City to hear Cow Key Bridge update
February 16, 2019
Given some of the recent late-night and long-lasting discussions that have preceded important decisions by Key West city officials, Mayor Teri Johnston is suggesting that City Commission meetings...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredIsland owners seek zoning changes
February 16, 2019
The owners of Thompson Island in Key West, which houses the mansion of the late millionaire Edward B. Knight, have filed for zoning and land-use map changes with Monroe County that would allow...more
Sustainability board talks trash, parking
February 16, 2019
The City of Key West’s Sustainability Advisory Board addressed several issues on Thursday, but spent the most time discussing the Stock Island Sanitary Landfill, also known as “Mount...more
News
2 groups challenge Sugarloaf project
Two Sugarloaf Key community groups are challenging nearly $17 million in state and federal grants and low-interest loans for two workforce housing projects on that key.An attorney for the...more
Appellate panel rejects appeal, 3 months after recounts
February 16, 2019TALLAHASSEE — Three months after the races for Florida governor and U.S. Senate were decided in recounts, a federal appellate court panel has denied an appeal of a ruling over signatures on...more
Governor’s order reveals probe into South Florida lawmaker
February 16, 2019BOCA RATON — An executive order issued by Florida's governor shows that a South Florida lawmaker is being investigated for petit theft, trespassing and criminal mischief. The investigation...more
Tourism agency wants visitors to help preserve the Florida Keys
February 16, 2019Like dinner guests eager to help with dishes, and houseguests happy to help their hosts however they can, officials with the Florida Keys’ tourism marketing agency are confident that visitors to...more
White woman threatens black deputy with KKK during arrest
February 16, 2019DELAND — A white woman in Florida who was stopped on suspicion of drunk driving told a black deputy she would have the Ku Klux Klan burn crosses on his property. The Volusia County...more
Bookings for 02/16/19 All charges are preliminary
Wanted man also faces drug trafficking charge
February 16, 2019A Key West man with an active warrant was arrested on Wednesday after an anonymous tipster alerted police that he was at a bar on Greene Street.Justin Ryan Blok, 29, was arrested on a warrant for battery – second or subsequent offense. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.Around 1:45 a.m., an...more
“I love dogs. I don’t have one because I don’t want to walk and pick up after it. If you choose to have a dog then the dog, and its poop, are your problem. I get you don’t want to carry poop around with you. That’s the same reason I don’t want it in my trash. But it’s your dog so you’re responsible for it. Is this really so hard to understand?”“So if this new ‘Mall on Duval’ taking place on...more
Wanted man also faces drug trafficking charge
February 16, 2019A Key West man with an active warrant was arrested on Wednesday after an anonymous tipster alerted police that he was at a bar on Greene Street.Justin Ryan Blok, 29, was arrested on a warrant for battery – second or subsequent offense. He was additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.Around 1:45 a.m., an...more
“I love dogs. I don’t have one because I don’t want to walk and pick up after it. If you choose to have a dog then the dog, and its poop, are your problem. I get you don’t want to carry poop around with you. That’s the same reason I don’t want it in my trash. But it’s your dog so you’re responsible for it. Is this really so hard to understand?”“So if this new ‘Mall on Duval’ taking place on...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Rare whale gets afterlife at Smithsonian
SOUTH FLORIDA — A rare Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale’s final resting place after being found dead on the outskirts of Everglades National Park will be at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. Two...more
7-Eleven, worker housing proposed for ‘downtown’ Key Largo
February 13, 2019KEY LARGO — Developers are proposing a convenience store and eight affordable housing units at mile marker 99.5, bayside, just beyond the southbound traffic light at Key Largo’s busy “downtown”...more
Escape room opens in castle building
February 13, 2019KEY LARGO — You can only escape by stealing the three eggs from the evil King Blamsfar’s castle and returning them to their rightful owner, Dragoness Rendyth, in less than an hour. That’s the...more
FKAA moves sewer project along
February 13, 2019KEY LARGO — The installation of a decentralized sewer collection and treatment system at the Cross Key/Monroe Park has recently gained traction after a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority request to...more
Float under the moon on a kayak
February 13, 2019NO NAME KEY— A serene sunset paddle with a view of the nearly full moon over No Name Key raises money to support Florida Keys wildlife refuges. The next monthly Full Moon Kayak Excursion from...more
Editorials
Appreciate county’s stance on Goal 109
On behalf of the Sugarloaf Shores Property Owners Association, I would like to thank all of you [County Commissioners], and especially county planning staff, for all the hard work you put into...more
Cheers and Jeers
February 16, 2019Cheers: to Fury and the City Commission for taking another look at the Bight lease and for reopening the bid process. Questions were raised that were not adequately addressed and some of the...more
Flu season is upon us in the US
February 15, 2019It’s easy to dismiss reports that this is flu season, because after all, the flu is boring, getting a flu shot is a hassle and since I haven’t had the flu, why bother?In reality, the flu killed...more
Let the facts speak for themselves
February 15, 2019In your February 5 article, “Cosmetic shop owners, managers speak out,” two cosmetic store owners profess complete innocence to ripping off customers, apparently with a straight face....more
Let freedom ring
February 14, 2019Most of our County Commissioners have affirmatively responded to the wishes of their constituents. During Tuesday's commission meeting, they accurately identified and summarily dismissed Goal 109...more
Sports
PREP GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Key West’s Aguinaga transformed self, team into winning program
Melina Aguinaga never dreamed of becoming a high school soccer goalie. Playing striker most of her youth career and three years with the Key West High School girls soccer team, Aguinaga had a...more
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Historic season for Coral Shores comes to close
February 16, 2019By simply walking onto the court during the regional round of the Florida high School Athletic Association’s 5A State Tournament, the Coral Shores High girls basketball team made history by...more
YOUTH SOFTBALL: League leaps into action with power at all levels
February 16, 2019After the opening ceremony last Thursday at the Rosa E. Hernandez Softball Field, it was down to business for the teams in all three divisions of the Key West Girls Softball Recreational...more
YOUTH HOCKEY: SMHC celebrates 25 years of youth hockey
February 15, 2019The Southernmost Hockey Rink got a recent facelift to help the Southernmost Hockey Club celebrate its 25th anniversary. SMHC Board vice president Joyce Milelli said games begin today with the...more
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Key West’s season ends in playoff opener loss
February 15, 2019Through an inconsistent season, Key West High boys basketball coach James “Roc” Osborne has been searching for an answers to help his team make the winning plays in the fourth-quarter stretch.He...more