NRB developers want more time
November 13, 2018
The 17-acre development known as the Key West Collection on North Roosevelt Boulevard currently includes four hotels, an outdoor event lawn, a Starbucks and a food truck, but there are still a...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredSean Brandenburg warms to life in Key West
November 13, 2018
Capt. Sean T. Brandenburg may not have known he would end up in Key West, but he certainly knew he wanted to be a police officer. Now, 16 years after joining the Key West Police Department, he’s...more
Film Festival welcomes Berenger to screening of documentary
November 13, 2018
The Hollywood film industry hasn’t always been known for its commitment to historical accuracy, and plenty of directors willingly omit and embellish events, details and outcomes for the sake of...more
News
Mishaps, protests and litigation overshadow Florida recount
FORT LAUDERDALE — Mishaps, protests and litigation are overshadowing the vote recount in Florida’s pivotal races for governor and Senate, reviving memories of the 2000 presidential fiasco in the...more
Camper bites off man’s fingertip
November 13, 2018A Hialeah, Florida man was arrested on Friday after he bit off the tip of another man’s finger at Bahia Honda State Park.Aurelio Rodriguez, 54, was charged with aggravated battery.A deputy with...more
Suspicious package found at Florida airport deemed safe
November 13, 2018FORT LAUDERDALE — The Broward Sheriff’s Office says a suspicious package that was found at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has been deemed safe. The Miami Herald reported that...more
Florida election recount underway, tensions rise
November 12, 2018FORT LAUDERDALE — The first election workers are recounting ballots Sunday in Florida's bitterly close races for the U.S. Senate and governor, ramping up their efforts after the secretary of...more
Renowned scientist designs prosthetic flippers for injured sea turtles
November 12, 2018One of the scientists who made the prosthetic tail that made Winter the Dolphin whole again is now helping two sea turtle amputees at the Key West Aquarium. Renowned prosthetist Kevin Carroll...more
Bookings for 11/13/18 All charges are preliminary
Family and firearms
November 13, 2018A Summerland Key man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly showed a handgun to his brother-in-law in an attempt to threaten him.Joseph Earl Skiver, 36, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a license and improper exhibition of a firearm.Around 12:18 p.m., deputies responded to the Summerland Shell gas station, where the victim...more
“It would go a long way in the realm of positive public perception if someone from the city explained what the extenuating circumstances were that allowed a city employee to get what is perceived as special privileges by waiving fines that were legitimately placed on that employees home if the city expects any resident to take seriously their current codes. Explanations are not just a good...more
Family and firearms
November 13, 2018A Summerland Key man was arrested on Friday after he allegedly showed a handgun to his brother-in-law in an attempt to threaten him.Joseph Earl Skiver, 36, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a license and improper exhibition of a firearm.Around 12:18 p.m., deputies responded to the Summerland Shell gas station, where the victim...more
“It would go a long way in the realm of positive public perception if someone from the city explained what the extenuating circumstances were that allowed a city employee to get what is perceived as special privileges by waiving fines that were legitimately placed on that employees home if the city expects any resident to take seriously their current codes. Explanations are not just a good...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Davis, Meads win Islamorada council race
ISLAMORADA — Islamorada voters on Nov. 6 insisted on keeping two-year terms for the Village Council while electing one new council member and re-electing another. [caption...more
Conklin, Mirabella elected to Key Largo fire board
November 8, 2018KEY LARGO — Commissioner George Mirabella beat political newcomer Nick Rodriquez to win a third term in Seat 4 on the Key Largo Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services District board,...more
Center consoles community, resolves for better union
November 7, 2018TAVERNIER — Upper Keys residents poured into the Keys Jewish Community Center for a memorial service last Wednesday night for the 11 victims gunned down at the Tree of Life Synagogue in...more
Crash victim: Helmet, vest no help ‘against a drunk’
November 7, 2018KEY LARGO — “Basically, it crushed my face,” Philip Weydener describes the Oct. 15 motorcycle crash in Key Largo that nearly took his life. “My life now consists of doctors’ appointments. I’ve...more
Free minibus trial run planned in Islamorada after Thanksgiving
November 7, 2018ISLAMORADA — The village will launch its experiment with the Freebee on-demand transportation service soon after Thanksgiving.The service, free to passengers who call for service by smartphone...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: to Mayor Craig Cates for his 10-year tenure at the helm of the Key West city government. Cates is an ardent supporter of the community and has devoted his time to countless causes over...more
Snowbirds gardening in Paradise
November 10, 2018Timing is everything in so many things and gardening is no exception. Full-time residents of the Keys enjoy myriad delights of the summer – glorious blooming shrubs and bountiful quantities of...more
Mid-term season ends — What does our future hold?
November 6, 2018Now that the mid-term election season is mercifully over, what can we expect in the coming months? Even a crystal ball probably wouldn’t tell us exactly where we go from here. The nation’s...more
Children’s Day was best Fantasy Fest event
November 3, 2018Now that Fantasy Fest is over, I have to say the best event was Children’s Day.Bayview Park was turned into an amusement park. Local organizations had the opportunity to run a booth, operate a...more
Help conservation with your vote
November 3, 2018With 1,000 people moving into Florida each day, it is more important now than ever to protect the state’s most significant environmentally sensitive areas by holding them in the public trust for...more
Sports
Six class champions not determined until Sunday’s finale
No matter what happens during the first two days of racing at the Offshore World Championship, Sunday’s finale, being worth half of the final point totals, can either bring unexpected jubilation...more
T&W Chevron, Roost take care of business
November 13, 2018Heading into week seven of the Key West Coed Softball League, T&W Chevron Auto Repair remained unbeaten with a win over the second-place Blind Squirrels. The Roost improved to 3-3 with a...more
Garcia named KWHS Athlete of the Week
November 12, 2018Jesse Garcia was named Key West High School Athlete of the Week this week by Sarah Eckert, athletic director.The KWHS Athlete of the Week was chosen by Eckert for athletic achievement,...more
Pitchford matches best individual finish in Keys history; KW boys claim best team placing in 20 years of program
November 12, 2018A final kick at the finish line helped Marathon sophomore Jonathan Pitchford steal the show at the Florida High School Athletic Association Cross Country State Championships as he passed three of...more
Youth Soccer: Players scoring multiple-goal games with season nearing end
November 10, 2018With just one more week of regular-season action, the players are stepping up with multiple-goal games.Bryden Parsons reeled off six goals for the Alicia’s Cheetos. The Sharks Eliel Rondon netted...more