More developer costs on county
April 18, 2019
A majority of the Monroe County Commission agreed Wednesday to give an additional $87,900 toward roadway improvements for the development of an affordable housing complex on the border of Big...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredAdvertising truck sighted and cited in Old Town
April 18, 2019
A roving billboard truck that displays animated digital advertisements for its clients while driving around the island has been getting attention in recent months, including from the city’s Code...more
Homeless man arrested, faces charges after daylong crime spree
April 18, 2019
A 58-year-old homeless man was arrested on Tuesday after he went on a crime spree that included stealing a Jeep, driving it to a fire station and then stealing firefighting equipment, according...more
News
Florida official seeks money for more gun license processing
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida agency that issues concealed weapons and armed security guard licenses has cut processing time by about half despite a surge in applications, but Agriculture...more
Florida bill to ban sanctuary policies draws raucous debate
April 18, 2019TALLAHASSEE — A proposed ban on sanctuary policies evoked talk of fear and bigotry, shouts of "Shame on you!" and the scolding of a Democratic senator who admonished a woman Wednesday for...more
Florida lawmakers moving aid bills for Hurricane Michael
April 18, 2019TALLAHASSEE — With disaster aid stalled in Congress, Florida lawmakers on Tuesday began moving legislation aimed at providing money and other assistance to people in the Panhandle still...more
House passes bill expanding law enforcement drone use
April 18, 2019TALLAHASSEE — Law enforcement agencies in Florida could use drones for more purposes under legislation passed unanimously by the state House. Under the measure passed 114-0 on Wednesday,...more
Voters back city purchase of Citizen building
April 18, 2019Key West voters on Tuesday answered a resounding “yes” to the only question on the ballot and authorized the City of Key West to negotiate the purchase of The Citizen newspaper building on...more
Bookings for 04/18/19 All charges are preliminary
KW woman out of jail and back again
April 18, 2019A Key West woman was arrested Tuesday on drug-related charges after officers spotted her driving recklessly on Duval Street.Jeanette Lisa Brown, 47, was charged with possession of marijuana under 20 grams, possession of cocaine and possession of paraphernalia.Around 8:20 p.m., a Key West Police Department officer was patrolling Duval Street when he...more
“I know that people always forget things when they go on vacation, like sunglasses or toothbrushes, but when people come to Key West for vacation, they seem to forget things like how to drive, how to ride a bike, how to cross an intersection on foot. I learned red light, green light in kindergarten and have not forgotten the lesson.”“I ride my bike for transportation, although exercise isn’t...more
KW woman out of jail and back again
April 18, 2019A Key West woman was arrested Tuesday on drug-related charges after officers spotted her driving recklessly on Duval Street.Jeanette Lisa Brown, 47, was charged with possession of marijuana under 20 grams, possession of cocaine and possession of paraphernalia.Around 8:20 p.m., a Key West Police Department officer was patrolling Duval Street when he...more
“I know that people always forget things when they go on vacation, like sunglasses or toothbrushes, but when people come to Key West for vacation, they seem to forget things like how to drive, how to ride a bike, how to cross an intersection on foot. I learned red light, green light in kindergarten and have not forgotten the lesson.”“I ride my bike for transportation, although exercise isn’t...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Tavernier Ace building selection, respect
TAVERNIER — Take a look inside the Tavernier Ace Hardware, says operator Evan Bedford. “When people see us from the street, the store looks pretty unassuming,” said Bedford. “But we’ve got it...more
Businesses complain about noise law
April 17, 2019KEY LARGO — Several business owners with live music along Florida Bay say they’re being hounded by neighboring residents complaining to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that they are being too...more
Contestants to fish up litter in third annual tournament
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — The Third Annual Litter Fish Tournament presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 13-8 is taking shape, or rather, being organized since the targeted “species” — discarded trash —...more
FDOT to discuss bridge removal
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — State transportation officials will hold an open meeting next week to review the feasibility of replacing the last remaining drawbridge on U.S. 1 in the Florida Keys.The session...more
Key Dives offers plants
April 17, 2019ISLAMORADA — For Earth Day, a local dive shop plans to give away indoor plants April 22 that can help clean air in confined spaces.Key Dives at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, at mile marker 79.8 on Upper...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: To the organizers and participants of the 38th annual 7 Mile Bridge Run, but more importantly to 18-year old Marathon High School runner and winner Jonathan Pitchford, who along with...more
Growing use of acronyms is cool — IMHO
April 13, 2019I get a chuckle sometimes from the silliest things. For example, I enjoy numerical date designations, like May the 4th being Star Wars Day, or 3/14 being Pi Day. They’re cute and a distraction...more
Let your voice be heard by voting
April 13, 2019The loneliest person in Key West lately has to be the parking attendant who keeps the early voting spots open for those wanting to cast votes on the item currently being voted on in the city.What...more
The Duval Street promenade plan needs to pay for itself
April 6, 2019The Key West City Commission voted 4-to-1 on Tuesday evening to extend the “Mall on Duval” pilot program to July. The initial “test” period was for February through April.City officials and...more
Tourism is lifeblood of Key West
April 6, 2019There are many beaches people can visit, but there is no other place like the Florida Keys. We must continue to share our story with out-of-state visitors to encourage them to make the choice and...more
Sports
PREP BASEBALL: Key West completes district sweep with mercy-rule of rival Gulliver
There wasn’t any major celebration following Key West High’s 14-0 victory against Gulliver Prep on Tuesday night — partly because the Conchs had previously clinched the No. 1 seed in the District...more
PREP BOYS LACROSSE: District 32 semifinals: Conchs get past Warriors, host ‘Canes in championship
April 18, 2019Midway thought the season, things were going south for the Key West High School boys lacrosse team with losses to district opponents Coral Shores and Westminster Christian. A lack of serious...more
PREP BOYS LACROSSE: District 32 semifinals: Hurricanes blow through Patriots for berth in district championship
April 18, 2019The Coral Shores boys lacrosse team was on a mission Wednesday night in the hunt for a berth in the District 32 championship. The Hurricanes wanted a shot at three-time champs Key...more
YOUTH HOCKEY: Surge holds back Cats’ third-period outpouring
April 18, 2019The Keys Imaging Surge rushed to a 7-2 lead at the end of the second period on Saturday in 11-and-Under action against the Coldwell Bankers Panthers, but the Cats clawed their way back into the...more
YOUTH LACROSSE: League is full tilt with games in every division; two weeks left in season
April 17, 2019A full slate of games was contested last week in the Key West Youth Lacrosse League. The girls' U6/U8 got going with a close finish and the youngest boys age division ended the game in a...more
