Tropical weather in the Atlantic slams the Caribbean and may hit Southeast US next
By FREIDA FRISARO MIAMI (AP) — Crews spent Saturday preparing for a weather system that was forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda late Saturday or early …
Letter to the Editor / The Potential Higgs Beach Financial Boondoggle
The City of Key West is considering taking ownership of Higgs Beach from Monroe County. If this happens, taxpayers will be saddled with tens of …
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MONITORS INVEST 94L
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County Emergency Management, in coordination with the National Weather Service in Key West and the Florida Division of Emergency Management, is …
The Line Between Audience and Fantasy Blurs in Lost. Lust. Dust: A Neverland Cabaret
In this Neverland, you’re not just watching the story — you’re tangled in it. Every glance, every whisper, every drink could alter your night. The …
Free Residential Hazardous and E-Waste Drop Off
On Saturday, October 4th, the City of Key West and Waste Management will be holding the monthly free drop off for hazardous waste and e-waste. …
Pendulum Swings
By Fred C. Klein All around me, I hear people (on both sides of the aisle) voicing their angst with our turbulent state of politics …
KEY WEST LOU / THE RUBICON IS CROSSED
Comey’s indictment a “Rubicon-crossing moment. The Justice Department we have long known dead.” It has become an arm of the government to punish the President’s …
Man admits in TV interview to killing and burying his parents
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A man admitted during a television interview to killing his parents and burying them in the backyard of their upstate New York home …
“IF ONLY WE’D FIGHT AS HARD TO SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY, AS UKRAINIANS ARE FIGHTING TO SAVE THEIRS”
By Roger C. Kostmayer Tom Friedman, an expert journalist (especially in foreign affairs) wrote a lengthy column in Sunday’s N.Y. Times addressing Ukraine, Putin, the US, …
Gadgets, Glitter and Hot Glue: Key West Fantasy Fest offers a creative costuming playground for Kristyn LaMoia
Key West Fantasy Fest, with its scores of parties, parades and events and the 2025 theme “Bedtime Stories & Magical Monsters,” kicks off October 17, …
MONROE COUNTY AND CITY OF KEY WEST WORK TO TRANSFER HIGGS BEACH PROPERTY TO CITY OWNERSHIP
KEY WEST, FL – Monroe County is working closely with the City of Key West to potentially transfer ownership of the Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach …
Golden Fleece Foundation Partnership Fuels Record Growth in IT Certification Across Monroe County Schools
The Monroe County School District proudly celebrates its continued partnership with John Padgett and the Golden Fleece Foundation (GFF), whose investment in student success has …
HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT HAPPENING OCT. 11 AT BIG PINE KEY COMMUNITY PARK
BIG PINE KEY, FL – Monroe County Parks and Beaches invites the community to Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 …
Key West Lou / WRONG TO INDICT JAMES COMEY…..ESPECIALLY 10 YEARS LATER
Wrong to try to indict former FBI Director James Comey for alleged lies which occurred in 2016. Represents Trump trying to get even for something …
Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law
By KATE PAYNE TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami, …
2025 Call to All Artists: Request for Qualifications – Art in Public Places
The Monroe County Art in Public Places Committee and Florida Keys Council of the Arts has issued a call to artists to become pre-qualified for 5 years …
Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania – Birding & Wildlife Adventure at Key West Tropical Forest
KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania – Birding and Wildlife Adventure will take place at the Key West Tropical Forest & …
First Thursday Open House
Thursday, October 2, 6 8 p.m. Studios of Key West 533 Eaton St., Key West Art, conversation, and community come alive after hours! Wander through …
Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania Birding & Nature Adventure
Saturday September 27. 7 a.m. – Noon Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, 5210 College Rd., Key West For the 17th year, learn as …
October in the Florida Keys: Find Your Fantasy
FLORIDA KEYS (September 24, 2025) From flamboyant costumed parades to oceanfront races, foodie feasts, and even a Jimmy Buffett–inspired tour, October in the Florida Keys & Key West is …