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A 31-year-old Florida man was arrested Sunday after threatening another man with a shotgun. There...

The "Christ of the Abyss," a 9-foot bronze statue of Christ that stands 25 feet underwater off the shore of Key Largo, Florida. It was erected on August 25, 1965, in John Pennekamp State Park. Surprisingly, this submerged figure was the third to be cast from the original Italian pattern.

In this article, we'll be exploring three enticing pubs located in Islamorada. Have you had the chance to visit any of them yet? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

KEY WEST — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents across the Florida Keys about a phone scam involving thieves impersonating members of their agency.According to MCSO, numerous residents from Key Largo to Key West have reported scammers pretending to be members of the department and asking for money or making threats about fake arrest warrants or false accusations about missing fake jury duty.MCSO stated in a Saturday press release that the criminals are using the names of real Sheriff's Office members and using phone numbers that appear real on caller ID, along with computer software that can mimic the voices of public officials and loved ones. According to MCSO, scammers have even impersonated Sheriff Rick Ramsay in past occurrences.The agency stated that law enforcement and other public agencies will never call people in such a way."Remember: Whenever you are asked for large sums of money over the phone, hang up!" MCSO stated.If you or anyone you know might've been targeted or affected by the scam, call the nearest Monroe County Sheriff's Office substation.

Key Colony Beach Residents – For Your Information. FREE COVID-19 Rapid Tests starting 9/25: Visit covid.gov/tests. Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests’ expiration dates have been extended.

Tempers reached a boiling point at the Monroe County Commission meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, when roughly a dozen residents from flood-prone neighborhoods in Key Largo criticized the commission for not doing enough to fix the problem of inundation, which has become a regular part of life for residents in areas like Twin Lakes and Stillwright Point. Those frustrations boiled over to the commission’s later discussion on setting the county’s property tax rate and budget for the upcoming fiscal year. ...

This article presents a tour of four pizza joints in Key Largo. Have you had the chance to sample any of their offerings yet? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

In this article, we explore four stunning resorts in Key Largo. Have you had the pleasure of visiting any of them yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!

At a recent Islamorada Village Council meeting, Councilwoman Elizabeth Jolin floated the idea of amending seating districts, along with staggering term limits, councilmember compensation and campaign spending limits. There will likely be deeper discussion on these items in the months to come, but arriving at consensus is less certain. That same meeting, on Thursday, Sept. 7, elicited a variety of opinions. Councilman Henry Rosental referenced that, in last November’s election when all five council seats were up for grabs, candidates changed their seating declarations “last-minute,”...

This week in Key Largo, Florida, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a woman using her Yorkshire terrier as a DUI alibi, a man being arrested after panhandling and forgetting his stolen truck, and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office rescuing drifting divers near Key Largo.

Named for iconic Marathon families and residents, the Best of Marathon Community Awards began in 2008 and are gestures of gratitude for those who inspire us to do better by our fellow man. They are now a fitting tribute to the Rotary Club’s mission to “unite dedicated people to exchange ideas, build relationships and take action.”

Monroe County is sending in a relief pitcher to again help the Village of Islamorada while it continues to search for a new manager. This time, County Administrator Roman Gastesi has pulled county building official Ed Koconis out of the bullpen to take over the temporary duties of interim village manager. Gastesi and the Monroe County Commission had agreed to lend Islamorada county Employer Services Director Bryan Cook to serve...

Islamorada council members considered several millage rates for the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year during a final budget hearing on Sept. 19 at the Founders Park Community Center. In the end, the dais agreed to go with a rate of 2.7992, or $2.79 per $1,000 of a property’s home valuation, to bring in roughly $15.7 million in property tax revenue to the village.

Art and libations brought a close to the art exhibit “A Wave of Color: Promoting Ocean Conservation,” on Sept. 7 at Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder’s (DPMMR) new Protect Center in Islamorada. The exhibit, which began on June 20, celebrated the oceans and local artists. Attendees had...

General overview data from CDC and Florida Dept of Health websites:. CDC Hospitalizations Summary – 399 cases, -16.4 % increase (Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe County data together, data through 09Se23). CDC Death rates due to Covid-19 in the last week for Florida, 3.2%, a – 13.5% decrease from last...

In a tight battle between new Monroe County rivals, the Horace O’Bryant Middle volleyball team took a pair of victories against Marathon Middle on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Key West. Both the Buccaneers A and B squads were able to prevail 2-1 in each match versus the Lady ’Fins, in the start on a rivalry for years to come.

The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada, Florida Keys, is presenting an exhibit called 'Aquanauts to Astronauts'. This exhibit explores the relationship between diving and space exploration. It shows how NASA uses diving and underwater living to train astronauts. The focus is on how space and the deep ocean are similar and different, and the difficulties they both pose. Visitors can see the suits and equipment used in space and underwater training, and learn about these two challenging environments.

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) recently honored Ocean Studies Charter School with a plaque for completing a five-year stewardship project as part of the Ocean Guardian Schools program. Marlies Tumolo, FKNMS education and outreach leader, awarded the plaque to science teacher Martha Loizeaux, who led the project at Ocean...

Prior to the season, the Coral Shores High girls cross country team had but one harrier who previously had completed a 5K, which may be hard to believe considering the Lady ’Canes raced to a fourth-place team finish out of 15 scoring teams on the course Tuesday, Sept. 19, during the Palm League Championship hosted by Dr. Krop at Greynolds Park in Miami. Just 14 points out of third, all four of the Lady ’Canes placed in the Top 35, led by Kai Guth who was eighth overall completing the three miles in 25:52.7, as teammates Jenna Mandozzi placed 16th with a time of 28:26.8, Julia Rusch crossed in 25th place clocking a 30:50.5 and rounding out the Coral Shores scorers was Saige Ensign in 31:38.5 for 31st place, during the event that was sponsored by the Key Largo Rotary. The Lady ’Canes will be back in action on Wednesday, Sept. 27, racing as part of the Dade County Youth Fair at Larry and Penny Thompson Park in Miami.

OHIO KEY, Fla. – For the last few weeks, people all over Florida have been treated to a rare sight: pink flamingos in the wild. The rose-colored birds have recently been spotted in the Everglades and hanging around in the Florida Keys. Local 10′s Janine Stanwood went bird watching...