Local News in Monroe County

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…

America 250 paddle set for Sept. 12 at John Pennekamp State Park

Monroe County and Friends of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the America 250 Florida Keys Pennekamp Paddle Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park in Key Largo. Park admission will be free. The park is open…

Upper Keys Neighbor of the Week: Cathy Brewer

No matter how many individuals appear in the pages of each edition of Keys Weekly, there are always so many more of our community members who deserve to be recognized. In an effort to shine a spotlight on more of the incredible individuals who live and work in these islands, Keys…

NOAA says Florida’s coral reef is worth billions

Florida’s coral reef is far more than just a popular destination for divers and snorkelers — coral reefs are critical natural infrastructure that protects coastal communities, fuels the tourism economy, supports commercial and recreational fishing and provides countless…

Athlete of the Week: Chace Gaertner

Chace Gaertner Junior, Key West Running Back/Safety “Chace is one of those guys who is a leader in the locker room and on the field. He is a good student with good character who always does the right thing.” – Johnny Hughes, Conchs head coach Key West’s Chace Gaertner “does a…

Big Pine Key Brush Fire: Final Update; Crews Continue to Monitor

Line workers hospitalized following shock incident in Islamorada

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative said Monday afternoon that three line workers were transported to the hospital after they were shocked while working on an underground electrical feed on Plantation Key in Islamorada. The three workers sustained varying degrees of shock, but FKEC…

Happy Labor Day!

Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend.