Old Town resort employees get designer uniforms
July 19, 2018
When it was time for thestaff at the Hyatt Centric Resort and Spa in Old Town to order new uniforms, they ignored the standard-issue uniform catalog and went in an entirely different direction...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredCounty gives Key West additional year for KOTS
July 19, 2018
The Monroe County Commission agreed to give the city of Key West a one year extension to movethe homeless shelter off the Sheriff’s Office property on Stock Island. Last September, the County...more
Key West man dies diving near Cottrell Key
July 19, 2018
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Key West man who was diving on a hookah rig off Key West in the Gulf of Mexico near Cottrell Key on Tuesday. Jonathan...more
News
4th victim found in Florida Everglades plane crash
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI — Authorities say a fourth victim has been found following a collision involving two small planes over the Florida Everglades. Miami-Dade police said in a news release...more
Homeless KW man arrested for stolen liquor
July 19, 2018The Key West Police Department arrested a 49-year old Key West homeless man on Tuesday after he broke into the El Meson De Pepe restaurant and stole four liquor bottles. Around 5:50 a.m., an...more
Toll booth work closes Card Sound Road
July 19, 2018Both lanes of Card Sound Road will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, to 6 a.m. Friday, July 20, for work at the new toll facility. Motorists are advised to travel on U.S. 1 (18-Mile...more
FKCC offers to train people for in-demand trades
July 18, 2018Anyone who’s still trying to get storm repairs completed nearly a year after Hurricane Irma ripped off roofs is familiar with the frustrating shortage of available, licensed contractors to...more
Village mulling higher taxes
July 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — Chances of taxes going down look slim as the village takes its first step Thursday, July 19, toward setting property tax rates. During the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. at...more
Bookings for 07/19/18 All charges are preliminary
Balcony party leads to hotel drug bust
July 19, 2018The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Stuart, Florida man on Saturday after finding him and several friends smoking marijuana outside their hotel room. Brendan James Kimmins was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and destroying evidence. A deputy was eating lunch at the cafeteria outside of Ocean’s Edge Hotel when an...more
“The only location [for KOTS] that the bumblers called City Commissioners could possibly agree on would be Wisteria Island. Out of sight, out of mind. Terrified to accept the responsibility of their job.” “How do you get the city to fix a road and sidewalk? I’ve called 10 times since Irma and the street is...more
Balcony party leads to hotel drug bust
July 19, 2018The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Stuart, Florida man on Saturday after finding him and several friends smoking marijuana outside their hotel room. Brendan James Kimmins was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine and destroying evidence. A deputy was eating lunch at the cafeteria outside of Ocean’s Edge Hotel when an...more
“The only location [for KOTS] that the bumblers called City Commissioners could possibly agree on would be Wisteria Island. Out of sight, out of mind. Terrified to accept the responsibility of their job.” “How do you get the city to fix a road and sidewalk? I’ve called 10 times since Irma and the street is...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Below surface, women divers make advances
UPPER KEYS — Women who explore the underwater world can plunge into several Upper Keys events this month. Women Dive Day, launched by the PADI dive-certification agency in 2015, offers...more
Company proposing free electric mini-bus rides
July 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — A transportation company plans to pitch its free ride service aboard electric mini-buses to Village Council members at their Thursday, July 19, meeting. Freebee proposes to...more
Is FDOT pedestrian bridge out of step?
July 18, 2018ISLAMORADA — Plans for a walkway bridge over U.S. 1 troubled a number of Islamorada residents July 10. “We thought it was going to be a temporary bridge, so I am disappointed,”...more
Love is patient
July 18, 2018KEY LARGO — Former high school classmates unfold a classic love story — nearly 60 years in the making, proving that love is patient. At last, the happy couple will wed this weekend....more
New facility offers mental healing campus
July 18, 2018KEY LARGO — Kinder in the Keys, a mental health treatment center focused on total body and mind recovery from depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: to Reef Relief’s annual Coral Camp for children. Each of the weeklong sessions includes educational and fun activities to teach children about the environment. With hands-on...more
Appreciates paper’s local coverage
July 7, 2018I just wanted to send this note in support of your position on maintaining local information sources based upon first-hand observation and interaction with fellow citizens on this island. I first...more
Cheers and Jeers: July 7
July 7, 2018Cheers: to Monroe County Schools for earning an “A” grade this year, despite facing numerous challenges following Hurricane Irma. The teachers, staff, students and administration...more
City of Key West not like it used to be
July 7, 2018We have been coming to Key West at least once a year for 26 years and have a treasure trove of memories and stories. I read in a recent edition of The Citizen that the City Commission vote...more
Thank you Key West, for the hospitality
July 7, 2018My husband and I recently had a fabulous time in Key West. We did everything tourists are suppose to do. We ate, had tours, bought souvenirs and rode the informative trolley. We were having a...more
Sports
Johnson drills 44 to aid NMB win over Rodriguez
After three weeks of action in the Key West Adult Summer Basketball League, the Tune Squad holds on to first place with a 6-1 record but AAU team is close behind at 5-1. GBE and the FLYT Club are...more
Miller, Arencibia go long to lead 31-homer barrage
July 18, 2018As the Key West Men’s Softball League ended the regular season, the home runs continued to take flight from Dewitt Roberts Field. In seven games last week, there were 31 home runs,...more
A Shot at Glory
July 14, 2018Each year the Super Bowl of taekwondo, known as the Top 10 World Championships, is held in Little Rock, Arkansas, with the 2018 edition of the tournament taking place this weekend. Nikki Williams...more
Camp provides tools necessary for growth
July 14, 2018The second annual Whatever It Takes to Succeed youth basketball camp will return to the Lower Keys on Wednesday, July 18, and Thursday, July 19, at the Key West High School Bobby Menendez...more
Stewart, Woods each have double/double in week two
July 12, 2018After two weeks of action at the Sugarloaf Gym and on the Bill Butler Floor of the Bobby Menendez Gym, Tune Squad and AAU teams are tied for first in the Adult Summer Basketball League standings....more
