Protesters likely during President’s visit
April 19, 2018
Several Key West groups plan to line President Donald Trump’s motorcade route on Thursday in a demonstration against the administration’s policies. Representatives from Florida Keys Democrats,...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredFour Keys Winn Dixie stores to stay open
April 19, 2018
The four Winn Dixie locations in the Florida Keys are safe from the latest round of national chain store closures. Southeastern Grocers, which owns Winn Dixie, last month announced the closure of...more
County discussion on communications tower put on hold
April 19, 2018
Monroe County will not hear a proposal Thursday to place a 1,000-foot communications tower on Cudjoe Key, because the discussion will be part of a more comprehensive review of post-hurricane...more
News
Expect traffic delays around island today
Motorists can expect major traffic disruptions today, particularly on U.S. 1 between the Naval Air Station on Boca Chica and Key West, as President Donald Trump visits a strategic military...more
Trump visit heightens security
April 18, 2018General aviation at Key West International Airport will be disrupted for several hours on Thursday and commercial air service passengers should give themselves plenty of time to get to the...more
Unlicensed contractors face felony charges
April 18, 2018FLORIDA KEYS — Three people who improperly claimed to be contractors now face felony charges for signing up Middle Keys customers, arrest reports say. Tison L. Kennedy, 31, of Marathon was...more
Unusual record attempt has environmental message
April 18, 2018KEY LARGO — A Norwegian man earlier this month attempted to set a rather unusual world record of selling the most boat lifts to his countrymen in 24 hours while staying inside Jules...more
Village backs more tourism advertising
April 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — Vacationers need to know that Islamorada is open for business, a unanimous Village Council says. “We need this advertising to get back to normal,” Vice Mayor Deb...more
Bookings for 04/19/18 All charges are preliminary
Man arrested in road rage incident
April 19, 2018A 25-year-old Marathon man who reportedly threw a metal Master Lock at a vehicle during a road rage incident on March 29 was arrested Tuesday. Carlos Ariel Alvarez was charged with criminal mischief and throwing a deadly missile at a vehicle, building or aircraft. The incident occurred after Alvarez and the victim left the Home...more
“Please, Key West, remember your manners. We are being visited by the President of the United States. Love him or hate him but please give respect to the office of the President. Show the world Key West manners.” “Three years ago, Florida passed a law declaring the use of non-service animals in restaurants, grocery stores,...more
Man arrested in road rage incident
April 19, 2018A 25-year-old Marathon man who reportedly threw a metal Master Lock at a vehicle during a road rage incident on March 29 was arrested Tuesday. Carlos Ariel Alvarez was charged with criminal mischief and throwing a deadly missile at a vehicle, building or aircraft. The incident occurred after Alvarez and the victim left the Home...more
“Please, Key West, remember your manners. We are being visited by the President of the United States. Love him or hate him but please give respect to the office of the President. Show the world Key West manners.” “Three years ago, Florida passed a law declaring the use of non-service animals in restaurants, grocery stores,...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
‘Wheel ditch’ death elicits call for action
ISLAMORADA — New rules on narrow boating channels and more marine patrol officers might prevent deaths like the April 8 boat crash that killed an aide to Gov. Rick Scott, Islamorada Village...more
Infant among 6 rescued from overturned boat
April 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — A recreational boat anchored at Conch Reef off Islamorada April 7 was floating one minute and capsized the next, a volunteer rescuer said. “We saw the other boat about...more
Islamorada museum to host large national maritime exhibit
April 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — Before scientific advances, early Florida Keys settlers could be cruelly surprised by dangerous storms and hidden reefs. Now Keys residents can rely on accurate weather reports...more
Shop mantra: Be grateful, and paddleboard
April 18, 2018KEY LARGO — Keeping a running tab of things to be grateful for is the dharma principle of Michael Weppner’s life. It is also the foundation of his business, Gratitude...more
Sidewalk Prophets bring ‘Something Different’ to Keys
April 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — Sidewalk Prophets are leaving their hometown of Nashville to bring their message of encouragement and Christianity to the Coral Shores High School Performing Arts Center stage...more
Editorials
Injustice must be confronted by determination
No one likes to be scammed. When it involves our livelihood, it is impossible to bear. There is a gravel parking lot, across from the firehouse city lot, posing, it seems, as an extension/annex...more
TDC: Brick-and-mortar money to advertising
April 14, 2018Mayor Rice, Hoping this correspondence finds you well. I would like to ask for your support on April 19 when you and your colleagues vote on the TDC’s request to move percentages of money...more
Let’s not leave cemetery in God’s hands
April 12, 2018Dear Editor, When was the last time city officials, overseers and tour guides in the one-quarter of our historic cemetery paid a visit to the other three-quarters of the property, which...more
Monroe County and FEMA
April 12, 2018I found the story in Tuesday’s Citizen very interesting. Apparently, various county and city officials are upset about how slow FEMA is in compensating them for the costs they incurred from...more
Justice for Shannon
April 11, 2018Parents should not have to endure the murder of their daughter. Shannon Melendi was South Florida’s daughter in many ways. Will you sign the petition to help keep her convicted killer...more
Sports
Deli rolls through competition for championship
Though the team struggled a bit during the regular season, Dolphin Deli made its way through the Key West Men’s Softball Winter League playoffs unscathed en route to the championship...more
Lady ‘Fins run to second mercy-rule win
April 18, 2018For a second straight game and the third time in its last four, the Marathon High softball team needed only three innings to implement the mercy-rule with a 15-0 victory against Monsignor Pace on...more
Bucs to join conference next season
April 17, 2018After struggling to put together six games for its inaugural season on the gridiron and then losing a majority of those to Hurricane Irma, Horace O’Bryant athletic director John Grimesey...more
Lady ‘Fins complete season sweep by run rule heading into busy final week
April 17, 2018Despite once again having a makeshift lineup, with team ace Grace Kirwan moving behind the plate in the absence of both starting backstops, the Marathon High softball team was still able to...more
Roney’s walkoff, Knowles’ pitching lead to sweep to sweep
April 16, 2018There was a lot to celebrate for the Key West High baseball team during the final homestand of the regular season. On Friday night, with the 1958 and 1998 state champions on the field for the...more
