Posts in category Community News

80 Years Later: Great Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 is Topic of  Keys History & Discovery Center Presentations   Islamorada, FL – It was 80 …

CLOTHING AND NECESSITIES DRIVE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Some people celebrate Senior Citizens Day on August 14 as it was the day past US president Franklin …

Key West writer one of four finalists announced in Jeremiah Healy Mystery Writing Award contest Key West author Crichton Lewis is one of four announced …

Infant and Child CPR and Choking Prevention Class Offered KEY WEST- The Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition invites all parents and caregivers to attend an …

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month ~Promoting breastfeeding awareness in the Florida Keys~ KEY WEST – In light of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, August, the …

Engine Upgrade in Tavernier to Provide Advanced Life Support Monroe County Fire Rescue is pleased to announce that it will be upgrading existing fire rescue …

Shark Week Comes to Islamorada Keys History & Discovery Center Hosts Week-long Events   Islamorada, FL – Shark Week Comes to Islamorada, a weeklong series …

Blood Centers Announce Merger Further Ensuring Safe, Available and Affordable Blood (July 30, 2015, Orlando, Florida)  Two of Florida’s independent, not-for-profit blood centers, OneBlood, Inc., …

FKCC Invites New Students to “Fast Track to Fall” $100 Kick-Starter Scholarships; Free Application KEY WEST, FL, July 27, 2015—Florida Keys Community College is holding …

National Night Out – Mark your calendars and have some fun!   On Tuesday, August 4th, the Sheriff’s Office will sponsor National Night Out events …

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH URGES FLORIDIANS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS ~ West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Walton County ~ TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Department …

Solving the Mystery of the Mystery Genres: A Fun Glossary of Terms   If you were to hear the words “hard-boiled” and “cozy” you might …

MINI LOBSTER SEASON – Two day sport lobster season is next week The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone the two day sport lobster …

Big Latch On Events Promote Breastfeeding in the Florida Keys FLORIDA KEYS- International World Breastfeeding Week will be celebrated with two local events; at 10:00am …

Key West Zonta Club Seeks Applicants for Martina Thurmond Scholarship Scholarship Program Awards Women Advancing Their Careers Key West, FL – July 9, 2015 – …

<Monroe /> COMPUTE$ to Expand! The Monroe County School District received word from benefactors John Padget and Jacob Dekker that they are supporting an extension …

Two Keys Characters to Take the Rap for Upcoming Star-Studded Celebration of Sleuthing Back in 2013, two fairly conspicuous Florida Keys characters – Michael Haskins …

Acoustic surf musician Donavon Frankenreiter to perform concert at Fort East Martello On Sunday, August 30, pro surfer-turned musician Donavon Frankenreiter will send out his …

Florida Keys Community College Seeks National “Center of Excellence” Designation; Applauds Monroe County Resolution in Support of National Maritime and Energy Career Training Initiative KEY …

Reminder: Marine related thefts are on the rise; keep your property safe With the uptick in marine related crime in Monroe County, the Sheriff’s Office …