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• MARATHON WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SHE ALLEGEDLY THREW KNIFE AT A MAN’S FACE November 17, 2025
  A 34-year-old Marathon woman was arrested on Nov. 13, after she allegedly threw a knife at a man’s face. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was called to a residence on 39th Street at approximately 5 p.m. regarding a battery. Deputies said Danielle Nichole Banks was fleeing from the scene in a vehicle but was quickly detained. […]
• COUNTY MONITORING BIG PROPERTY TAX DISCUSSION COMING TO TALLAHASSEE IN 2026 November 17, 2025
  The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recently approved the county’s 2026 state legislative agenda. Lisa Tennyson, the county’s legislative affairs director, outlined priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which will start Jan. 13. The county said the priorities reflect its ongoing dedication to preserving the unique environment, economy and quality of life in the […]
• IN PICTURES: FIRE RESCUE BENEVOLENT WAHOO TOURNAMENT NETS $60K  November 17, 2025
  The inaugural Marathon Fire Rescue Benevolent Wahoo Tournament brought a new level to fall fishing on Nov. 7 and 8, drawing 139 anglers across 30 boats. The tournament raised over $60,000 toward the purchase of a fire pump for the department’s new fire boat. With sunny skies and nary a breeze, conditions were ideal. The […]
• START THANKSGIVING DAY WITH THE TURKEY TROT 5K November 17, 2025
  The third annual Southernmost Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27 in Key West. With over 1,500 participants, the 5K run/walk and 1-mile Rooster Romp kick off at 8 a.m. from the Southernmost Point Buoy, and finish in the same spot.  Each runner will receive a soft race T-shirt (adult and youth […]
• SOMEONE YOU SHOULD MEET: ‘BOUNCY’ JOHN LEWIS FINDS TREASURE IN DAILY LIFE November 17, 2025
  When John Lewis worked for treasure hunter Mel Fisher in the 1970s, living at sea on a bare-bones salvage boat for weeks while seeking the shipwrecked 1622 Spanish galleon Atocha, he learned to make do with the resources at hand — even if that meant bartering lobster for a much humbler commodity.  “We’d spear our […]
• SMART TRAVEL: PROTECT YOUR DEVICES ON THE GO November 17, 2025
  As travelers prepare to head out for fall getaways, cybersecurity experts are warning that hackers may be tagging along — virtually. From airports to hotel lobbies, digital threats like public Wi-Fi scams, Bluetooth attacks and “juice jacking” are targeting travelers’ personal devices more than ever. “Any time you connect to a public network or plug […]