Key West

Key West finds most of those living 'on the hook' are part of the local workforce

Nancy Klingener

A bill in the Florida Legislature would bring a 90-day anchoring limit in the Keys closer by reducing the number of new moorings near Key West from 250 to 100 before it can take effect.

Lofton "Coffee" Butler sits on his couch in December, 2021.

Key West mourns island icon Lofton "Coffee" Butler

Nancy Klingener

Coffee Butler was one of Key West's favorite entertainers, so beloved the city named its new waterfront amphitheater in his honor.

Barbara says that meringue brings out the best in a Key Lime Pie.

The FIU president’s exit, rent prices skyrocket, the fight over the state dessert

Leslie Ovalle Atkinson

FIU’s president resigns amid harassment accusations and his struggles to take care of his wife, with dementia. Rents are climbing with no end in sight. And the debate over key lime pie and strawberry shortcake, which should represent Florida?

‘Last Train to Paradise’: the story of the Overseas Railroad to Key West

Leslie Ovalle Atkinson

This month’s Sundial Book Club title is about Henry Flagler and his dream to build the impossible railroad.

Key West resident Pedro Lara takes a selfie in front of the Southernmost Point as waves from Hurricane Irma crash over the wall on Sept. 9, 2017. The 20-ton concrete buoy, which marks the Southernmost Point and 90 miles to Cuba, is one of Key West’s famous landmarks. Tourists flock to the marker every day to take photos, snap selfies, buy a souvenir or two.

‘Last Train to Paradise,’ Chile’s progressive shift, the mystery of the burned buoy in Key West

Leslie Ovalle Atkinson

This month’s Sundial Book Club is about Henry Flagler and his dream to build the impossible railroad. Chile just elected its youngest president ever, who is also very progressive. And the Southernmost landmark has been restored after two vandals tried to destroy it.

Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho

The newest member of the U.S. Congress, searching for a new superintendent and coping with cars taking back the streets

The newest member of Congress comes from South Florida. Finding a new Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent is happening fast — too fast for some. And Miami Beach's Ocean Drive will open up again soon for cars.

The newest member of the U.S. Congress, searching for a new superintendent and coping with cars taking back the streets

The newest member of Congress comes from South Florida. Finding a new Miami-Dade County Public Schools superintendent is happening fast — too fast for some. And Miami Beach's Ocean Drive will open up again soon for cars.

This photo provided by The City of Key West shows Southernmost Point buoy on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Key West. Police are searching for two people who burned a part of Key West’s famous Southernmost Point buoy early New Year’s Day after setting a fire near the landmark tourism icon.

Repairs are complete on the famous Southernmost Point buoy in Key West after it was damaged by fire

Associated Press

Two men are accused of torching a Christmas tree next to the buoy.

the southernmost point buoy in key west with a sign in front of it that says wet paint.

Key West's Southernmost Point already on the mend after New Year's vandalism

Nancy Klingener

The iconic buoy-shaped Southernmost Point marker was charred in the early morning hours of New Year's Day — but repairs are already underway.

Gary Marion, also known as Sushi, descends into a crowd in a large red high heel. The drag diva had dropped for 25 years in a row.

Despite COVID surge, Key West planning to party on for New Year's Eve

Gwen Filosa

New Year's Eve in Key West will feature a drag queen in a shoe, a giant conch shell and more dropping at midnight.

a woman cuts the ribbon a new home built for her by members of the community

Responding to the call: Key West firefighters lead community effort to replace home lost to fire

Nancy Klingener

Almost two years after her home was destroyed in a fire, a Key West resident receives a replacement — from the community.

A rendering of proposed housing to be built in Key West.

Key West voters to decide on longer lease for potential affordable housing land

Nancy Klingener

A parcel of land that was transferred from the Navy to the city of Key West almost 20 years ago could provide affordable housing in the island's historically Black neighborhood. But first voters have to approve.