Film fest screens ‘Platoon’ documentary with special guests
November 19, 2018
In 1986, a low-budget, independent film, featuring 30 largely unknown actors, showed American audiences the brutality – and resulting brotherhood – of the Vietnam War.
Directed by Oliver...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredLearning to care for those soldiers in harm’s way
November 19, 2018
Over the past two weeks, Key West has been a training ground for military doctors as they prepare to go into some of the most unpredictable and stressful environments for medicine in the...more
Delta adds two new routes
November 19, 2018
Key West International Airport has again expanded its air service to include new seasonal Saturday service between the airport and New York’s LaGuardia Airport.Key West International Airport...more
News
1st black Democratic nominee for Florida governor concedes
TALLAHASSEE — Andrew Gillum, who tried to energize Florida’s young and minority voters through a Democratic coalition seeking to end two decades of Republican control of the governor’s office,...more
Teacher charged with secretly videotaping undressing student
November 19, 2018HUDSON — Investigators say a Florida teacher confessed to secretly videotaping a high school student as she changed her shirt. Pasco County sheriff's officials say Fivay High School English...more
Oxitec tests halted; Keys next?
November 17, 2018The government of the Cayman Islands has halted the release of genetically modified mosquitoes, and opponents of the project in the Florida Keys argue the project should be stopped here as...more
Sculptor volunteers to restore gravestones
November 17, 2018Simon P. Kemp lived in Key West for some or all of his 84 years. His gravestone at the Key West Cemetery says he was born in 1861 and died in 1945.But prior to Friday, no one who passed the...more
The Wright family satisfies customers at the first Miami Subs
November 17, 2018Starting a business in Key West is fairly easy. Dozens of people offering dozens of products and services open up shop every year.Few survive to celebrate their first anniversary, because staying...more
Bookings for 11/20/18 All charges are preliminary
Stalking man receives additional charges
November 19, 2018A Marathon man who landed himself in jail on Friday for stalking received additional charges after a teenage girl reported the same man grabbed and kissed her at a soccer game.Julio Roberto Melendez Chavez, 54, was charged with battery, stalking and interfering with the custody of a minor, in addition to his earlier charges of stalking.On Monday, a...more
“Regarding the ‘Heritage Tree Program’ article: The facts are this program was brought forth by a handful of local ‘tree activists’ determined to save trees from removal by the Tree Commission. Nice try, though, TC, but I think we all know who the true ‘tree protectors’ are in this town.”“KOTS needs a limit on how long you’re allowed to stay there. Bums are coming here in droves to live rent...more
Stalking man receives additional charges
November 19, 2018A Marathon man who landed himself in jail on Friday for stalking received additional charges after a teenage girl reported the same man grabbed and kissed her at a soccer game.Julio Roberto Melendez Chavez, 54, was charged with battery, stalking and interfering with the custody of a minor, in addition to his earlier charges of stalking.On Monday, a...more
“Regarding the ‘Heritage Tree Program’ article: The facts are this program was brought forth by a handful of local ‘tree activists’ determined to save trees from removal by the Tree Commission. Nice try, though, TC, but I think we all know who the true ‘tree protectors’ are in this town.”“KOTS needs a limit on how long you’re allowed to stay there. Bums are coming here in droves to live rent...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Cannon find may be part of ‘bigger story’
KEY LARGO — Even in one of the world’s most-visited dive destinations, the ocean off the Florida Keys can reveal new discoveries.“When I first saw it, I thought it couldn’t be real,” said Jen...more
Councilman looks to close deadly pass
November 14, 2018ISLAMORADA — A local councilman wants to ban his own boat from a narrow channel off Whale Harbor, along with other motorized craft.“I’m a guilty offender myself,” Village Councilman Mike Forster...more
Early morning crash fatal for pedestrian
November 14, 2018MARATHON — An early morning traffic incident left a man dead last Friday morning after he was struck by a passing vehicle on U.S. 1.Around 6:30 a.m., a pedestrian was walking on the northbound...more
Homestead hunter lands biggest python
November 14, 2018HOMESTEAD — One of the South Florida Water Management District’s snake hunters last week killed the largest Burmese python caught so far in the state — a 17-foot, 5-inch female weighing 120...more
Lease of reservoir land called ‘shameful’
November 14, 2018SOUTH FLORIDA — Everglades advocates and Florida’s potential next governor this week objected to an unexpected lease extension granted to a sugar company farming the site of a future reservoir —...more
Editorials
Response team targets shops
Cosmetic shops in Key West have a well-known reputation for verbally harassing pedestrians, using high-pressure sales tactics and taking advantage of seniors, especially women.These cosmetic...more
Thank you, Key West
November 17, 2018I feel like I constantly repeat myself when saying this, but I think this is the most amazing small town in the country! The next day after Hurricane Michael hit the Panhandle, I sat at my desk...more
Cheers and Jeers
November 10, 2018Cheers: to Mayor Craig Cates for his 10-year tenure at the helm of the Key West city government. Cates is an ardent supporter of the community and has devoted his time to countless causes over...more
Snowbirds gardening in Paradise
November 10, 2018Timing is everything in so many things and gardening is no exception. Full-time residents of the Keys enjoy myriad delights of the summer – glorious blooming shrubs and bountiful quantities of...more
Mid-term season ends — What does our future hold?
November 6, 2018Now that the mid-term election season is mercifully over, what can we expect in the coming months? Even a crystal ball probably wouldn’t tell us exactly where we go from here. The nation’s...more
Sports
Sweeney breaks 2 more records
Key West High School swimmer Cruse Sweeney had a very good showing at the Florida High School Swimming and Diving State Championships on Saturday in Stuart. The record-setting senior broke two...more
Conchs cash in early during opener
November 19, 2018There was nothing affable about the very physical “friendly match” on Saturday afternoon as the Key West High School boys soccer team welcomed Hialeah Senior High to Tommy Roberts Memorial...more
Lady Conchs have potential but must find way to develop grit
November 17, 2018The season started off much better for the Key West High girls soccer team and second-year head coach Tom Bellingham.The Lady Conchs took an easy 4-1 win over District 16-2A opponent Florida...more
Tournament inspired by 41st US President George Bush honors war heroes, benefits Florida Keys fishing guides
November 17, 2018ISLAMORADA — Cheeca Lodge and Spa recently announced results of its sixth annual All American Backcountry Fishing Tournament, held Nov. 8-10, in Islamorada. The event gathered the industry’s...more
What they lack in skill, Lady Fins make up with emotion, purpose
November 17, 2018Third-year Marathon High girls soccer coach Kelly Struyf has a good idea of her team’s strengths and what needs work after their 6-0 win against Archbishop Carroll on Wednesday night at home.The...more