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A KEY WEST ORIGINAL: JOY NULISCH JOINS THE KEYS WEEKLY ‘SIDE TRACKS’ PODCAST TO TALK CONCH BASEBALL, ISLAND LIFE
Joy Nulisch is a lifelong public schools educator, a podcaster, a Key West Conch Baseball expert and leader of the local fandom, a wedding officiant and a proud dog owner of Tito. https://omny.fm/shows/the-florida-keys-weekly-podcast/joyfinal-pod-0702/embed. In short, she’s a true ‘Conch,’ the term of endearment and historic designation for someone born and...
LOBSTERFEST SIZZLES IN KEY WEST AUG. 8-11
Seafood lovers can sample all sorts of recipes featuring Florida’s spiny lobster during the annual Key West Lobsterfest Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 8-11, with events that include a giant lobster boil and a downtown street fair offering several culinary versions of the crustacean.. Now in its 27th year, the...
Loosen Your Belt For The 4th Of July Key Lime Pie Eating Contest
If you are still looking for a quick 4th getaway from Southwest Florida, there is a lot happening this week in Key West. If you think you’ve got the skills, consider entering an iconic eating competition while your there. Loosen your belt for the 4th of July Key Lime Pie Eating Contest.
15 Cuban Migrants Reach Key West Shores Aboard Homemade Vessel
On a tranquil Sunday evening, the shores of Key West became the landing site for a group of 15 Cuban migrants, an event confirmed by U.S. Border Patrol agents and additional partner agencies. The group had traveled across perilous seas in a homemade vessel, navigating toward the dream of a different life. This arrival occurred on Smathers Beach, as reported by WSVN.
Florida officials issue dengue fever alert
Local health officials have issued a dengue fever alert in the Florida Keys after discovering two cases were locally acquired. The Florida Health Department issued the mosquito-borne illness alert in Monroe County, where officials said there have been two reported cases of locally acquired dengue fever — meaning that those dengue virus infections (DENV) were…
Florida woman stuck in Turks and Caicos pleads guilty
Sharitta Gier, the Florida woman arrested alongside others in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in their luggage, has pleaded guilty to her charges -- and hopes to return home to Orlando soon. It's been 52 days since she was arrested. In that time, others have gone through their cases, were sentenced to a fine, and allowed to return home.
Jamaican-Americans in Florida nervous as Hurricane Beryl heads towards island
TAMPA, Fla. - David Luckain is so proud of his Jamaican restaurant on West Waters Avenue in Tampa that he's opening a second one on the east side of town. "We want to make a Jamaican oasis in Tampa," said Luckain. "So, you could just tap into it whenever you want to."
Birth, death certificates affected by Florida health system outage
Floridians may have to wait longer to get birth and death certificates as the state Department of Health deals with server issues. State tax collectors’ offices and funeral homes say they haven’t been able to access the online system needed to issue certificates since last week. They say...
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