Key West OKs $2M from FEMA, more on way
April 21, 2018
The Key West City Commission held a brief meeting Wednesday in order to streamline the Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement process from Hurricane Irma. The board unanimously...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredDespite numerous protests, president awed by crowd
April 20, 2018
Despite a large number of protesters among the onlookers that lined the presidential motorcade, President Donald Trump stated “he’d never seen anything like that,” regarding the...more
Planning denies developer request
April 21, 2018
The Key West Planning Board brushed off a developer’s pleas for transient Building Permit Allocation System units to be included in this year’s allocation, opting instead to issue 46...more
News
Clarification
According to Key West City spokesperson Alyson Crean, the Key West Police Department did meet with and had continuing discussions with the U.S. Secret Service in preparation for President Donald...more
County, trust unite for housing
April 21, 2018The Monroe County Commission agreed Thursday to partner with the Florida Keys Community Trust to build four new rental homes for workers on Big Pine Key and discussed converting some of its...more
Irma-related burglar gets 31/2-year sentence
April 21, 2018A man convicted of burglarizing a home while Key West was under a state of emergency for Hurricane Irma will spend three and a half years in state prison, according to the State Attorney’s...more
School board talks lawsuits behind closed doors
April 21, 2018The two hottest topics on the School Board’s Tuesday agenda — the school district’s disputes with former finance director Kathy Reitzel and with Florida Keys Community College...more
Theater group hosts national acts and local performances
April 21, 2018Kevin Nealon, Howie Mandel, the Kingston Trio, Paula Poundstone and Patty Smyth and Scandal are just a few of the easily recognizable names that appear on the performance calendar for the Key...more
Bookings for 04/21/18 All charges are preliminary
Man arrested for sexual harassment
April 20, 2018A 25-year-old Marathon man was arrested Tuesday for posting naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend on social media. Alfred Theodore Kluge was charged with sexual cyber-harassment. The victim told Deputy Amanda Coleman on April 16 that Kluge posted the pictures on Facebook and SnapChat. She did not give him permission to do so. The pictures were
“People parading their adorable doggies through the grocery stores, just another sign that the apocalypse is close at hand.” “Mr. Hackley indicated about a year ago that he was none too happy with Key West and that he was moving out west, never to return.” “Canopy shade trees are vital to our environment & quality...more
Man arrested for sexual harassment
April 20, 2018A 25-year-old Marathon man was arrested Tuesday for posting naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend on social media. Alfred Theodore Kluge was charged with sexual cyber-harassment. The victim told Deputy Amanda Coleman on April 16 that Kluge posted the pictures on Facebook and SnapChat. She did not give him permission to do so. The pictures were
“People parading their adorable doggies through the grocery stores, just another sign that the apocalypse is close at hand.” “Mr. Hackley indicated about a year ago that he was none too happy with Key West and that he was moving out west, never to return.” “Canopy shade trees are vital to our environment & quality...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
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
FWC to meet April 25-26 in Fort Lauderdale
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will meet April 25-26 at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, 6650 N. Andrews Ave. Both days are open to the public. The FWC is committed to...more
Next up: Non-native unicornfish removed from Keys waters
April 21, 2018A non-native Orangespine Unicornfish was documented, tracked and removed this week by divers in Key Largo in a collaborative effort among government agencies, a university, a non-profit...more
No. 2 doubles last hope for Conchs this season
April 21, 2018During the regular season, the No. 2 doubles team of Wilcox Hallahan and Greg Trippier was the deciding factor in several match wins for the Key West High boys tennis team, and their successful...more
Sports – Local
April 21, 2018With the playoff picture now coming into focus, the final two weeks of the Key West Girls Recreational Softball League season are about deciding which teams will have home-field advantage in the...more
With Bonee at helm, Lady ‘Canes right ship
April 21, 2018In just two years under the tutelage of coach Lisa Bonee, the Coral Shores High softball team has made a major turnaround as the program barley existed before the coach took the reins and now it...more
