CFK spring scholarships are now open, applications are due by November 2
KEY WEST, FL, October 13, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is accepting applications for spring semester scholarships to help both new and returning …
Call for Vendors: Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza Returns to Truman Waterfront Park
Key West, FL — The Black Friday Shopping Extravaganza returns to Truman Waterfront Park on Friday, November 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Presented jointly by the Key West Artisan Market and the Truman …
Tropic Sprockets / Roofman
By Ian Brockway Former US Army Reserve soldier Jeffrey Manchester is chiefly known for being a rooftop robber responsible for nearly 45 robberies of fast-food …
China and the US have long collaborated in ‘open research.’ Some in Congress say that must change
By DIDI TANG and DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — For many years, American and Chinese scholars worked shoulder to shoulder on cutting-edge technologies through open research, where findings …
Letter to the Editor / Meet the New Boss — the Same as the Old Boss
As residents of Key West, we would all like to hope that the majority of City Commissioners sitting on the dais took the Grand Jury …
City of Key West Renews 10-Year Lease for Historic Waterfront Playhouse
Key West, FL — The Waterfront Playhouse, Key West’s beloved historic theater on Mallory Square, is proud to announce that the Key West City Commission …
Tropic Sprockets / A House of Dynamite
By Ian Brockway In 1981, as a young boy of 15, the frisson and fear of nuclear war was very much in my mind. I …
Making the Most of Your Healthcare Dollars in 2025
KEY WEST, FL (October 10, 2025) – The last several months of the year are often spent enjoying pleasant weather, watching football and preparing for …
Shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4 and injures at least 20 others
By LEWIS LEVINE ST. HELENA ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — A mass shooting early Sunday at a crowded bar on an idyllic island considered to be the largest …
After the Cuts: Can Key West Transit Rise Again?
Perhaps, if the plan is followed—and funded—there’s still a way forward. FY2026 Begins with Uncertainty and a Promise FY2026 begins not just with budget cuts—but …
Key West Ambassadors Academy Graduates 43rd Class, Inspiring Continued Civic Engagement
The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 43rd class during this week’s City Commission meeting. They join nearly 700 citizens who now have a better insight …
City of Key West Honors Commissioner Sam Kaufman for a Decade of Dedicated Service
The City of Key West and the City Commission this month recognized District II City Commissioner Sam Kaufman for his 10 years of elected service. …
COUNTY MEETS WITH STATE ON ADDITIONAL ROGO ALLOCATIONS; PLAN TO EXTEND ROGO SCHEDULE THROUGH JULY 2027
MONROE COUNTY, FL – Last week, Monroe County Planning Growth Management staff met with representatives from Florida Commerce and the Governor’s office in Tallahassee. The meeting …
CFK and local chambers of commerce partner to hold “Ready, Set, COLLEGE!” workshops for high school students
KEY WEST, FL, October 9, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is partnering with the Key Largo and Marathon chambers of commerce to help …
Key West Lou / BEN FRANKLIN’S SON
The esteemed American Benjamin Franklin had a son. William. The two were on opposite sides during the Revolutionary War. William at the time was the …
A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize win
By GISELA SALOMON DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Venezuelans in “Little Venezuela” — the largest home for the country’s natives in the United States — are welcoming …
Repeat Offender Sean Stacey Sentenced to 42 Months in State Prison After Years of Violations
KEY WEST, Fla. – Repeat offender Sean Stacey, who has a long history of arrests and probation violations, has been sentenced to 42 months in state …
Repeat Burglary Offender Arrested After Attempted Break-In on Harris Avenue
A local man with an extensive history of burglary-related convictions was taken into custody Tuesday evening by Bravo Night Patrol after their officers responded to …
Key West Honors 150 Years of Firefighting Service with Anniversary Celebration
Key West Mayor Danise “DeeDee” Henriquez and the City Commission, during their regular meeting, proclaimed October 9th the 150th anniversary of the Key West Fire Department. Initially …
CFK Foundation celebrates scholarship recipients and honors donors at the 13th annual Scholarship Social
KEY WEST, FL, October 8, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys Foundation honored both scholarship donors and recipients at its 13th annual Scholarship Social in …