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Marathon High cheer squad heads to NFL clinic and field performance
Marathon High School’s Dolphins cheerleaders will take part in an NFL team clinic this weekend, an opportunity their coach described as years in the making. The program received an invitation from the NFL squad’s cheer organization earlier this year;
Marathon operation targets unlicensed contracting work
On Aug. 19, Marathon building officials coordinated with state and local enforcement in an operation aimed at individuals suspected of offering contracting services without required credentials. The city and the state’s regulatory agency provided loc
Navy Sailor’s Father Released from ICE Detention, Returns Home in Key West
After being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Luis Aviles, the father of a Navy sailor, has been released and is now back home in Key West.
Key West Utility Board Election Results Announced
In the recent Key West Utility Board election, incumbent Mona Clark, who has held the Group A seat for over 20 years, defeated Jim Marquardt. Clark's victory was based on her stance of opposing the televising of utility board meetings and the promoti
County Crime Watch: Monroe County to Host Nature Lecture Series
The Monroe County community is set to engage in a series of lectures focusing on outdoor learning and its impact on ocean conservation. The eighth lecture in the 35th annual 'A Delicate Balance of Nature' series will be held at Pennekamp State Park o
Amendment 3: No Immediate Impact on Monroe County Property Taxes
In response to a submission from Monroe County, Florida Keys Weekly reported that Amendment 3, a proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution, will not significantly impact property taxes in Monroe County. The amendment, if passed, would increase h
Key West Football Dominates Boca Raton Bobcats in Opening Season Win
Key West football opened the regular season with a decisive 30-7 victory over the Boca Raton Bobcats, a 6A team. The game was played at the Key West High School Stadium. Key West's Reef Guyet scored the first touchdown with a 3-yard run, followed by
Upper Keys BPW Scholarship Program Seeks Women for Career Advancement
The Upper Keys Business and Professional Women (BPW) is accepting applications for its fall adult women's scholarship program, which awards up to $1,500 per recipient to support local women's career advancement through job training, professional cert
Monroe County Proclaims Pawsitive Beginnings Day
Monroe County, Florida, has officially proclaimed August 27, 2024, as Pawsitive Beginnings Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the work of a local animal sanctuary. This proclamation was made by then-Monroe County Mayor Holly Raschein, who highlighte
Key West Cross Country Teams Prepare for Season with New Talent
Key West’s cross country teams are gearing up for the season, with a roster that includes a mix of incoming freshmen. Head coach Keara McGraw is optimistic about the team’s prospects, noting the presence of talented new faces such as Hazel Matazarro,
Florida Keys Fishing Guide Released from Hospital After Lightning Strike
Rick Stanczyk, a 44-year-old Florida Keys fishing guide, was discharged from a Miami hospital after being treated for a lightning strike sustained while piloting his boat in Florida Bay. Stanczyk's quick response to CPR administered by his charter cu
Oklahoma Man Arrested for Possessing Threatened Marine Species in Lower Keys
A 48-year-old man from Oklahoma City was arrested by Lower Keys marine deputy Luis Guiardinu on August 20, 2023, at Sunshine Key Resort. Deputy Guiardinu observed Vu Xuan Dinh in possession of a threatened marine species, which led to Dinh's arrest.
Key Largo Man Convicted of Murder, False Imprisonment, and Tampering in 2025 Incident
A jury in Monroe County, Florida, has convicted 35-year-old Dylan Cody Lamb of second-degree murder, false imprisonment, and tampering, destroying, concealing or removing physical evidence in connection with the April 2025 murder of a local woman at
County Crime Watch: Monroe County Cross Country Stars Return for 2026 Season
The 2026 cross country season in Monroe County is set to be a thrilling one, with the county’s top male and female athletes from last year’s standout performances expected to lead the pack. Ali Wheatley and Lucian Burns, who were named the male and f
County Crime Watch: Key West Crime Update
In Key West, Monroe County, the community has been a focal point for crime prevention and support. Recently, Liz Young, a key figure in the local creative community, has been actively involved in supporting the area. This update highlights recent dev