Local News in Monroe County

Miles of possibilities: Key West and Basilica harriers prep for the season

In the Southernmost City, Key West’s cross country teams are entering the season with plenty of new faces and, according to head coach Keara McGraw, a roster that is “full of possibility.” The Conchs will have a talented mix of incoming freshmen, including Hazel Matazarro, Lynn…

Recording of Swearing-in Ceremony of Elected Officials

Key West Art & Historical Society Acquires Mario Sanchez Artwork

The Key West Art & Historical Society on Aug. 10 announced the donation of a culturally significant woodcarving by Cuban-American folk artist Mario Sanchez, given to the society by Holly S. Merrill. The work, inherited by Merrill from her mother, Scotti Merrill, depicts a…

Neighbor of the Week: Arturo Aulet

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…

FIU’s SBDC launches free ‘Scale to Grow’ program for Keys entrepreneurs

The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida International University (FIU) is accepting applications for the fall session of its Scale to Grow program, a free, seven-week hybrid training series for entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the Upper Keys.…

Injured by lightning, Florida Keys captain is released from hospital

By Andy Newman A Florida Keys fishing guide, who was the victim of a lightning strike while piloting his light-tackle boat in Florida Bay last Thursday, was discharged Monday from a Miami hospital. Quick action by his charter customers, which included administering CPR, helped…

Oklahoma man arrested for allegedly possessing queen conch

An Oklahoma City man was cuffed after a marine deputy observed him in possession of a threatened marine species. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Lower Keys marine deputy Luis Guiardinu was on patrol at Sunshine Key Resort at approximately 5:47 p.m. on Aug. 20.…

Jury convicts Key Largo man in 2025 murder of local woman

A Monroe County jury found 35-year-old Dylan Cody Lamb guilty on all counts following a jury trial before Circuit Judge James Morgan in connection with the April 2025 killing of a woman at a Key Largo resort. Lamb was found guilty of second-degree murder, false imprisonment and…

Cross country stars return to lead the pack for 2026 season

A perfect storm may just be brewing in the Florida Keys. Last season’s male and female cross country athletes of the year are returning to the course this year, and despite how effortless Ali Wheatley and Lucian Burns make it look, the sport is far more challenging than it seems.…

Conchs’ alumni swim meet celebrates 30 years for coach Lori Bosco

It had been a decade since generations of Key West swimmers gathered for an alumni meet, but on Aug. 10, former Conchs had a reason to get back in the pool together. The veterans made their return with an appropriate amount of self-deprecation, entering the College of the Florida…

Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk

A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…

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