The Latest Breaking News from Florida Keys

Hurricane Ian Pounds Florida as a Monster Storm

Hurricane Ian plunged much of coastal southwest Florida into darkness Wednesday, as the monster storm brought "catastrophic" storm surges, wind and flooding that had officials readying a huge emergency response. The US Border Patrol said 20 migrants were missing after their boat sank, with four Cubans swimming to shore in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 29, 2022

Florida Keys deputies shoot and kill off-duty federal air marshal they say pointed rifle at them

MIAMI — Florida Keys deputies Wednesday morning shot and killed an off-duty federal law enforcement officer who they said pointed a semi-automatic rifle at them.

Miami Herald · Aug 11, 2022

Florida Keys deputies shoot and kill off-duty federal agent they say pointed gun at them

MIAMI — Florida Keys deputies Wednesday morning shot and killed an off-duty federal law enforcement officer who they said pointed a gun at them.

Miami Herald · Aug 10, 2022

Annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Begins in Florida Keys

The annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest began in Key West Thursday, marking the 123rd anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s July 21 birth. This year's competition attracted 135 portly, bearded men, who are endeavoring to prove their likeness to the famed American author. The contest is a highlight of Key West’s annual Hemingway…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

A hotel in Miami Beach, another in Florida Keys just named among best in the world

MIAMI — Two South Florida hotels are among the best hotels in the world, according to a popular travel website.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2022

The Florida Keys reports its first confirmed case of monkeypox

MIAMI — The Florida Keys has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, state Health Department officials said Wednesday.

Miami Herald · Jul 13, 2022

Quick Fix: Savor island flavors with Coconut Rum-Glazed Mahi-Mahi

At a recent dinner we were offered a pina colada, a frothy, refreshing cocktail made with rum and coconut milk. It’s a popular drink in the Florida Keys. It started me thinking about the sunny islands of the Keys with the abundance of sweet fresh fish. I decided to use…

Tribune News Service · Jun 2, 2022

Rehabilitated dolphin leaves quarantine at Florida facility

A rescued juvenile bottlenose dolphin flown from Texas to a Florida Keys research center seven weeks ago has been moved to the facility’s primary dolphin lagoon

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Son of billionaire killed by boat propeller after jumping into water to save fiancée

Juan Carlos Escotet Alviarez was taking part in fishing competition in Florida Keys

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

Review: Killer gives the Florida Keys condo lifestyle a try

In “Mermaid Confidential,” Tim Dorsey’s 25th slapstick-noir novel featuring obsessive-compulsive serial killer Serge Storms, the anti-hero tries condo life in the Florida Keys

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022