MCSO responds to boat fire

The Sheriff’s Office as well as firefighters responded to a boat fire Sunday in Marathon that heavily damaged/destroyed a 37-foot commercial trap boat.

The fire was reported at Avenue A and Coco Plum Drive at approximately 10:40 p.m. There were no reported serious injuries.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.

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Man cited for wildlife violations

A 57-year-old Florida City, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation on Saturday for harvesting illegal fish.

Middle Keys Deputy Devon Petersen was conducting resource checks at the Vaca Cut Bridge at approximately 1:12 p.m.

Charles Leon Luckett was in possession of multiple snappers and was cited for possession of three undersized mangrove snapper, one undersized schoolmaster snapper, and possession of over-the-limit snapper.

For wildlife regulations go to www.myfwc.com

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