1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (173+ words) Manny Leon is pinned by his son Jariel and joined by his partner, Maria, and friend, retired Monroe County Firefighter Mike Edgerton, to celebrate his recognition. MONROE COUNTY, FL — The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and Monroe County Fire…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (525+ words) MARATHON — Monroe County School Board members reviewed state salary comparisons and learning updates during a Sept. 8 meeting and said they plan to revisit superintendent pay at their next scheduled meeting. John Dick, the board’s longest-serving member, shared pay data during…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (721+ words) Circuit Judge Mark Jones recently sentenced Joshua Paul Benz after he pleaded no… MARATHON — Monroe County School Board members reviewed state… Key West Mayor Sam Kaufman held a press conference Wednesday for local media. Mayor Sam Kaufman held his first…...

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2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (141+ words) Hope, the loggerhead turtle, returns home Friday. The Turtle Hospital in Marathon announced the public release of Hope, a 150-pound female loggerhead sea turtle. Hope is returning to the ocean at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at Sombrero Beach in Marathon. Staff…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (411+ words) The Other Side of Night Adam Hamdy Atria Books Kindle edition As Adam Hamdy’s “The Other Side of Night” begins, Harriet “Harri” Kealty is attending a used-book library store sale where she is casually browsing the items being offered. Then…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (66+ words) Carrie Graves keysnews.com Carrie Graves is running for Queen of Fantasy Fest 2026. Relative says 4 family members on plane off the Bahamas found dead Mayor calls for an investigation of city manager Smokin’ Hot: Smokin’ Tuna reopens on Duval Street…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (897+ words) Former New York firefighter Tommy Ryan received this box from a Long Island student following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty years on, Ryan says, ‘It is one of my treasures. A simple act of kindness helps in ways you never…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (419+ words) Woodcarver Bill Russo participated in the 2014 Art Guild of Purple Isles art show, where he received a prestigious award for his work. KEY LARGO — Bill Russo’s senior years have been shaped by his discovery of an inner artist. Russo, 85, and…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (80+ words) Marlene Kolodziej keysnews.com Marlene Kolodziej is running for this year’s Queen of Fantasy Fest. Monies received by all four candidates will benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Relative says 4 family members on plane off the Bahamas found dead Mayor…...