Navy rescues man in sinking boat
December 15, 2018
A search-and-rescue crew from Naval Air Station Key West just happened to be in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, when they evacuated a man from a sinking vessel during training...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredCommunity bank to open in Yamaha building
December 15, 2018
A brand new charter community bank is in the works for Key West, with the founders planning to open this summer or fall in the former Yamaha dealership on North Roosevelt Boulevard.Construction...more
State says Goliath grouper issue on hold for three years
December 15, 2018
State fishery managers agreed this week to continue to work on stock assessments for Goliath groupers and not bring back the issue of reopening the fishery for at least three years.The Florida...more
News
Author, entrepreneur aims to help others with Workshops on the Water
For 20 years now, Lazy Dog Adventures has been offering kayak trips, paddleboard races and excursions featuring workouts and yoga, along with backcountry charters out of Stock Island’s Hurricane...more
No bomb found after threat to Key Largo business
December 15, 2018A rash of bomb threats issued to businesses on Thursday, many of which were in South Florida, made its way to two Upper Keys businesses as well.According to a press release from the Monroe County...more
Search called for overboard cruise ship passenger
December 15, 2018A search for a man who reportedly went overboard from the Carnival Victory cruise ship on Friday is underway.According to a press release from the Coast Guard, staff on the Carnival Victory...more
State Attorney brings charges against Marathon man for Thanksgiving murder
December 14, 2018The man accused of murdering a Marathon woman has officially been charged with multiple felonies, including murder, by the State Attorney’s Office.Steven Matthew Wolf, 58, is charged with second...more
Sugarloaf Key man arrested for child abuse, pornagraphy
December 14, 2018The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested a Sugarloaf Key man on Tuesday for child abuse and child pornography, after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest. Fred Redmond, 64, was...more
Bookings for 12/16/18 All charges are preliminary
Don’t want my vodka? Here’s a fist instead
December 15, 2018A Key West man reportedly punched another man on Wednesday after the victim refused to drink vodka offered to him by the suspect.Tony Williams Collins, 50, was charged with battery.Around 5:20 p.m., Key West Police Department officers responded to College Road in reference to a physical altercation. Officers arrived and met with the suspect, identified...more
“I would hope that the new ‘bicycle plan’ includes a section on education for those who use two-wheeled forms of transportation: ‘Stop at stop signs, don’t text and pedal, look both ways, etc.’ Otherwise nothing has changed.”“You’re correct that it’s not a ‘right’ to live in Key West, but just because you got yours doesn’t mean younger people don’t deserve to get theirs. Businesses are...more
Don’t want my vodka? Here’s a fist instead
December 15, 2018A Key West man reportedly punched another man on Wednesday after the victim refused to drink vodka offered to him by the suspect.Tony Williams Collins, 50, was charged with battery.Around 5:20 p.m., Key West Police Department officers responded to College Road in reference to a physical altercation. Officers arrived and met with the suspect, identified...more
“I would hope that the new ‘bicycle plan’ includes a section on education for those who use two-wheeled forms of transportation: ‘Stop at stop signs, don’t text and pedal, look both ways, etc.’ Otherwise nothing has changed.”“You’re correct that it’s not a ‘right’ to live in Key West, but just because you got yours doesn’t mean younger people don’t deserve to get theirs. Businesses are...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Idle-only zone likely for deadly channel
ISLAMORADA — An 18-foot Maverick flats boat with four people aboard powered into the nameless channel off Whale Harbor on April 8, not long after departing the dock at Islamorada’s Lorelei...more
‘Jingle’ social to give free beauty goodies for a cause
December 12, 2018KEY LARGO — Cirque Salon Studios is hosting a “Jingle, Mingle & Shop” event, opening its doors to at least 15 vendors to participate.Dete Israel, who owns Salon Dete, is organizing the event...more
Council to vote on 300 housing units
December 12, 2018ISLAMORADA — A decision to accept an allocation of 300 units for workforce-affordable housing from the state goes before the Islamorada Village Council for a first reading Thursday, Dec. 13....more
Discrimination case set for late January
December 12, 2018MARATHON — A workplace discrimination lawsuit against the city of Marathon is set for trial during a two-week period beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the federal courthouse in Key West, according...more
District sidesteps database, discusses salinity levels
December 12, 2018KEY LARGO — Three commissioners on the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District last week took the oath of office after being re-elected without opposition during the November election. The board...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
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Conchs claim much-needed district win
Before stepping onto the court for a crucial District 16-5A matchup on Wednesday at Pinecrest, the Key West High boys basketball team held a team meeting to discuss ways to overcome the...more
PREP BOYS SOCCER: Conchs pull off comeback to remain in playoff pursuit
December 15, 2018Down 2-0 well into the second half, the Key West High School boys soccer team rallied late in the District 16-2A match with Keys Gate to notch a 2-2 tie in an extremely important game with...more
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Lady Conchs skin Crocs with mercy-run victory
December 15, 2018Eight first-half goals by the Key West High School girls soccer team was all they needed in their District 16-2A match with Pinecrest Prep, which was held scoreless by the Lady Conchs on Thursday...more
THE CITIZEN’S PREP FEMALE SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Marchetti grew up with championship aspirations
December 15, 2018Swimming is more than a family affair for Coral Shores sophomore Zoe Marchetti — it is a way of life.Her parents, Sue and Tony Marchetti, swam competitively in college and now assist Olympic...more
PREP WRESTLING: Home Stand — Conchs matsmen and cheerleaders welcoming ‘Canes, Cobras to first of four home meets this season
December 14, 2018In the past decade, during the tenure of head coach Chaz Jimenez, the Key West HIgh wrestling team has been one of the most successful, but not celebrated, teams throughout Monroe County.Part of...more