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DEA-Assisted Undercover Sting in Key Largo Leads to Cocaine Trafficking Arrest

An undercover Monroe County Sheriff’s Office operation, assisted by the DEA, led to the Jan. 16 arrest of a Cutler Bay m...

Key West Half Marathon weekend brings closures and busy Old Town streets

The 28th Annual Key West Half Marathon & RunFest begins today, bringing road closures, higher foot traffic and multiple ...

Islamorada starts $8.9M canal-restoration project on Lower Matecumbe Key

Islamorada began construction on a state-funded $8.9 million project to reconnect two dead-end canals to nearshore water...

Marathon council reviews large hike in vacation-rental fees

Marathon City Council reviewed a proposal to sharply raise vacation-rental license fees; the change could generate about...

Monroe County graduation rate jumps to 91.9% in 2024-25

Monroe County schools raised the federal graduation rate to 91.9%, a five-point gain that narrows local skill gaps and b...

Monroe County to consider updating fire code and titles

County commissioners will consider amendments to Chapter 13 to adopt state minimum fire safety code and retitle 'Fire Ma...

Monroe County hazardous and e-waste collection supports Keys cleanup

Monroe County held a free household hazardous and electronic waste collection on Jan. 12, helping residents safely dispo...

Legislative property-tax plans could hit Monroe County services

Florida's legislative session opened with competing property-tax proposals that could cut local revenue and affect servi...

Public meeting on Key Largo road elevation and stormwater resilience

Monroe County will host a Feb. 10 meeting to present the Winston Waterways road elevation and stormwater design; residen...

Key West earns 40th straight top award for city financial reporting

The City of Key West received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for its 2024 financial report, marking 40 consecutive ...

Monroe captain lands 405-pound swordfish in one-hour battle

A Little Torch Key captain hauled a 405-pound swordfish after an hour-long fight. The catch underscores deepwater fishin...

Art Under the Oaks returns to Islamorada, boosts Upper Keys nonprofits

The 42nd Art Under the Oaks festival was held Jan. 16 in Islamorada, raising funds for parish ministries and local nonpr...

Monroe County presents Big Coppitt road elevation and drainage plan

Monroe County held a public meeting Jan. 13 to outline the Big Coppitt road elevation and stormwater design; residents h...

Monroe County schools to lead $6 million Founders Park upgrades

Village council approved a license framework allowing the school district to fund $6M in stadium upgrades; this secures ...

Free concert preview tonight gives Monroe County a cultural jump-start

A free Concert Season Preview Party runs 5–7 p.m. today in Islamorada, offering residents a first look at the 2026 Keys ...

Coast Guard rescues three after boat capsizes near Marathon

Three people were rescued after a 21-foot boat capsized 12 miles north of Marathon; all were stable and uninjured. The r...

Key Colony Beach unveils refreshed Sunset Park with county funding

A free cookout and concert celebrated $60,000 in county-funded upgrades to Sunset Park, improving access, shade and fami...

Record turnout boosts Florida Keys Celtic Festival and Hammock House

Record saturday attendance at the Florida Keys Celtic Festival drew crowds to Marathon Community Park and raised funds f...

College of the Florida Keys proposes Big Pine Key workforce training campus

College of the Florida Keys plans a Big Pine Key site to expand local CDL, law enforcement and aquaculture training, imp...

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High-speed chase on U.S. 1 ends with arrest near MM 70

A high-speed pursuit on U.S. 1 near MM 65-70 led to an arrest after the driver fled into mangroves; U.S. 1 was temporari...

Strong winds and cold snap knocked local limbs, threatened power

West-northwest winds reached 25 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph on Thursday, Jan. 14, creating risks for downed limbs a...

Key West proclaims February 8 Elizabeth Bishop Day to honor poet

Key West officials proclaimed Feb. 8 as Elizabeth Bishop Day, spotlighting preservation of her White Street home and a c...

KLS principal Mr. Pais named Monroe County Principal of the Year

Mr. Pais was named Monroe County School District Principal of the Year on Jan. 14, 2026, recognizing leadership that sup...

CFK hosts two-day ceramics workshop with visiting professor Von Venhuizen

College of the Florida Keys will host a two-day ceramics workshop in Key West offering hands-on instruction and a public...

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Healthcare

Monroe County Pulmonologist Explains Cough Types, Remedies and Emergency Signs

Monroe County pulmonologist Marc Csete explained cough types, remedies and emergency signs to help residents respond to ...

Healthcare

Lower Florida Keys hospital board seeks new operators as lease ends

Board voted to commission an independent facility assessment and delay an operator RFP until findings inform bidders. Th...

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Jury selection starts in Key West murder trial of businessman

Jury selection began Jan. 13 in Key West for the 2023 shooting death of Garrett Hughes. The outcome matters for local sa...

Hawks Cay donates $30,000 to health and arts nonprofits

Hawks Cay Resort gave $10,000 to Keys AHEC and $20,000 to Marathon Community Theatre on Jan. 9, 2026, boosting school he...

ICE Agent Seeks Early Probation Termination After Bahia Honda DUI With Children

An ICE agent asked a judge to end a yearlong probation early after his August DUI arrest on the Bahia Honda Bridge that ...