A fundraising guru who’s raised nearly seven figures giving helping hands to Middle Keys locals got his flowers at the Marathon City Council’s April 14 meeting. A special National Volunteer Week recognition presented by Mayor Lynny Del Gaizo was met with ... See more
Monroe County’s marine resources department provided an update on major initiatives to address long‑term unmanaged anchoring and expand safe, managed mooring options in the Florida Keys at the April 15 county commission meeting. To address these challenge... See more
Marathon anglers defended their home waters in the fifth annual Marathon Premier Sailfish Tournament on April 17 and 18, earning top finishes on both individual and team podiums. Fishing with Team Reel Locos, angler Paula Hart of Key Colony Beach marked t... See more
The centerpiece in a widespread cocaine ring bust from 2023 in the Florida Keys will likely spend at least a decade in prison, according to a plea deal filed April 15 in the U.S. Southern District Court. According to the agreement, submitted to judge Rodo... See more
In a jam-packed session on April 15, the Monroe County Commission explored funding alternatives for the Keys’ health and social service nonprofits and put additional safeguards on future uses of conservation lands. Nonprofit funding Under scrutiny from th... See more
