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Good Health Clinic to Host Annual Reveal and Celebration at Founders Park Beach in October
Good Health Clinic will hold its 2026 Big Kahuna Reveal & Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Founders Park Beach in Islamorada. According to Florida Keys Weekly, the evening will present a desert-inspired program blending Moroccan motifs with conte
Monroe County TDC Pledges Annual Support for Keys Fireworks Shows Beginning 2027
At its Aug. 24 meeting, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council unanimously approved allocating $25,000 per year to each of its five tourism districts to assist with Independence Day fireworks presentations beginning in 2027 and continuing ther
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Joins Keys Medical Group Psychiatry Team
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner began providing services with Keys Medical Group's psychiatry practice on Sept. 1, expanding the clinic's capacity for diagnostic evaluation, psychotherapy and medication management in Monroe County.
New signal to ease turning onto U.S. 1 at Stock Island intersection
Crews are in the process of installing a new traffic signal at an intersection on Stock Island that meets U.S. 1 across from Beach Weekend Marina. The improvement is intended to serve people who frequent nearby destinations such as the golf club, the
Islamorada to Host Annual Labor Day Hurricane Memorial Service
The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Labor Day service on Monday, Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument. The event is a public memorial to honor those who died in the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane. The monument commemorates
Monroe County volleyball teams active with local matches and tournament play
Monroe County’s high school volleyball programs were busy last week with a slate that included both in-county matchups and tournament competition. Coral Shores hosted a match against Marathon on Aug. 25. Coral Shores swept the match in three sets, ha
Late‑summer lightning forces combined race at season opener
The Lady ’Canes began their cross‑country season Aug. 27 at Palmer Trinity School, where late‑summer lightning delayed the meet and led organizers to merge the boys’ and girls’ fields into a single start. Race directors made the change after the girl
Permit Issued for Renovation Work at Founders Park Baseball Field
Islamorada officials have authorized removal of the existing grass playing surface and perimeter fencing at the Founders Park baseball facility as the first phase of a renovation project; the village issued a permit to the Monroe County School Distri
Sister responds after new development in 1973 Florida Keys homicide case
The family reacted after authorities disclosed a recent development in the long-unsolved case involving Marguerite “Maggie” Jenkins, 18, and Mary Jenkins, 16. The announcement has renewed attention on the investigation and what steps remain.
Late kickoff ushers Key West Conchs into season opener against Palmetto Tigers
Key West’s football team began its season with a delayed start on the evening of Aug. 28 as the Conchs prepared for a scheduled 7 p.m. kickoff against Palmetto High School. The contest stretched into late hours for both squads, with the Tigers travel
Video released showing DUI arrest of Key West police officer
The video and reporting confirm the event occurred in Key West and involve a department employee; further details about charges or outcomes were not provided in the source. County Crime Watch will follow official statements and any legal or administr
Marathon High cheer squad joins halftime show at Hard Rock Stadium
Marathon High School cheerleaders took part in the halftime performance during a Miami Dolphins preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 28, joining two other cheer squads to provide the mid-game entertainment.
School board adopts tentative spending plan, sets lowest millage in years
Monroe County School Board members approved a proposed spending plan and a millage rate during an Aug. 25 meeting at Coral Shores, according to Florida Keys Weekly. Board action set a tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-27 while establishing the mi
Leadership Monroe County Announces New Cohort for Community Leadership Program
Leadership Monroe County has selected Class XXXIV for its community leadership development program, a series of monthly intensive sessions across the Florida Keys designed for residents in public, private and nonprofit leadership roles. The program a
New development in 1973 killings of teen sisters in the Florida Keys
Law enforcement says a suspect has been identified in the long-unsolved 1973 killings of two teenage sisters in the Florida Keys. The victims were Mary and Marguerite “Maggie” Jenkins.
Leadership Monroe County Names 34th Program Cohort
Leadership Monroe County announced the selection of Class XXXIV, a cohort drawn from residents serving in public, private and nonprofit leadership roles. The program will convene monthly intensive sessions across Monroe County to examine issues relev