In the Florida Keys, devastating marine heat waves can turn vibrant coral reefs into underwater graveyards. But according to two new studies published earlier this month, bleached and struggling corals may have another lifeline: help from healthy, genetic... See more
The all-year birthday party for the U.S. of A continued in the golden hours on the Old Seven Mile Bridge on Oct. 10. Bringing together local food, music and businesses, residents and visitors enjoyed a semiquincentennial celebration presented by Monroe Co... See more
Marathon High School gave locals a homecoming to remember on Oct. 8 to 10, starting with an annual parade down U.S. 1 for hundreds of fans on Thursday. Led by grand marshals Jason and Kate Koler and fronted by the MHS marching band and color guard, the pr... See more
In a potential race against time with other jurisdictions, the Marathon City Council voted on Oct. 13 to pursue 100 early-evacuation workforce housing rights from the neighboring cities of Key Colony Beach and Layton. But council members made it clear tha... See more
In a town that swaps cornfields for miles of coastline, there's still an abundance of places and events to find Halloween fun in the Middle Keys. Witches are taking over Crane Point, costumed trick-or-treaters are hitting the beach, and popular neighborho... See more