Key West history

County leaders are preparing to undertake a major project at the Monroe County Courthouse in Key West. They’re hoping to fortify the iconic 1890s-era building, with help from architects specializing in historic preservation, to withstand 200 miles per hour winds.

Mallory Square is Key West's famous tourist spot for watching the sunset. The lead Florida Keys historian for the Monroe County Public Library system said it's not named for Stephen Mallory who was secretary of the Confederate Navy.

For years tourists have flocked to take photos at Key West's Southernmost Point Marker.That came to a halt when the concrete buoy was damaged during…

Key West has a great restaurant scene — but people who live on the island know that to get true local delicacies you have to get inside someone's kitchen.…