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Key West library to close for roof replacement starting Sept. 21
The Key West branch of the Monroe County Public Library system will close to the public beginning Monday, Sept. 21, for a full roof replacement project. The building closure will include the on-site Florida Keys History Center. County library officia
Key West Boys Golf Tops Marathon at Ocean Reef Club
On Sept. 9 at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Key West’s boys golf team posted a four-stroke victory over Marathon in a Monroe County interscholastic match, with Coral Shores unable to field a full scoring team, Florida Keys Weekly reported.
Monroe County OKs $690M Budget; Increases for Public-Safety Roles Included
Monroe County commissioners unanimously adopted a $690 million budget for the coming fiscal year, approving $18 million more in spending than the prior year. County officials told the final budget hearing in Key West on Sept. 14 that the additional f
Loggerhead Named Hope Released Back into Waters off Marathon
On Sept. 11, the community in the Florida Keys gathered to witness the release of a large adult female loggerhead sea turtle that had been rehabilitated and returned to the ocean near Sombrero Beach in Marathon. The animal, weighing about 150 pounds,
Marathon’s long-running bonefish tournament returns for its 67th year
The Marathon International Bonefish Tournament, established in 1959 and recognized as the longest-running fishing competition in the Florida Keys, is preparing for its 67th edition. Organizers are making plans for the event’s continuation and seeking
Community Paddle and Festivities Mark 250th Celebration at Pennekamp
Community members and visitors gathered at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo on Sept. 12 for a day of paddling and family-friendly celebrations tied to the nation’s 250th milestone. Park officials temporarily waived entry fees for the
Monroe County School Board adopts 2026-27 budget, discusses superintendent pay
At a Sept. 8 meeting in Marathon, the Monroe County School Board approved the 2026-27 budget, lowering the millage rate to its lowest level in over a decade while voting to increase overall school spending by 3.8%. Board members also debated a potent
SUV Strikes Dollar Tree Store in Marathon; Two People Injured
Local agencies responded and an investigation is underway; officials have not released further details about the circumstances or the conditions of those hurt.
Marathon observes 25th anniversary of 9/11 with brief ceremony at Fire Station #14
Marathon held a remembrance event marking 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. The program began under an overcast sky that cleared as speakers conveyed messages of resilience and hope. Marathon Fire Inspector Mike Card opened the observance by order
Key Largo gathers at Station 25 for 9/11 remembrance service
Residents and first responders in Key Largo held a memorial service inside Fire Station 25 on Sept. 11 to honor the victims and reflect on the attacks that occurred 25 years ago, when hijacked aircraft struck the World Trade Center towers, the Pentag
an undisclosed area after vehicle strikes Dollar Tree in Marathon
Responding officers arrived on scene and secured the area to assess hazards and protect the public. Emergency responders evaluated the situation and coordinated initial scene control. Officials closed the immediate vicinity while crews checked the bu
Islamorada post office faces possible closure, residents mobilize
Residents on Upper Matecumbe Key learned recently that their local U.S. Post Office may be scheduled to shut down in a few months. News of a potential closure prompted community members to begin organizing a petition campaign in an effort to keep pos
Upper Keys residents can nominate favorites for annual community awards starting Sept. 17
Nominations open at noon on Thursday, Sept. 17, for the fifth annual Best of Upper Keys, a community-driven recognition covering locales from Key Largo through Islamorada. Organizers are accepting write-in nominations across more than 80 categories t
Woman Extradited to Marathon Faces Multiple substance and Arrest-Related Charges
Monroe County law enforcement took a suspect into custody in mid-September after she was returned from Nebraska to face charges tied to alleged controlled-substance activity in Marathon. According to Florida Keys Weekly, the 46-year-old woman was bro
Key West police alert residents to phone scam impersonating federal agents
The Key West Police Department has issued an alert about a phone-based fraud scheme in which callers present themselves as federal law-enforcement personnel and assert affiliation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to Florida Keys We
1975 pre-dawn visit to Sheriff precedes secret Key West operation
In the hours before sunrise on Sept. 9, 1975, state agent Larry Campbell and another law-enforcement officer arrived unannounced at the residence of Monroe County Sheriff Bobby Brown. The encounter took place in Monroe County and involved state agent