County set to debate KOTS
May 21, 2019
The Monroe County Commission will decide Wednesday whether to move forward on keeping the homeless shelter at its current location on Stock Island and will vote on a land-use change that could...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredFAMILIAR FACES: Bill Verge is full steam ahead
May 21, 2019
Bill Verge turns 82 today, but still swings down the steep, steel stairways of a military ship like an active duty Coastie anticipating shore leave.That’s a good thing, because although Verge...more
USPS may relocate retail services
May 21, 2019
Don’t worry, the Summerland Key Post Office, which has been situated along U.S. 1 since the 1950s, isn’t closing, but could be changing.The U.S. Postal Service will be holding a meeting on...more
News
‘Who’s the Boss’ creator writes new musical for TSKW
Every child of the ‘80s remembers the weeknight, prime time television lineups, and while Thursdays were reserved for “The Cosby Show,” “Family Ties,” “Cheers” and “Night Court,” Tuesdays...more
Man fatally shot outside Tampa mosque, suspect arrested
May 21, 2019TAMPA — Sheriff's officials are investigating the death of a man outside a mosque in Tampa. Hillsborough County Sheriff's office tells news outlets that investigators believe the victim and...more
Miami man, 59, dies snorkeling
May 21, 2019A 59-year-old Miami man died Saturday after being found unconscious in the water while snorkeling with his family in 6 to 8 feet of water at the Grecian Dry Rocks off John Pennekamp Coral Reef...more
Police: Teen’s shooting at football game likely gang related
May 21, 2019JACKSONVILLE — Authorities say the shooting of a 16-year-old boy during a spring football game in Florida was most likely gang-related. Jacksonville Sheriff's officials tell news outlets...more
Teen’s body found inside home at Florida mobile home park
May 21, 2019KISSIMMEE — Police in central Florida say they found a teenage girl dead inside a home at a trailer park. News outlets say a man called 911 Sunday night and said he'd found the girl's body...more
Bookings for 05/21/19 All charges are preliminary
Four Loco, 5 charges
May 21, 2019A homeless Marathon man was arrested on Friday after running from deputies and later spitting on them and threatening them.James Elisme, 34, was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, threats against a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and resisting arrest without violence....more
“So while the school district, a year in advance, is starting a national search with specific job qualifications to replace the outgoing superintendent, with five months left the City of Key West has no idea what it is doing to replace the outgoing city manager or whether there will be any standards for the position.”“You say over 10,000 bicyclists did not stop at traffic lights. I’m...more
Four Loco, 5 charges
May 21, 2019A homeless Marathon man was arrested on Friday after running from deputies and later spitting on them and threatening them.James Elisme, 34, was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, battery on a law enforcement officer, threats against a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence and resisting arrest without violence....more
“So while the school district, a year in advance, is starting a national search with specific job qualifications to replace the outgoing superintendent, with five months left the City of Key West has no idea what it is doing to replace the outgoing city manager or whether there will be any standards for the position.”“You say over 10,000 bicyclists did not stop at traffic lights. I’m...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Hello chef Huff, goodbye uncooked boxed meals
KEY LARGO — Instead of buying a bulky box stuffed with common spices and superfluously packaged foods that still need to be cooked, Upper Keys residents can now order non-processed meals by...more
Brewery joins fight to save reef from deadly disease
May 15, 2019ISLAMORADA — A quaff for coral at a May 17 event in Islamorada may help preserve the Florida Keys reef tract. “This is something that strikes home to me as a Keys native,” said Cheryl McBay,...more
Business offers custom cabinets for the home
May 15, 2019ISLAMORADA — A kitchen or bathroom upgrade literally can light up a homeowner’s life, says interior designer Janet Wood. Custom cabinets now come with drawers that illuminate the contents,...more
Fire district sending commissioner to conference
May 15, 2019KEY LARGO — The Key Largo Fire Rescue & Emergency Medical Services board has approved sending Commissioner George Mirabella to the Florida Association of Special Districts Annual Conference,...more
Loggerhead sea turtles returning to nest
May 15, 2019ISLAMORADA — Trails tell the tale of the loggerhead sea turtles’ arrival in the Florida Keys. “They’re here. We believe we have a nest now,” Sandi Williams, a longtime Save-A-Turtle beach...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: To Gov. Ron DeSantis, who in a surprise move, vetoed a bill that would have prevented cities and counties from passing plastic straw bans, his first veto following the Legislative...more
Dog owners must be responsible, considerate
May 18, 2019We love our dogs. We spoil them, we photograph them, we even enter them in parades. There’s no denying our unadulterated affection for our furry friends. Not only that, but Key West and rest of...more
Cheers and Jeers
May 11, 2019Cheers: To the Key West City Commission and mayor for extending the contract of City Manager Jim Scholl through Oct. 1. With the city’s budget due at that time, it is wise to have a proven...more
New education legislation threatens core values
May 11, 2019Every time I think that the state Legislature has gone too far, they go even further. So, I choose once again — during National Teacher Appreciation Month — to point out the bigger picture...more
What is affordable housing?
May 4, 2019There’s a development taking place to create “workforce housing” where workforce housing already existed. It doesn’t get any cheaper to own your own trailer and pay rent for the small plot of...more
Sports
Poinciana Elementary scoops titles with masses of speed and strength
It was a sweep for Poinciana Elementary School on Saturday morning at the 46th annual Fifth Grade Track Meet. The boys and girls teams each took first place to capture first place overall at...more
Coffey leads Troopers Bar to first; Sanborn breaks 100-mile course mark
May 21, 2019Ethan Coffey tried to do the Keys 100 Ultramarathon twice before but failed. On Saturday in the 12th annual event, the Knoxville, Tennessee resident tried it again this time with a team of...more
Master Batters win 3rd, challenges top team today
May 21, 2019One of the two new teams that started with a 0-3 record has won three straight to improve to 3-3. Master Batters eked by T&W Chevron Auto Repair to drop them into a second-place tie at 5-3...more
Early runs enough for Pace to advance past Conchs
May 20, 2019The atmosphere at The Rex was simply electric for the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 4-5A baseball semifinals between longtime rivals Key West High and Monsignor Pace. “This...more
Outmanned Conchs set base for fall
May 20, 2019Strictly by sheer numbers, the Key West High football team — which dressed only 29 players for its spring game on Saturday night — was simply outmatched by the 70-man roster sent out by Palmetto...more
