NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots By  MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The two astronauts …

VIEWPOINT / WHAT IS OLD? By Timothy Weaver, Ph.D. We all have a picture of what old is. Mine formed when I was a child …

Key West to Celebrate Favorite Son’s Legacy with “Just a Few Friends, Key West” Festival Over Labor Day Weekend In honor of Jimmy Buffett, Key …

Women’s Equality Day During the August commission meeting, Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commissioners proclaimed August 26th as Women’s Equality Day. The date signifies the …

Calling All Singers The area’ premier choral group, Keys Choral Arts, is pleased to announce the beginning of rehearsals for their 2024 Fall/Winter season. Membership …

Key West Lou / HISTORY OF THE CANDY BAR For centuries the Maya and Aztecs were the only ones enjoying the fruit of the cacao …

Ready or not, election season in the US starts soon. The first ballots will go out in just two weeks By  THE ASSOCIATED PRESS It might …

SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR SHERYL GRAHAM APPOINTED TO SEVERAL NATIONAL COMMITTEES MONROE COUNTY, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners would like to congratulate Senior …

Suicide Prevention Training QRP: Question, Persuade, and Refer Join National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade for a FREE evidence-based suicide prevention training on Monday, …

Nominations Now Open for the 2024 ATHENA Award Celebrating Women Leaders Key West, FL — The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to …

Alternative Realities By Fred C. Klein As a rule I do not blog about politics and this blog will adhere to that rule. As the …

Margaritaville Shark and Lizard Bobbleheads with a Cause Unveiled MILWAUKEE, WI (August 23, 2024) – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled limited-edition Margaritaville Shark and Lizard Bobbleheads. The …

Key West Lou / DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION LEFT YOU FEELING CLEAN The Democratic Convention left you feeling clean, the Republican one dirty. Can’t express it any …

Texas, other GOP-led states sue over program to give immigrant spouses of US citizens legal status By  GISELA SALOMON and VALERIE GONZALEZ Sixteen Republican-led states are suing to …

Death of a Lobster Diver By Rick Boettger There is a small but important sliver of good news relating to a horrific tragedy. Navy Veteran …

Cozumel Park Refreshed Cozumel Park, located on 19th Terrace in New Town, has a brand-new splash pad! The park reopened Wednesday after a couple of days …

FREE TIRE RECYCLING SCHEDULED ON SEPT. 7, OCT. 5, AND NOV. 2 FLORIDA KEYS, FL—Monroe County Solid Waste is offering free tire recycling at its …

PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR MONROE COUNTY’S VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT MONROE COUNTY, FL—Monroe County’s Office of Sustainability will host several meetings starting with a two-part virtual series …

Key West Lou / THAT’S MY DAD It was an emotional night again at the Democratic National Convention. Two tear jerker episodes definitely! Each proper …

Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks By  KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The golf course is not a …