91 of 172 cleared in $50M canal cleanup project
December 19, 2018
A $49.2 million project to clean up Hurricane Irma marine debris has passed the halfway point with 91 of the approved 172 canals, or 53 percent, cleared.
The project is on schedule to meet the...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredBlue Angels visit Key West in preparation for next year’s show
December 19, 2018
Two of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels pilots flew from Fort Lauderdale to Key West on Monday as they gear up for the upcoming air show in March.
Lt. Cary Rickoff, 32, and Lt. Commander Adam...more
Code hearings today target AirBnBs and cosmetics shop
December 19, 2018
This afternoon’s Code Compliance hearings include six cases of alleged illegal short-term rentals offered through the AirBnB home-sharing and rental website, and a case against a Front Street...more
News
Missing man found dead in car trunk
HOMESTEAD — An investigation into a stolen vehicle led police to the discovery of the body of an Upper Keys man in the trunk of a car parked outside of Walmart last Thursday and the arrest of...more
New zone to effectively close deadly channel
December 19, 2018ISLAMORADA — Boats may be able to putter through the “wheel ditch” channel off mile marker 84, but they might not come out the other side.“Those who travel through that ditch know you can’t idle...more
Private company offers ambulance to north station
December 19, 2018KEY LARGO — Ahead of the November election, newly seated Commissioners George Mirabella and Frank Conklin proposed outfitting an ambulance truck at the Key Largo Fire Rescue & Emergency...more
Rebuilt resort plans soft opening this week
December 19, 2018ISLAMORADA — Even ardent fans of the Islander Resort, an iconic destination on Islamorada’s oceanfront, may be awed by its rebirth this week.“It’s a brand-new property, basically. Everything in...more
Search for overboard ship passenger ends
December 19, 2018ISLAMORADA — Coast Guard crews have suspended their search for a cruise ship passenger who reportedly fell overboard 35 miles south of Islamorada last Friday morning, following a 32 hour search...more
Bookings for 12/19/18 All charges are preliminary
Man, woman trespassed, allegedly talked break-in
December 19, 2018A Key West man and woman were arrested on Monday for trespassing after a resident of a home heard them talking underneath her window.Troy Shane Carswell, 48, was charged with trespassing and threatening a law enforcement officer. Elaine I. Clayton, 56, was charged with trespassing.Around 1:30 a.m., Key West Police Department officers responded to Greene...more
“What’s really the difference between a ‘small home’ and a ‘mobile home?’ They’re both manufactured off-site and arrive on wheels. It seems to me that one just keeps its wheels on and the other doesn’t. Why all the hype?”“When I was in school, our county had both high school and trade school. You took your graduation requirements in the morning then went to the trade school and learned auto...more
Man, woman trespassed, allegedly talked break-in
December 19, 2018A Key West man and woman were arrested on Monday for trespassing after a resident of a home heard them talking underneath her window.Troy Shane Carswell, 48, was charged with trespassing and threatening a law enforcement officer. Elaine I. Clayton, 56, was charged with trespassing.Around 1:30 a.m., Key West Police Department officers responded to Greene...more
“What’s really the difference between a ‘small home’ and a ‘mobile home?’ They’re both manufactured off-site and arrive on wheels. It seems to me that one just keeps its wheels on and the other doesn’t. Why all the hype?”“When I was in school, our county had both high school and trade school. You took your graduation requirements in the morning then went to the trade school and learned auto...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Bleach may help stop spread of coral disease
FLORIDA KEYS — Cleaning scuba equipment between each dive could help slow down the rapid spread of white blotch-like lesions that attack and eventually kill coral colonies, local agencies say.The...more
Council: Village needs some of 300 units
December 19, 2018ISLAMORADA — Islamorada needs at least a portion of the 300 workforce-affordable housing allocations offered by the state, Village Council members agreed Dec. 13.The board unanimously passed the...more
Dog that mauled reporter must be removed or euthanized
December 19, 2018KEY LARGO — Monroe County Circuit Court Judge Sharon Hamilton deemed a 3-year-old presa canario dog as dangerous and a nuisance after its unprovoked and vicious attack on Miami Herald reporter...more
Fees loom for Florida Bay guides, anglers
December 19, 2018SOUTH FLORIDA — Anglers joining a fishing guide on a trip into Florida Bay waters of Everglades National Park need their own park pass, starting Jan. 10.The same rule applies to visitors on...more
Full-throttle joy
December 19, 2018UPPER KEYS — About 250 motorcyclists took a turn as Santa’s elves on Saturday to help Florida Keys children who might have had a lean Christmas.“It’s so much fun to watch the kids come through as...more
Editorials
Cheers and Jeers
Cheers: to the Key West Holiday Parade last weekend, the largest the city has seen. With more than 70 participants, the colorful floats, walking groups and bands were festive, decorated for the...more
Cheers and Jeers
December 8, 2018Cheers: to all of the groups holding toy drives and giveaways for needy families this holiday season. Despite the wealth in the Keys, there are still far too many who are in desperate need of a...more
Treatment unfair to all
December 6, 2018To the editor:Key West: Come as you are!...but have “your papers” on your person at all times.In June of last year, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Dept detained two Spanish speaking teenagers for...more
Cheers and Jeers
December 1, 2018Cheers: to Reef Relief for teaching more than 4,000 students this last year. They have initiated the “Skip the Straw” campaign and now have 146 businesses taking part in the initiative. They...more
Key West Chamber sends letter to Nuclear Regulatory Commission
December 1, 2018To: May Ma, Director, Program Management, US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Re: Florida Power and Light Application for RenewalDear Ms. Ma,The Greater Key West Chamber of Commerce would like to...more
Sports
Knowles named KWHS Athlete of the Week
Curtis Knowles has been named 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
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Conchs using break as time to reflex on themselves following another fourth-quarter collapse
December 19, 2018Returning home following a two-week road swing did not change things for the Key West boys basketball team as another fourth-quarter collapse during a 58-50 loss to Westlake Prep on Monday left...more
POSITIVE STEP 5K: Red noses highlight run to help fund local programs
December 18, 2018The results were positive on Saturday for the 11th annual A Positive Step Rudolph Red Nose Run 5K as 105 runners and walkers took part in the fundraising event. Overall winner in the 5K run...more
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: ‘Canes blow lead in fourth, bow to Grace
December 18, 2018Taking a double-digit lead into the fourth quarter, the inexperience of the Coral Shores High boys basketball team reared its ugly head Friday night as the ’Canes could not hold the lead against...more
PREP BOYS SOCCER: Conchs provide coach with first victory against Gulliver
December 18, 2018Walking off the pitch on Saturday afternoon with Key West High School boys soccer Coach Marc Pierre after his Conchs topped Gulliver Prep, 2-0, in an all-important District 16-2A match, the coach...more