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Raid in Stock Island finds Fent, Methamp and multiple firearms, deputies say
Monroe County deputies say a father and son were arrested after a raid at an undisclosed area in Stock Island, where investigators recovered illegal substances and several firearms. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says detectives and a SWAT team e
Stock Island residence searched; two men arrested after weapons and narcotics found
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detectives executed a residential search warrant on a Stock an undisclosed area, resulting in the arrest of two men and the seizure of multiple firearms and narcotics. The search, conducted by Special Operations detecti
Three arrested after early-morning disturbance at Islamorada resort
Monroe County deputies arrested three men after responding to reports of a disorderly disturbance at the Hadley Resort + Marina in Islamorada. Deputies were called to the property around 6:30 a.m. Sunday following complaints about an ongoing ruckus,
Three men arrested after disturbance, fire alarm activation at Islamorada resort
Three men were arrested after deputies say they caused a multi-hour disturbance at a resort in Islamorada, Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says guests at the Hadley Resort + an undisclosed area reported an ongoing ruckus that began
Pickup reported stolen in Key West recovered on Stock Island; suspect arrested
Local authorities report a pickup truck reported stolen in Key West was recovered abandoned on Stock Island and a suspect taken into custody. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle was last seen in Key West before an undisclosed area on
Big Coppitt Key man arrested on voyeurism, stalking and cyber-harassment charges
A man in Big Coppitt Key is facing criminal charges after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says he recorded s3xual videos of a woman without her consent and then harassed her. According to the agency, the suspect sent the victim multiple s3xual vid
Monroe County recognizes 25 years of service by fire rescue lieutenant
Monroe County officials and the local fire rescue department held a recognition for Lieutenant Manuel “Manny” Leon honoring a quarter-century of service to the Florida Keys. The ceremony was led by Monroe County Commissioners in conjunction with Monr
Habitat for Humanity prepares 26th annual Upper Keys golf fundraiser
Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys is organizing its 26th annual golf tournament, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, at Redland Golf Course in Homestead. The event is a longstanding fundraiser whose proceeds support the local nonprofit’s work to pro
Upper Keys resident highlighted by local weekly
A local weekly newspaper has continued a regular feature that aims to recognize more people who contribute to island life. The feature spotlights one neighborhood resident at a time to broaden community recognition beyond those already covered in the
Marathon neighbor spotlight: local hospitality worker recognized
Marathon community members this week highlighted a longtime local figure who works at a waterfront dining spot and contributes to island life. The profile notes that Yvonne Morrison was chosen as a featured neighbor in an effort to bring attention to
Driver taken into custody after Key West hit-and-run injures three
Police arrested a driver Monday night in Key West after a hit-and-run crash that left two pedestrians and another motorist hurt, authorities say.
Williams Hall starts youth conservatory for Key West students
Williams Hall is starting a conservatory program this fall to teach middle and high school students theater skills both onstage and behind the scenes, with instruction from local artists.
Coral Shores Senior Recognized for an undisclosed area
Coral Shores senior outside hitter delivered notable all-around performances in matches last week, contributing in both scoring and defense, including a Sept. 9 matchup against Key West, according to Florida Keys Weekly.
FDLE arrests Tavernier resident after multi-year online exploitation probe
A nearly three-year FDLE investigation that began with a cybertip resulted in the arrest of a Tavernier man after agents said they located files related to chld sexual abuse material. The case remains under active investigation and will proceed throu
Marginal flash-flood threat for South Florida Sunday from Pompano Beach through the Keys
Monroe County Crime Watch reports a marginal but notable flash-flood threat across South Florida beginning Sunday afternoon into the evening. Conditions are expected to start dry in the morning with increasing shower and storm activity developing dur
FWC installs markers to create designated anchoring areas across several Keys harbors
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began placing buoys and signs on Sept. 16 to define where vessels may anchor in parts of multiple Monroe County harbors. The effort targets Boot Key, Bahia Honda, Niles Channel, Cow Key Channel, S