The Key West Post

The Fentanyl Crisis in Key West: Fentanyl is a uniquely deadly drug — made with chemicals sourced in China, produced in Mexico and smuggled across what used to be Biden’s open border. It is the ugliest and deadly consequence of illegal immigration.  Even a tiny amount can kill. This deadly drug reached Key West by at least 2023. Since then, the island has seen near-fatal overdoses, high-profile arrests and a months-long, multi-agency crackdown aimed at stopping shipments and

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.