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Three members of a large-scale cocaine trafficking organization operating in the Florida Keys have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a years-long conspiracy to distribute cocaine throughout Monroe County. U.S. District Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II sentenced John Robert Strama Jr., 44, Pedro Luis Lugo Jr., 38, and Elvis Lazaro Ruiz, 34,

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning. Deputies will be patrolling school zones in marked and unmarked cars to make sure drivers realize school is back in session. They will also be concentrating on areas surrounding schools and

Leading up to the November general election, the Keys Weekly is committed to helping our community learn more about the candidates running to represent them. In the Gem of the Florida Keys this fall, two seated Key Colony Beach commissioners – Mayor Freddie Foster and commissioner Kirk Diehl – will square off with Lynne Benton

Jody Houser, a registered nurse at Lower Keys Medical Center, has received a national Nursing Excellence Award.  Houser was surprised with a reception that included her colleagues, hospital leaders and Key West Mayor Danise Henriquez, where she received a crystal plaque and symbolic check for the cash award she received.  Houser joined Lower Keys Medical

“Made on Morada Way,” a summer art exhibit featuring the work of Upper Keys artists, debuted on Aug. 1 with an opening reception at the Hale Gallery in Islamorada.  The exhibit features the work of more than 20 artists, some of whom have galleries within the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District, a six-block corridor