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Guest Writer: Running Reflections from an Ultra Marathoner

Photo of the Day: Key West Rotary in 1920-Members of the Rotary Club at the ground-breaking ceremony for Bayview Park, early 1920s. In the photo, in order, are George A.T. Roberts, George V. Perpall, Clifford Hicks, George Knowles, Sebastian Cabrera Jr., Dr. J.M. Renedo, Dr. William R. Warren, Dr. J.Y. Porter Jr., Charles Ketchum, J. Frank Johnson, Henry Thompson, Warren Watrous, B.C. Moreno, George Waite, L. Russell Warner, W.L. Bates, William H. Maloney, Dr. Cornelius Kemp

The District 5 seat on the Key West City Commission became vacant following the passing of Commissioner Mary Lou Hoover on November 19, 2025. Hoover had represented District 5 since 2018 and was widely respected for her dedication to civic service. Under Section 2-31 of the Key West Code of Ordinances, the City Commission was required to appoint an interim commissioner within fifteen days of the vacancy.

The last time Key West faced the unusual task of appointing an interim city commissioner was in 1995, when District 6 Commissioner Emery Major was suspended and later removed from office. Governor Lawton Chiles issued the suspension on June 30, 1995, after federal investigators uncovered evidence of election fraud and bribery tied to Major’s 1993 campaign. The suspension created a vacancy that required immediate action under city law, much like the current District 5 process

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The Future of Key West 2026 Elections: Turnout and Tension-Key West politics reveal a striking contrast between uncontested victories and hard-fought campaigns. Nearly 30% of city leadership entered office without voter input, while other races—like Commissioner Lissette Carey’s—showed how turnout and credibility can decide outcomes. As the 2026 elections approach, Mayor DeeDee Henriquez faces her first real challenge against Commissioner Sam Kaufman, setting up a contest tha

Key West School Violates Parental Rights: Key West parent blasts Horace O’Bryant Middle School for “egregious violation of parental rights” after daughter held during dismissal.

School Board Member Sue Woltanski's Liberal Ideology: After attending the State Board of Education meeting on 11/13/25 near Tallahassee, Woltanski posted a blog article mocking everything they said and voted to approve. Thankfully, the meeting was recorded and people can watch the video and compare it to the liberal twist she puts on what actually happened at the there. She makes a list in her blog of the "troubling moments" at the meeting. Only a liberal like her would ca

Immigration enforcement in the Florida Keys has taken center stage over the past year, blending local politics with national priorities. In November 2025, federal agents staged roadside stops in Key Largo, detaining individuals from cars and buses while a helicopter circled overhead. These visible operations signaled a renewed emphasis on border security in the Upper Keys.

Photo of the Day: Joseph Bum Farto; In 1975, federal authorities launched Operation Conch, a covert investigation targeting corruption within Key West’s municipal government.

Photo of the Day: Key West Fire Department (1900)