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Water being pumped into the Florida Keys is flowing through nearly 5 miles of new, larger pipe in Islamorada.   On July 29, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority announced the activation of new transmission line in the Upper Keys. keysweekly.com/42/water-proj…

WATER PROJECT COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN ISLAMORADA

Water being pumped into the Florida Keys is flowing through nearly 5 miles of new, larger pipe in Islamorada.   On July 29, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority announced the activation of new transmiss...

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NEW: Keys deputy used law enforcement databases and intel to help drug-dealing boyfriend steer clear of patrol officers and drug raids, arrest affidavit says. keysweekly.com/42/breaking-k…

MCSO DEPUTY WARNED BOYFRIEND OF DRUG RAIDS, ARREST WARRANT SAYS

By Mandy Miles & Alex Rickert Last updated: Aug. 8, 8:30 a.m. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy will face 19 felony charges after allegedly using police computer systems to help her boyfriend’s...

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In another instance, Ketcham reportedly sent Hernandez a Facebook photo of a narcotics officer who was patrolling in a specific area so Hernandez would recognize her.
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Numerous texts allegedly show Ketcham revealing confidential informants and activities of narcotics officers throughout 2023 and 2024.
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On Tuesday, 33 Cuban migrants made landfall at the beach located on @NASKeyWest property next to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic Park.
Jeffrey J. Dinise@USBPChiefMIP
30 Jul 2024
𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒘: Key West, FL; U.S. Border Patrol Agents & partner agencies responded to a migrant landing & encountered 33 Cuban migrants. The migrants will be taken into federal custody & processed for removal proceedings. #keywest #flkeys #tuesday #cuba
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The lead tourism agency for the Florida Keys has a new leader: Kara Franker, a destination marketing exec. She’s the first president/CEO of the Tourist Development Council. keysweekly.com/42/florida-ke…

NEW CEO/PRESIDENT HIRED TO RUN FLORIDA KEYS TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Monroe County Tourist Development Board members George Fernandez, left, and Bobby Mongelli, far right, speak with Kara Franker after the board voted to hire her as the first president/CEO of the TDC...

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Multiple vehicle crash with injuries at mile marker 70 on Sunday, @keyssheriff said. At 3 pm, lanes reopened but traffic remained slow, the sheriff’s office said. Photo contributed by a witness.
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A great story about surfing with @jimmybuffett — and how he made a rescue. Key West will honor Buffett this Labor Day weekend with a full festival. Details👉 justafewfriendskeywest.com/

Just a Few Friends Key West | Labor Day Weekend Festival

Just a Few Friends Key West is an island-wide Labor Day Weekend celebration honoring Jimmy Buffett’s legacy—with free waterfront concerts, sunset sails, special events, and a second line parade...

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Kendall Hamilton@klowehamilton
28 Jul 2024
Just heard this @jimmybuffett story on the Olympics. 🏄🏼‍♂️
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🐬For decades @DolphinResearch in the Middle Keys has welcomed visitors either this iconic dolphin statue. Now it’s been restored thanks to Ryan Kemppainen. keysweekly.com/42/iconic-drc…

ICONIC DRC DOLPHIN STATUE GETS A FULL FACELIFT FROM ARTIST RYAN KEMPPAINEN

Driving into Marathon through Grassy Key, what you might have thought was a “zombie dolphin” was actually a sun-baked sculpture that’s survived every weather twist and turn the Keys have to offer for...

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The Keys Weekly’s annual Bubba Awards were determined by more than 250K votes made online. The @KWTheater donated the venue and 100% of ticket sales went to Wesley House Family Services keysweekly.com/42/2024-bubba…

2024 BUBBA AWARDS MARK ANOTHER BANNER YEAR

That’s a wrap.  The 2024 Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards celebrated its 11th year on July 20, honoring 91 local businesses, people and nonprofits for their commitment and contributions to the...

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The 2024 Bubbas: Key West People’s Choice Awards celebrated its 11th year on July 20, honoring 91 local businesses, people and nonprofits for their commitment and contributions to the Key West community.
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New Keys Weekly Newspapers Online Now - In Print Thursday. No paywalls. Top stories in the Florida Keys from local reporters. keysweekly.com/keys-weekly-c…

Keys Weekly Current Editions

View the current editions of the Key West Weekly, Marathon Weekly and Upper Keys Weekly newspapers.

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🏆 🏆 And the winner is: David “Bat” Masterson of Daytona Beach, won the 2024 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Saturday night at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West. 📸Andy Newman #keywest #floridakeys #hemingway #hemingwaydays #ernesthemingway #contest #localmediamatters #winner
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Close call Tuesday for Keys woman who was shocked when she touched light pole at Key Largo park. keysweekly.com/42/woman-airl…

WOMAN AIRLIFTED AFTER SHE WAS ELECTROCUTED AT ROWELL'S PARK IN KEY LARGO

A woman was airlifted to a hospital on July 8 following a reported electrocution at Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo. The person was situated near a light pole, which she touched and received a...

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⚠️ Heat advisory in effect for the Keys all day today, @NWSKeyWest said.
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Today’s the day... Last day to vote for your favorites in Key West! 🥳 Voting ends at midnight! keysweekly.com/bubbas24/#// #2024bubbas #keysweekly #keywest #localmediamatters #keywestpeopleschoiceawards #bubbas #bubba #bubbaawards
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Boats begin to pack the sandbar off Whale Harbor in Islamorada on a picturesque Fourth of July. @keyssheriff will have extra deputies on the water. Boaters are reminded to be patient, especially at marinas and boat ramps as they are expected to be busy. DAVID GROSS/Keys Weekly
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Keys Weekly retweeted
NWS Key West
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4 Jul 2024
Happy Independence Day!🎆Mostly quiet weather continues, but we can't rule out a pop-up shower or thunderstorm. Heat indices this afternoon will be just above 100°F, so please make sure you have plenty of water & shade especially if you aren't acclimated to FL summertime weather!
Text on graphic says there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Temps this afternoon will be near 90 degrees fahrenheit, and temps this evening will be in the lower 80s. Winds this afternoon will be east at near 15 mph, and 10 to 15 mph tonight.

ALT Text on graphic says there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight. Temps this afternoon will be near 90 degrees fahrenheit, and temps this evening will be in the lower 80s. Winds this afternoon will be east at near 15 mph, and 10 to 15 mph tonight.
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Vote daily for you Key West favorites for the 2024 Bubba Awards! Vote through Sunday. keysweekly.com/bubbas24/#/ga…

2024 Bubbas Key West People's Choice Awards

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Mark Senmartin files to return to the Marathon City Council. He served 8 years previously.
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