When it comes to Monroe County schools, Stanley Switlik principal Linda Schaefer has done – well, just about all of it. And on May 29, she watched students file out the doors of the elementary school one final time as she headed off into retirement. While... See more
A rare juvenile deep-water whale met a sad end in the shallow waters off the Middle Keys on May 30. A kayaking guest at Grassy Flats resort first reported the 16-foot carcass of the deceased whale, exhibiting several shark bites, in the shallow oceanside ... See more
Just one day before the opening of one of Florida’s most anticipated sportfishing seasons, anglers around the state targeting red snapper learned they’d be better off staying at the dock. For more than a decade, recreational fishermen targeting the prized... See more
A chef who first sharpened his cooking knives in the kitchens at Marathon High School is already making countywide waves with his plates in Key West. January 2026 marked the opening of Asian restaurant Dragon & Rooster in Key West, taking the place of... See more
On top of an extensive discussion over Marathon’s recently-terminated fire chief, the city council tackled a packed agenda in its May 12 meeting, approving rising costs for the Sombrero Boulevard drainage project and a new splash pad at Marathon Community... See more
