School Board expels KWHS student over gun incident
April 25, 2019
Monroe County School Board members on Tuesday voted unanimously to expel the Key West High School sophomore who was arrested April 12 for bringing a loaded handgun to school. The 16-year-old...more
= Denotes Subscription RequiredSanctuary launches free boater education
April 25, 2019
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary launched a voluntary boater education course this month with the goal of reducing vessel groundings and accidents.
The Florida Keys consistently rank...more
Key West woman arrested after high-speed chase with kids in SUV
April 25, 2019
A Key West woman was arrested on Tuesday after she led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on U.S. 1, with three children, a dog and a cat in the vehicle.Shauna Coleen Coulson, 45, was charged...more
News
Property owner finds unique ways to give back to Key West
Jim Heslin has written plenty of checks in support of local charities, but for the past three years, he wanted to do more — and he wanted to have fun doing it. On Monday, Heslin, who retired...more
Cops: Wife pulled into oncoming traffic, shot at husband
April 25, 2019GAINESVILLE — Authorities say an angry 41-year-old Florida woman drove in front of her husband's car and fired several shots at him. Alachua County Sheriff's officials say Kristy Lynn...more
Florida House passes bill allowing ex-felon voting rights
April 25, 2019TALLAHASSEE — Legislation to restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders has passed the Florida House. The Republican-dominated House voted 71-45 Wednesday...more
Florida passes bill aimed at cutting post-hurricane lawsuits
April 25, 2019TALLAHASSEE — Florida will soon make changes to a law that allows homeowners to sign over property insurance benefits to contractors in a move supporters say will cut down on abuse that's led to...more
Florida Senate passes bill to create 3 new toll highways
April 25, 2019TALLAHASSEE — Florida could build three new toll highways under a bill overwhelmingly passed by the Senate. The bill passed on a 37-1 vote and is a priority for Republican Senate President...more
Bookings for 04/25/19 All charges are preliminary
Liquid evidence leads to hit-and-run arrest
April 25, 2019A Key West man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly crashed into several trash cans, damaged another vehicle and then left a trail of liquid that led from the scene of the crash to where he parked his car several blocks away.Reinier Caldentey Abrines, 34, was charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of a crash.Key West Police Department...more
“Please ban the cruise ships and let’s see who really gets hurt. Probably those at the financial top, and they can take the hit.”“I love the Mall on Duval, but maybe for a different reason. We can walk in the street and don’t have to deal with the thousands of locals and tourists that walk on the sidewalk three and four abreast, on their phones, not looking or caring. Then, they all just...more
Liquid evidence leads to hit-and-run arrest
April 25, 2019A Key West man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly crashed into several trash cans, damaged another vehicle and then left a trail of liquid that led from the scene of the crash to where he parked his car several blocks away.Reinier Caldentey Abrines, 34, was charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene of a crash.Key West Police Department...more
“Please ban the cruise ships and let’s see who really gets hurt. Probably those at the financial top, and they can take the hit.”“I love the Mall on Duval, but maybe for a different reason. We can walk in the street and don’t have to deal with the thousands of locals and tourists that walk on the sidewalk three and four abreast, on their phones, not looking or caring. Then, they all just...more
Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon & Big Pine News
Buoyant spirit keeps dive shop afloat
TAVERNIER — “Divers have said we’re like the ‘Cheers’ bar,” said Conch Republic Divers co-owner Brenda Mace. “We seem to know everybody’s name.” That welcoming reputation has helped the...more
Keys join global survey of nature
April 24, 2019UPPER KEYS — Local students can discover the ecosystem around them, and maybe discover a new species, in a “BioBlitz” new to the Upper Keys. Florida International University staff is helping...more
State mulls reducing sea trout bag limit
April 24, 2019FLORIDA — Although recent catches of spotted sea trout have been strong, Florida Keys fishing guides report, the state may act to trim the Keys recreational bag limit by one fish. Florida Fish...more
Ukulele enthusiasts are a plucky sort
April 24, 2019KEY LARGO — The ukulele group that Sharon Hutkowski has formed is bigger and better than she ever thought it would be. “I should have called it the Florida Keys Northernmost Ukulele...more
A bridge too far?
April 24, 2019ISLAMORADA — Changes would be welcome at Snake Creek Bridge, Islamorada officials say, but costs and complications of replacing the Florida Keys last remaining drawbridge could be steep.“My...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
Lady Conchs aspire to add to their legacy
Chalk up two more firsts for the Key West High School girls lacrosse team. Today at 5 p.m., the Lady Conchs play in the region quarterfinals for the first time and they also get to host the...more
Conchs focused on fundamentals right now
April 25, 2019During the 19 days of spring practice, the Key West High football team is focusing on identifying who is going to fill in the blanks from last season, with several key players from the 2018 squad...more
Rain does not stop final week of regular season
April 25, 2019Heavy rains on Friday forced the cancellation of the second 18-and-Under match, and the Southernmost Hockey Rink needed to be dewatered for a late start in Southernmost Hockey Club action on...more
Conchs have three teams advancing to state finals
April 24, 2019With a berth in the Florida High School Athletic Association state final up for grabs during the regional finals on April 17, Key West High’s Derrick Medina stopped in the middle of his leg...more
YOUTH VOLLEYBALL: A spike in medals as local club squads take home more hardware
April 24, 2019The Southernmost Volleyball Club added a pair of medals to their trophy case in a recent two-day tournament at the Palm Beach Volleyfest in Broward Convention Center. The 12-and-Under squad...more
