Trump says US will host next year’s G20 summit at his Florida golf club but he won’t make money
By SEUNG MIN KIM and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will host next year’s Group of 20 summit at his …
Community Reminder
The Key West Police Department reminds the community that altering or painting public property without authorization is against the law. Overnight, several crosswalks were painted, …
Key West Installs New Southernmost Buoy Ahead of Sunrise
The City of Key West Community Services crews successfully installed the shiny new Southernmost Buoy before dawn today so that residents and visitors could enjoy …
Southernmost Point Road Work
Roadwork has begun on the Southernmost Point Plaza. One lane of South Street and on lane of Whitehead are closed. Traffic will be one way …
Saint Leo University Named a Top Veteran-Friendly Yellow Ribbon School for 2025
ST. LEO, FL – With a long history of serving and educating the nation’s military, veterans, and their families, Saint Leo University recently was recognized by U.S. …
Visual and Media Artists Grant & Grant Workshops Announced
Thursday, September 11, 5 – 6 p.m. (Click to register) South Florida Cultural Consortium The South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of the arts councils of …
CFK hosts Constitution Day and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary
KEY WEST, FL, September 3, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys invites the community to its annual Constitution Day event on Wednesday, September 17 at …
Key West Poet Laureate Offers Free Poetry Workshop for Kids in Partnership with the Key West Art & Historical Society
September 3, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). Budding poets ages 7 to 12 are invited to explore the power of words and self-expression at a …
Explore the Glamour of Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age Hotels at ‘Happy Hour with the Historian’
September 3, 2025 – (KEY WEST, FL). The Key West Art & Historical Society is pleased to announce the latest installment of its popular lecture …
Florida’s vaccine mandate removal: What it means for public health
By JEFF MARTIN, MIKE SCHNEIDER and DANIEL KOZIN As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to remove school vaccine mandates, deep concern is …
PATRIOT DAY: MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE REMEMBERS THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON SEPT. 11; PUBLIC INVITED
MONROE COUNTY, FL – September 11 marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the United States, which claimed the lives of 2,996 people and …
Seeking Dog Friendly Vendors – Tails on the Trails at the Key West Tropical Forest
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Garden is going to the Dogs at the 3rd Annual “Tails on the Trails” Event! We are seeking Dog Friendly Vendors …
The 72-Hour Film Challenge at Williams Hall
Tuesday, September 9, 6 – 8 p.m. Williams Hall 729 Fleming St., Key West Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels, whether seasoned pros or …
Key West Museum Seeks Historic Culinary Artifacts for Smithsonian-Backed Food Exhibit
The Key West Museum of Art & History is calling on residents of Key West and Monroe County to dig into their pantries, storage nooks, …
Lorelei Cabana Bar Wins 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament
LONG KEY, Florida Keys — The Lorelei Cabana Bar team claimed bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Bartenders Dolphin Tournament, held Sunday and Monday, August …
Key West Lou / WOULD YOU BELIEVE….GEORGE WASHINGTON’S FORMAL EDUCATION LIMITED TO GRADE SCHOOL
For one of America’s greatest leaders formal education was limited to grade school. George Washington. Our first and very successful President. Taught himself mathematics in …
FACT FOCUS: DeSantis’ misleading claims about why Florida missed out on a congressional seat
By MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis says the 2020 census numbers for Florida need “fixing” in a way that would give the Sunshine State another congressional …
Career Criminal Convicted of Grand Theft—Sentenced to 7 Years in State Prison
KEY WEST, FL – A Monroe County jury found 64-year-old Ned Jeffery Layton guilty of Grand Theft on July 15, 2025, following a two-day trial …
From the Flats to the Tap: Cayo Hueso Brewing Debuts Skinny Water Lager
A bright, crisp salted lime lager celebrates the fish, the flats, and the fishing guides of Key West and the Lower Keys. Key West, FL …
Fans Salute Jimmy Buffett During ‘Just a Few Friends’ Festival in Key West, His Former Home
KEY WEST, FL – Several thousand Jimmy Buffett fans promenaded along Key West’s Duval Street Sunday, Aug. 31, during a Second Line Memorial Walking Parade …