Rotarian Russin dies at 69
April 23, 2019
“She taught me what it means to be an angel on Earth, and I only hope I can be the same to someone else someday,” Dottie Clifford said on Monday, recalling everything Linda Russin did for her...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredBoard members tour landfill for Earth Day
April 23, 2019
Following the recent attention given to the Stock Island Sanitary Landfill, also known as Mount Trashmore, Key West city officials took a moment in honor of Earth Day to tour the highest point in...more
FAMILIAR FACES: Local mother has a lot of Hope in her heart, not just name
April 23, 2019
Hope Haley knows all too well the challenges of raising special needs children in the rural Florida Keys, where access to specialized programs, education and healthcare can be difficult at...more
News
SpaceX suffers serious setback with crew capsule accident
CAPE CANAVERAL — SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule during testing. Over the...more
Officials: Boy, 14, shot dead in Florida
April 23, 2019ORLANDO — Authorities say A 14-year-old boy who was shot in a Florida intersection has died.News outlets report the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting that happened...more
Officials: Florida man ignites bomb, posts video on Facebook
April 23, 2019ORANGE CITY — Authorities say a Florida man ignited a homemade pipe bomb that flew into his neighbor's yard and shared a video of the outcome on Facebook. The Volusia County Sheriff's...more
Officials: Road rage leads to shooting death in Florida
April 23, 2019PARRISH — Authorities say a Florida driver who shot a man dead in a road rage argument acted in self-defense.Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Sunday press release the shooter was a...more
Sheriff’s sergeant suspended for selling police gear on eBay
April 23, 2019JACKSONVILLE — A sheriff's sergeant in Florida has been suspended for 45 days after authorities say he sold police-issued gear on eBay. The Florida Times-Union cites an internal affairs...more
Bookings for 04/23/19 All charges are preliminary
Two bites lead to arrest of NJ man
April 23, 2019A Toms River, New Jersey man was arrested on Sunday after he reportedly bit a man twice during a struggle over a Rolex watch.Michael Francis Arena, 62, was charged with aggravated battery.Around 11 a.m., Monroe County Sherriff’s Office deputies responded to Big Coppitt Key after receiving reports that a man was bitten during a fight. Deputies detained...more
“I’m envious of all these people whose lives are so amazing that their biggest problem seems to be when someone addresses them using an innocuous noun with nothing but good intent behind it.”“I just hate it when people are born without a funny bone. I love the commercial where the GEICO lizard is called ‘Honey’ and ‘Sugar’ by the female counter person.”“I’ve had clerks and servers explain...more
Two bites lead to arrest of NJ man
April 23, 2019A Toms River, New Jersey man was arrested on Sunday after he reportedly bit a man twice during a struggle over a Rolex watch.Michael Francis Arena, 62, was charged with aggravated battery.Around 11 a.m., Monroe County Sherriff’s Office deputies responded to Big Coppitt Key after receiving reports that a man was bitten during a fight. Deputies detained...more
“I’m envious of all these people whose lives are so amazing that their biggest problem seems to be when someone addresses them using an innocuous noun with nothing but good intent behind it.”“I just hate it when people are born without a funny bone. I love the commercial where the GEICO lizard is called ‘Honey’ and ‘Sugar’ by the female counter person.”“I’ve had clerks and servers explain...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
Appalled by T-shirts on Duval Street
My wife and recently visited Key West for the first time after many years of anticipation. Maybe we were naive to think it would resemble the past when “Last Flight Out” was in vogue. Instead, I...more
Cheers and Jeers
April 20, 2019Cheers: To Key West High School junior Taurean “TK” Perkins, who was recently selected to represent Monroe County schools as a Sunshine State Scholar. He will travel to a think-tank conference in...more
Foundation thanks volunteers
April 20, 2019In honor of National Volunteer Month, Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation, a non-profit organization, would like to thank our more than 40 volunteers who dedicate their time to serve as...more
Home rule is necessary for the future of Monroe County
April 20, 2019Just a few short weeks ago, Keys elected and business leaders were relishing in their March 19 visit to the state capital for Florida Keys Day, an event that included making Gov. Rick DeSantis an...more
When is enough enough?
April 20, 2019The Florida Keys exceeded any reasonable definition of carrying capacity years ago. Our reefs are all but dead — kept alive on life support (coral restoration) — the once crystal clear blue...more
Sports
Next coming of Lady Conchs finish with unblemished record
Only seven times did the Key West High junior varsity softball team have the opportunity to show off during a game the skills they were honing in practice, but the Lady Conchs made the most of...more
Hurricanes win conference tournament after unbeaten regular season
April 23, 2019The Coral Shores High School girls softball team made a habit this season of winning by large margins, and the Lady ’Canes captured the South Florida Softball Conference championship last week by...more
KEY WEST COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE: Losers become winners after 6 weeks of action
April 23, 2019The cellar-dweller teams from last season are atop the Key West Coed Softball League standings, each with a win last week at Pepe Hernandez Field. Topping the charts is playoff finalist...more
With regular season over, playoffs get underway
April 22, 2019The A Division playoffs began on Thursday with nail-bitter ending between Arnold’s Towing and Niles Sales & Service, but on Friday the rains came and halted First State Bank’s domination of...more
Conchs split double header with Leopards
April 22, 2019It was a long day of baseball for the Key West and Hernando High clubs during an untypical Saturday doubleheader at Rex Weech Field, after a ferocious thunderstorm wiped out Friday night’s...more
