Local News in Monroe County

$289K salary, fallback provision headline proposed Marathon City Manager contract

Last month, the Marathon City Council picked their successor for the city’s top post. This month, they’ll settle the price and conditions. The council is set to review an employment contract for Steve Williams, currently serving as both the city attorney and interim city manager,…

In pictures: Marathon cheerleaders take over Miami Dolphins halftime show

The Miami Dolphins may have left the field at halftime at Hard Rock Stadium on Aug. 28, but another school of Dolphins was there to take their place. The Marathon High School cheer team combined with two other squads to replace the Dolphins’ pro team, providing the mid-game…

School board approves tentative budget; gives superintendent glowing review in year one

Monroe County School Board members approved a proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year and a millage rate during an Aug. 25 meeting at Coral Shores. While the millage rate decreased to the lowest number in more than a decade, the 2026-27 proposed budget went up by 3.8%.…

Key West reimagines its rainbow crosswalks — virtually

It’s been nearly a year since state workers blacked out Key West’s rainbow crosswalks, as if redacting a document to conceal an identity. But it’ll take more than blacktop to suppress the island’s identity. The Key West Business Guild and its nonprofit partner, Gay Key West, will…

Leadership Monroe County announces Class XXXIV

Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV. Designed for residents in leadership roles across the private and public sectors, government and community organizations, the…

Residential Hazardous Household Collection Program

Free hazardous waste disposal for Islamorada residents! Drop off paint, batteries, pesticides, motor oil & more Sept 11–12, 9am–12pm. Founders Park, South Entrance | Proof of residency required

Wild Things: More Ask the Bird Geek

What’s your favorite fun fact about cormorants? — The Long Haul Swimmer. I don’t know if it counts as a fact, but my favorite thing about cormorants is their eyes. I saw a couple thousand double-crested cormorants before I clued in on their eyes, which are the color of emeralds,…

Islamorada Comprehensive Plan Update -- Blueprint for Balance

Join us Sept 30, 5:30 PM for the Presentation of the Plan Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway

Leadership Monroe County announces Class XXXIV

Leadership Monroe County (LMC), the Florida Keys’ educational nonprofit community leadership organization, has announced the selection of Class XXXIV. Designed for residents in leadership roles across the private and public sectors, government and community organizations, the…

Alligator Lighthouse Swim Meet – Safety Reminders for Saturday, September 12th.

Scam Continues to Target Building and Planning Applicants

Hawks Cay holds weekend-long salute to heroes Sept. 4 and 5

Hawks Cay Resort will honor active military members, veterans and first responders with a weekend of running, music and family-friendly festivities during its Heroes Salute celebration on Sept. 4 and 5. The weekend gets underway Friday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m., with First Friday…