The Key West Post

The 2025 Year in Review: Highlights from Key West & Beyond

Key West Crime Updates from The Key West Post: Contains brief updates about crimes in Key West and the Florida Keys, as reported by local law enforcement and agencies.

Key West January 2026 Newsfeed: Breaking news from the Florida Keys.

Guest Faith Writer: God Remembers You-I tend to forget things: passwords, phone numbers, certain experiences from youth and people I haven’t seen in years. But I don’t forget those things or people that marked me or made a strong impression on me.

Ernest Hemingway wrote The Old Man and the Sea primarily in Cuba, at his home Finca Vigía, where he finished the novella in the early 1950s. The story is deeply rooted in Cuban fishing culture and the waters of the Gulf Stream, inspired by the fishermen Hemingway knew in the village of Cojímar. While the book is set in Cuba, Hemingway’s earlier years in Key West played an important role in shaping it. During the 1930s, he spent countless hours deep-sea fishing from Key West o

Key West Economy Strong in 2025: State and local economic and budget data through mid-2025 show continued travel demand, stable public finances, and consistent workforce trends in Florida, the Florida Keys, and Key West.

From Rainbow Crosswalks to Rainbow Fences in Key West: The debate first surfaced with rainbow-painted crosswalks, which were removed earlier this year by the Florida Department of Transportation. The removals weren't unique to Key West and followed similar actions taken in other Florida cities. Most city commissioners, the mayor, and their voters defied the law until, much like the immigration issue, Governor DeSantis stepped in to reinforce it. While many residents anticipa

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Food Pantries Update: Rare Show of Unity at City Commission: The Key West City Commission came together tonight in a rare show of unity, voting unanimously to provide emergency funding for local food banks and nonprofits. The resolution sets aside up to $75,000, money that will be distributed quickly to groups already serving families in need.

Guest sports writer, Jack Niles, shares information about Key West Conch, Frankie Grizzle-Malgrat, who is one of the most recognizable figures in college football. Read the article to learn why.

Key West mourns the passing of legendary quarterback George Mira, Sr.

Opinion: Yes, Liana, Santa Clause is Real: This is a reflection about the meaning of Christmas, and it connects to one of the most famous Christmas letters ever written to a little girl named Virginia.