. She is replacing Maria …

Mayor Explores Issues with USC Students Mayor Teri Johnston met with college students from the University of South Carolina Aiken leadership exchange class. Ahmed Samaha, …

Nolo Contendere Plea and Conviction in Recurrent Trespassing Case with Aggravating Circumstances Key West, FL – The Monroe County State Attorney’s Office announces the conviction …

KEY WEST LOU / PLOT TO KILL GEORGE WASHINGTON A rarely heard event. The plot to assassinate George Washington. The plot occurred during the very …

Key West Art & Historical Society Commemorative Brick Program Paves the Way for Preservation April 22, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Key West Art & …

Biden blames Trump for Florida’s 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis BY SEUNG MIN KIM TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday blamed …

Man arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer A 32-year-old Homestead, Florida man was arrested Saturday in Key Largo for battery on a law …

PROUD GRANDPA By Fred C. Klein This past week has been epic for my grandson Shawn Atom. One could describe it as a “Hat Trick” …

Rain Barrel Workshop  KEY WEST, Florida Keys – You could have hundreds of gallons of free water simply by collecting it! On Saturday, April 27th, at …

Tropic Sprockets / Limbo By Ian Brockway “Limbo” by Australian director Ivan Sen (Mystery Road) is the quintessential example of Existentialism on screen. Piercingly shot …

Schooner Wharf Conch Republic Independence Celebration Events April 25-28, 2024 Official Party Headquarters of the Conch Republic Independence Celebration Schooner Wharf After Parade Party – …

Tennessee Williams Museum Recognizes the Winners of its Annual Poetry and Short Story Contests April 18, 2024 – (KEY WEST, FL).  The Tennessee Williams Museum …

Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels BY KEN RITTER LAS VEGAS (AP) — A $12 billion passenger …

KEY WEST LOU / ELLIS ISLAND GETTING A $100 MILLION MAKEOVER In 1990, the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration opened. To honor and tell …

Letter to the Editor / THE TRAIL versus THE TRIAL By Roger C. Kostmayer The current presidential decision shouldn’t be difficult if the objective is …

Student arrested for fake bomb/gun threats A 16-year-old Islamorada, Florida female was arrested Friday for making a fake bomb and gun threat at Coral Shores …

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mayor Teri Johnston and the Key West City Commission have proclaimed April Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The designation calls attention to the …

Tropic Sprockets / John Galliano: High & Low By Ian Brockway Kevin McDonald profiles the now infamous fashion designer, John Galliano in “John Galliano: High …

SCHOONER WHARF ENTERTAINMENT April 25 – May 1, 2024 Andy Westcott Thursday, April 25   Noon – 5:00 pm Serving up a southern soulful take on …

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Southpoint Divers of Key West has joined Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s family of Blue Star operators, bringing to 34 the number of dive …