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Boat fire spreads to home in Marathon

Firefighters and deputies in Monroe County responded to a boat fire outside a residence on Camino Real Street in Marathon early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Monroe County School District hosts open houses ahead of students’ return to class

There was an open house on Tuesday at Key Largo, an A-rated public elementary and middle school in the Monroe County School District.

Marathon boat captain accused of threatening kayaking tourists for fishing: ‘The fish are his pets’

A Marathon boat captain is facing two felony and two misdemeanor charges after sheriff’s deputies said he threatened two out-of-state tourists, one of whom was a teenager, as they fished from kayaks near a resort where they were staying.

Eco-tourism helps endangered sea turtles in Florida Keys

The Turtle Hospital, which has been open for about four decades in Marathon, is suffering from budget cuts, but eco-tourism has been helping.

MCSO: Keys man tased, jailed after violent outburst at Marathon hospital

A 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday after deputies said he became violent and combative with law enforcement at Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon.

Police: Wanted felon fails to get away after crashes, duo’s help in taxi in Florida Keys

Brittan Smith, a drug offender on probation, was back behind bars after she failed to get away from detectives in the Florida Keys, police reported Thursday.

MCSO: Man armed with AR-15 turns gun on himself after shooting at deputies’ vehicles

A man who was armed with an AR-15 took his own life Thursday night after shooting at Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vehicles in Marathon, authorities confirmed Friday morning.

Florida sea turtles continue being rescued from trap lines as conversations sound alarm

This week’s Don’t Trash Our Treasure has a concerning update on Florida sea turtles. Though nesting numbers are up, adult turtles continue to face threats due to human pressure.

Man accused of spitting in deputy’s face in Monroe County

A Marathon man was arrested Tuesday after he spat in the face of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy, authorities announced Wednesday.