Keys to get $34M for canals
April 26, 2018
Monroe County, Marathon and Islamorada are set to receive $34 million in federal funding for the removal of Hurricane Irma debris in 103 canals in the Florida Keys. Eight of the canals are in the...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredIconic sign to return to Triangle on May 1
April 26, 2018
After being knocked down, kidnapped, returned and refurbished, the Key West welcome sign will be placed back on its perch at the Triangle on May 1 at 11 a.m., following an unveiling by members of...more
Navy gets OK for post-Irma projects
April 26, 2018
The Navy is wrapping up a demolition project and starting three other construction projects after receiving congressional approval in the wake of Hurricane Irma. A former barracks called Aten...more
News
School Board pushes for Key West stadium upgrades
School Board members didn’t mince words on Tuesday when they called for more immediate upgrades to Key West High School’s football and baseball stadium. The discussion took place...more
Some students showing more interest in vocational scholarships
April 25, 2018UPPER KEYS — Since the height of the Great Recession 10 years ago, there has been a soaring need for skilled laborers in the workforce, according to the National Center for Education...more
Tavernier Dairy Queen plans May reopening
April 25, 2018TAVERNIER — The Blizzard will return in time to beat the Florida Keys summer heat. The Dairy Queen restaurant at mile marker 92.6 expects to reopen in mid-May after being acquired by the...more
Three have filed for Islamorada council race
April 25, 2018ISLAMORADA — More than six months remain before Islamorada’s voters go to the polls, but signs of the coming municipal campaign are growing. Three candidates so far have filed their...more
Voters view candidate fields
April 25, 2018Keys’ voters got their first look at candidates running for office this fall at Monday’s Hometown! Call for Candidates in Key West. Candidates for offices in Key West, Monroe County,...more
Bookings for 04/26/18 All charges are preliminary
Man arrested in road rage incident
April 26, 2018A 30-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Tuesday night after a traffic crash at Cross Street and U.S. 1. Devin Eric Kauffman was charged with hit-and-run, operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement and resisting or obstructing an officer. The other motorist involved, who was reportedly punched, did not wish to press charges. Deputy...more
“Thanks for the info on how to put up an illegal sign by using sponsorship! This will directly help my advertising consulting business. I may even be able to grow as large as the TDC!” “Is the Regal Theater ever going to reopen?” “In response to the person who would like to see all dogs off...more
Man arrested in road rage incident
April 26, 2018A 30-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Tuesday night after a traffic crash at Cross Street and U.S. 1. Devin Eric Kauffman was charged with hit-and-run, operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement and resisting or obstructing an officer. The other motorist involved, who was reportedly punched, did not wish to press charges. Deputy...more
“Thanks for the info on how to put up an illegal sign by using sponsorship! This will directly help my advertising consulting business. I may even be able to grow as large as the TDC!” “Is the Regal Theater ever going to reopen?” “In response to the person who would like to see all dogs off...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Coral disease creeping south
LOWER KEYS — Researchers headed to the Florida Keys reef this week, seeking to determine the extent of a disease deadly to many coral species. The virulent disease, still unidentified, has...more
District reclassifies property due to water use
April 25, 2018KEY LARGO — The Key Largo Wastewater District commissioners unanimously approved a motion last week to reclassify a single-family residential property to mixed use since the home is being...more
Emoji creator inspired by the Keys
April 25, 2018KEY LARGO — Graphic and industrial designer Angela Guzman attributes growing up in Key Largo to fostering her creativity, which has led her to a successful high-tech career in Silicon...more
FWC considering safety measures for channels
April 25, 2018ISLAMORADA — State marine-patrol officers plan to take a hard look at how boaters travel through narrow “wheel-ditch” channels near Islamorada’s Whale Harbor. ...more
Pitch in during 2nd Litter Fish
April 25, 2018ISLAMORADA — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 18-8 measured its inaugural Litter Fish Tournament’s success by the cubic foot last year at 3,800. In its second year, organizers are...more
Editorials
Points to consider about amphitheater
Just a point to consider about the original suggested six events allowed per year at the amphitheater: It was my understanding that the number of events was governed in part by consideration of...more
Praises fire department, captain
April 21, 2018On Saturday, March 31, I glanced out my living room window to see flames leaping 8 feet high in the Australian pines in my back yard, not 15 feet from my home. I grabbed my dog and...more
Injustice must be confronted by determination
April 14, 2018No 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
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
Sports
Lady ‘Fins focus on making run to state Final Four run
By a combined 62-0, the Marathon High softball team outscored its district opponents this season, so in today’s 8-3A Championship game — which will be played in the Middle Keys...more
Lady Conchs yearn to break ‘tradition’ against Raiders
April 26, 2018It has been a while since a Key West High softball team won a district title. In 2010, the Lady Conchs captured the District 16-4A Championship, but have been the runner-up or not advanced for...more
Parity among U9 is coin-toss with week left
April 26, 2018The level of competition among the 9-and-Under age division of the Southernmost Hockey League is very evenly matched, which is the way things are supposed to be as the season nears an end. Last...more
HOB athletics hosting biggest fund raiser on Saturday
April 25, 2018The Horace O’Bryant School’s athletic booster club will hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, BucBash 2018, on Saturday at the Smokin’ Tuna Saloon. The Tuna will...more
Keys athletes compete for berths at state meet today
April 25, 2018A smaller than usual, but well-versed group of Keys athletes will compete today in the 2018 FHSAA Track and Field Region 4-1A and 4-2A Championships at Calvary Christian High School in Fort...more
