Art exhibit highlights human trafficking
January 19, 2019
It happens here.
“Human trafficking isn’t really a household term in Key West because the victims and traffickers are almost always from someplace else,” said Erika Biddle, a longtime Key West...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredWomen’s March today on Duval
January 19, 2019
When it comes to bringing attention to the cause of ending violence against women, Key West will divide and conquer today, sending a busload of residents to a statewide Truth to Power women’s...more
Fish councils to seek input on yellowtail
January 19, 2019
State and federal fishery managers are asking for the public’s observations about one of the most economically important fish species in the Florida Keys, yellowtail snapper.The Florida Keys is...more
News
Art festival may impact U.S. 1 traffic
Numerous events taking place in the Florida Keys will affect traffic along U.S. 1 and other roads this weekend. In the Upper Keys, the “Uncorked .. Key Largo and Islamorada Food and Wine...more
College starts to offer plumbing, HVAC classes
January 19, 2019STOCK ISLAND — Florida Keys Community College is expanding its construction apprenticeship program to include plumbing and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) this month to build...more
County to tackle fishing, code enforcement at meeting
January 19, 2019Fishing and code enforcement are both on tap for Wednesday’s Monroe County Commission meeting in Marathon.Upper Keys resident Dottie Moses will address the commission on beefing up the county’s...more
Key West Fine Wines can take its tasting show on the road
January 19, 2019Michael and Jessica Downer had a vested interest in what was built at the long-vacant lot at the corner of Elizabeth and Eaton streets — because they live right next door on Elizabeth...more
Man charged with underage sex with girl he met on Fortnite
January 19, 2019FORT LAUDERDALE — Authorities say a Florida man had sex with an underage girl he met through the online video game Fortnite. The Florida Attorney General's Office announced the arrest Thursday of...more
Bookings for 01/20/19 All charges are preliminary
Man sells laptop, then steals it back
January 19, 2019A Grassy Key man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly selling a laptop to a family and then subsequently stealing the laptop and other electronics from their home.Manuel Antonio Artiles, 34, was charged with unarmed burglary and grand theft.On Dec. 29, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Marathon apartment after receiving a report...more
“Please stop the hating on bicyclists! Most of us travel around 5 to 7 mph. This is just a little faster than walking, so we can look for traffic without coming to a full stop at every stop sign. Please remember we aren’t competing with you for parking spaces, we reduce traffic and have zero carbon emissions. Please look out for us and be forgiving of our mistakes. And please be careful when...more
Man sells laptop, then steals it back
January 19, 2019A Grassy Key man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly selling a laptop to a family and then subsequently stealing the laptop and other electronics from their home.Manuel Antonio Artiles, 34, was charged with unarmed burglary and grand theft.On Dec. 29, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Marathon apartment after receiving a report...more
“Please stop the hating on bicyclists! Most of us travel around 5 to 7 mph. This is just a little faster than walking, so we can look for traffic without coming to a full stop at every stop sign. Please remember we aren’t competing with you for parking spaces, we reduce traffic and have zero carbon emissions. Please look out for us and be forgiving of our mistakes. And please be careful when...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Boat yard faces state environmental review
KEY LARGO — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection continues to monitor Catamaran Boat Yard’s efforts to correct wetlands and stormwater compliance issues following a complaint-driven...more
Board to decide if FPL must factor in canals
January 16, 2019HOMESTEAD — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is recommending that Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point should consider alternatives to its cooling canal system as a condition of...more
Business district draws mixed response
January 16, 2019ISLAMORADA — Like creative art itself, the concept for a proposed “Morada Arts Business District” in Islamorada seems to foster a wide range of interpretations.A lengthy and occasionally heated...more
Cozy showcase of creativity
January 16, 2019ISLAMORADA — Nature provides the shade for the popular Art Under the Oaks show on Plantation Key, returning for its 36th year on Saturday, Jan. 19. More than 100 vendors will offer original...more
Hair business keeps growing
January 16, 2019TAVERNIER — Lou Ann Buschlen never had a doubt about her career.“I started cutting hair when I was 14 years old. That was a sign,” she laughed.“It erupted in me early. I was asking people to let...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: to the Key West City Commission for debating the sun screen issue and elevating our reef’s health to a priority. We urge you to listen to both sides, examine the science, and also to...more
IWFFA introduces girls to athletics
January 19, 2019I would like to take a moment of your time to inform the public about the International Women’s Flag Football Association. This organization is helping girls and women all over the world.The...more
Democracy in action
January 16, 2019In small New England towns in the late 18th century, the first Americans created an experimental form of direct participative democracy. Local residents gathered in village centers to discuss...more
Wonderful to see Wounded Warriors support
January 16, 2019Wounded Warrior cyclists were warmly received by an exuberant crowd of well-wishers and grateful students in front of Coral Shores High School during the first rest stop of their trek through the...more
Cheers and Jeers
January 12, 2019Cheers: to Commissioner Jimmy Weekley, Reef Relief and others for bringing the sunscreen issue to the Key West City Commission for review. The proposed ordinance will prohibit the sale of any...more
Sports
Garcia named KWHS Athlete of the Week
Madison Garcia has been selected as Key West High School Athlete of the Week by Athletic Director Sarah Eckert. The KWHS Athlete of the Week was chosen by Eckert for athletic achievement,...more
COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Key West’s Klitenick earning time, respect playing softball for Stetson Hatters
January 19, 2019At 5-foot-11, Stetson University freshman Lauren Klitenick is the tallest person on the Hatters women’s softball team. A Key West High School graduate and The Citizen’s All-Monroe County...more
KW Elite sweeps opener
January 19, 2019The Key West Elite Cheerleading program swept the mats last weekend in their first competition of the season. The local cheerleaders brought home four trophies from the Florida Cheer and Dance...more
PREP WEIGHTLIFTING: District 16-1A Finals — Mendez top Keys lifters with nine going to district
January 19, 2019Marathon High School senior weightlifter Oriana Mendez highlights nine Keys athletes who will compete in the District 16-1A Finals today at Archbishop McCarthy. Mendez is No. 1 in the...more
PREP WRESTLING: Conchs ousted in Region 8 Duals finals
January 19, 2019Perfection was needed by the Key West High wrestling team in order to defeat Somerset Academy and advance past the Region 8 Duals to the final eight in the state. “They are No. 2 in the state...more