City officials mixed on KOTS plan
July 17, 2018
Key West City Commissioners want to find a location for the city’s homeless shelter, but responses from board members indicate no clear solutions and a strong dependence on help from county...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredKip Blevin: He lives to tell the story
July 17, 2018
Kip Blevin knows how to spin a yarn, whether its chatting up patrons of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in his signature Southern drawl or penning a true crime tale. Blevin has been a storyteller...more
Animal Farm receives upgrade
July 17, 2018
The Monroe County Sheriffâs Office Animal Farm is receiving an upgrade to its walkways just in time for Sundayâs open house. Replacing the gravel walkways and black-rubber mats that...more
News
County tackling water issues
As fish kills begin to occur in the Florida Keys, the Monroe County Commission will take the first steps to address water quality issues in local canals and nearshore waters caused by Hurricane...more
FKCC waiving fees at enrollment expos
July 16, 2018With the Fourth of July still fresh in people’s minds, and summer now in full swing, Florida Keys Community College is reminding potential students that the fall semester starts on Aug. 20...more
Florida women suing doctor now focusing on implant maker
July 16, 2018THE ASSOCIATED PRESS JACKSONVILLE — A Jacksonville plastic surgeon accused by hundreds of women of botching their surgeries has settled the bulk of their lawsuits and the women’s lawyers have...more
Partnership looks to use art to inform travelers
July 16, 2018Key West’s Sustainability Board has long been looking for ways to promote alternative transportation to tourists and the answer may lie with another of the city’s advisory boards....more
Work progresses at Truman Waterfront Park
July 16, 2018As work wraps up on the main parts of Key West’s Truman Waterfront Park, city staff is moving forward with the next steps in the park’s progress. Phase 1A of park construction...more
Bookings for 07/17/18 All charges are preliminary
Yacht is reported stolen in Tavernier
July 17, 2018Monroe County Sheriffâs Office detectives are investigating the theft of a 52-foot, cream-colored, 1987 Jefferson motor yacht. The yacht was taken sometime between noon, July 12 and 10 a.m. on July 13, from Tavernier, oceanside. The yacht had been anchored just off-shore. Anyone with any information about the theft can contact Lt. Nancy Alvarez with
“How does anybody know that another person is in this country illegally? Can you just look at them and tell? Because it’s difficult for the authorities to find out so the average person has no way of knowing, other than their inherent prejudice. I guess when you see someone that looks like they’re from Mexico...more
Yacht is reported stolen in Tavernier
July 17, 2018Monroe County Sheriffâs Office detectives are investigating the theft of a 52-foot, cream-colored, 1987 Jefferson motor yacht. The yacht was taken sometime between noon, July 12 and 10 a.m. on July 13, from Tavernier, oceanside. The yacht had been anchored just off-shore. Anyone with any information about the theft can contact Lt. Nancy Alvarez with
“How does anybody know that another person is in this country illegally? Can you just look at them and tell? Because it’s difficult for the authorities to find out so the average person has no way of knowing, other than their inherent prejudice. I guess when you see someone that looks like they’re from Mexico...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Barracuda bites snorkeler
KEY LARGO — A Georgia man is recovering after being bitten by a barracuda while snorkeling in the waters off John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on Saturday, July 7. The U.S. Coast Guard...more
City to preserve local history
July 11, 2018MARATHON — The city has lacked a method for nominating or designating a structure as locally significant or historic — until now. A proposed ordinance amendment set to be...more
Coral experts convene to battle mystery disease
July 11, 2018KEY LARGO — More than 40 coral reef specialists are expected in Key Largo this week, but not for the diving. The multi-agency group aims to spend three days sharing information about the...more
Dead woman’s neck was cut
July 11, 2018KEY LARGO — The death of Mary Bonneville, a 70-year-old woman whose body was found inside her burning home nearly nine months ago, remains a mystery. Investigators initially described...more
Fish kills reported along most of Keys
July 11, 2018FLORIDA KEYS — Dead fish began surfacing in Florida Keys waters on June 12, launching a streak of 28 fish kills reported to the state through July 2. Sites of the local incidents reported...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: to Reef Relief’s annual Coral Camp for children. Each of the weeklong sessions includes educational and fun activities to teach children about the environment. With hands-on...more
Appreciates paper’s local coverage
July 7, 2018I just wanted to send this note in support of your position on maintaining local information sources based upon first-hand observation and interaction with fellow citizens on this island. I first...more
Cheers and Jeers: July 7
July 7, 2018Cheers: to Monroe County Schools for earning an “A” grade this year, despite facing numerous challenges following Hurricane Irma. The teachers, staff, students and administration...more
City of Key West not like it used to be
July 7, 2018We have been coming to Key West at least once a year for 26 years and have a treasure trove of memories and stories. I read in a recent edition of The Citizen that the City Commission vote...more
Thank you Key West, for the hospitality
July 7, 2018My husband and I recently had a fabulous time in Key West. We did everything tourists are suppose to do. We ate, had tours, bought souvenirs and rode the informative trolley. We were having a...more
Sports
A Shot at Glory
Each year the Super Bowl of taekwondo, known as the Top 10 World Championships, is held in Little Rock, Arkansas, with the 2018 edition of the tournament taking place this weekend. Nikki Williams...more
Camp provides tools necessary for growth
July 14, 2018The second annual Whatever It Takes to Succeed youth basketball camp will return to the Lower Keys on Wednesday, July 18, and Thursday, July 19, at the Key West High School Bobby Menendez...more
Stewart, Woods each have double/double in week two
July 12, 2018After two weeks of action at the Sugarloaf Gym and on the Bill Butler Floor of the Bobby Menendez Gym, Tune Squad and AAU teams are tied for first in the Adult Summer Basketball League standings....more
Chris Hall triples, doubles in four-hit night
July 11, 2018Although they did not play last week in the Key West Men’s Softball League, Murray Marine stayed anchored in first place with 10 wins and two losses. One game behind is 5 Brothers, with a...more
UWF coach helping next generation of college players
July 11, 2018Key West has always been about family for University of West Florida women’s soccer coach Joe Bartlinski. He first made the trip to the Conch Republic as a 10-year-old during a visit with...more
