Local News in Monroe County

Keys Weekly Published September 03

State orders removal of plate cameras used to fight crime, locate the missing

For decades, law enforcement agencies in Florida have utilized a key piece of equipment to track and arrest criminals. They’re known as automated license plate readers, and they’re even used to help locate an abducted child, a missing elderly person or stolen car. Ongoing…

Keys Weekly Published September 03

$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,…

Keys Weekly Published September 03

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%.…

Village of Islamorada News Published September 03

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

Keys Weekly Published September 03

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,…

Village of Islamorada News Published September 03

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

Keys Weekly Published September 02

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…

Village of Islamorada News Published September 02

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

Monroe County BOCC News Published September 01

Scam Continues to Target Building and Planning Applicants

Keys Weekly Published September 01

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…

Keys Weekly Published September 01

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…

Keys Weekly Published September 01

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…