Keys earn spot on the ‘No List’
November 19, 2019
The Florida Keys has made an annual list put out by one of the most popular travel publications, but not in a way that encourages people to visit the international tourism destination.By...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredFamiliar Faces: 2 Sisters from South Korea reap what they ‘sewed
November 19, 2019
Knowledge gained in a South Korean clothing factory led to a lifetime of success at Two Sisters of the Keys sewing and alterations business on Stock Island.
The well-known and deeply...more
Admiral’s Cut still focus for Key West
November 19, 2019
Key West City Commissioner Jimmy Weekley wants to keep the Admiral’s Cut issue on the front burner and again called for a discussion on the topic when the City Commission meets Tuesday, Nov. 19,...more
News
Florida governor’s budget plan: Teacher pay, fewer pythons
TALLAHASSEE — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a $91.4 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins in July, a spending plan he says will help attract teachers to...more
12 Florida utilities break ground on solar panel project
November 19, 2019ORLANDO — A dozen municipal utilities in Florida are breaking ground on one of the largest municipal solar projects in the nation. The utilities on Monday broke ground in the Orlando area...more
Florida sheriff cracks down on human trafficking, sex trade
November 19, 2019TAMPA — Authorities in Florida’s Tampa Bay area say they’ve arrested 104 people in connection with human trafficking charges during a five-month long investigation. Hillsborough...more
Islamorada man dies in rollover
November 19, 2019A 24-year-old Islamorada man was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash accident on U.S. 1 near Mile Marker 77. The identity of the driver is being withheld pending notification...more
Man arrested for stabbing construction worker in face
November 19, 2019A 29-year-old construction worker was arrested Friday night after stabbing another transient construction worker in the face at Sugarloaf Lodge, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s...more
Bookings for 11/19/19 All charges are preliminary
Man in stolen SUV arrested following pursuit
November 5, 2019A 21-year-old Lehigh Acres, Florida man was arrested early Sunday morning after he fled from deputies in a stolen sport utility vehicle, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.Guillermo Ledesma was charged with fleeing and eluding, burglary, grand theft of a motor vehicle, loitering, possession of marijuana and possession of drug...more
“Ecuador successfully eradicated non-native goats and pigs from the Galapagos Islands. Sailors introduced them so they could stop on Santiago for fresh meat on long routes. They quickly overtook the island absent any natural predators to the detriment of the local ecosystem. We can stop the iguana takeover if we stop talking and start doing.”“If you don’t like iguanas, start planting native...more
Man in stolen SUV arrested following pursuit
November 5, 2019A 21-year-old Lehigh Acres, Florida man was arrested early Sunday morning after he fled from deputies in a stolen sport utility vehicle, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.Guillermo Ledesma was charged with fleeing and eluding, burglary, grand theft of a motor vehicle, loitering, possession of marijuana and possession of drug...more
“Ecuador successfully eradicated non-native goats and pigs from the Galapagos Islands. Sailors introduced them so they could stop on Santiago for fresh meat on long routes. They quickly overtook the island absent any natural predators to the detriment of the local ecosystem. We can stop the iguana takeover if we stop talking and start doing.”“If you don’t like iguanas, start planting native...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
New machine prints on almost anything
KEY LARGO — The lulling rhythm of a high-end printer fills the Ugly Fish Apparel & Printing shop. Owner John Brehm takes the customized logo-printed T-shirt from the garment printer to the...more
‘Yappy Hour’ mixes cocktails, dog tales
November 13, 2019UPPER KEYS — Pet lovers can get happy by getting yappy.“It’s all about dog tales and cocktails,” said Ann Sanderlin of the Marr-Velous Pet Rescue organization, who described the group’s popular...more
Legislative hopefuls are lining up
November 13, 2019FLORIDA KEYS — With less than a year to go before the November 2020 election, Florida Legislature candidates are ramping up their campaigns to represent Monroe County.With both state Rep. Holly...more
LPA chairman to seek Village Council seat
November 13, 2019ISLAMORADA — At least one seat in the 2020 election for Islamorada Village Council will be competitive.Peter Bacheler, chairman of Islamorada’s Local Planning Agency, filed Nov. 1 to run for a...more
Second-generation guide leads fishing clinics
November 13, 2019ISLAMORADA — “I thought about doing a million different things, but I always knew I was going to be a fisherman,” says Drew Nobregas, a second-generation Florida Keys guide. “My fishing...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: For the Veteran’s Day parade in Key West, as well as others in the Keys. This is special tradition in the Keys and allows us to all recognize the sacrifice and dedication of all men and...more
Holiday prompts reflection
November 16, 2019Veterans Day weekend provided a compelling reason to take a moment and acknowledge the service and sacrifices made by our nation’s 20 million veterans.The United States Marine Corps’ 244th...more
Seeking aid for Keys future
November 16, 2019Bureaucratic decisions governing the life or death of residents living on a tiny string of islands where most communities are built at or near sea level, cannot promote endless development and...more
Cheers and Jeers
November 9, 2019Cheers: To Key West City Commissioner Sam Kaufman, who is taking an active role when it comes to promoting green energy. Kaufman has sponsored a resolution calling on the city to include a solar...more
Monroe must demand changes to NFIP
November 9, 2019I’m deeply concerned for the future of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the effects that it will have on our community in Monroe County, where there are 31,000 NFIP policies...more
Sports
RAISING THE BAR: Buccaneers help grow sport with first invitational
For most of the 42 runners entered in the inaugural HOB Middle School Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, it was a first-time experience with the sport. For the host Buccaneers, it was...more
Outcome of recent ball games little more down to earth
November 19, 2019The stars and the moon got back in alignment on Tuesday in the Key West Coed Softball League after winless Tropical Movers and fourth-place Blind Squirrels upset the standings the week prior with...more
Youth, new coach will grow with help of senior leaders
November 18, 2019After just two games as the new Key West High School girls soccer coach, Justin Martin saw marked improvement on Friday in their home opener against Coral Spring Charter. Though the Lady...more
Hurricanes kick off season with eye on district title
November 18, 2019Coming into the season, Coral Shores High School boys soccer coach Jorge Bosque said this should be the Hurricanes’ year with 11 upperclassmen taking the pitch. On Friday at home in Tavernier,...more
Barroso crowned Homecoming queen;FSB Bulldogs unscathed in Flag Division
November 16, 2019Homecoming festivities highlighted the end of the Key West Youth Football League season on Saturday at George Mira Field. Key...more
