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Virginia man arrested after high-speed Florida Keys chase

A man from an affluent Washington, D.C. suburb is facing a bevy of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he…

Voters to cast ballots in general elections across South Florida, including mayoral races

Voters across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are heading to the polls this Tuesday to decide several key local races — including mayoral…

Trio arrested after vehicle leads deputies on wrong-way chase in upper Keys

Several people were taken into custody Monday following a chase in the Florida Keys that started with an unlicensed contracting investigation.

Two men arrested in the Florida Keys after apparent migrant landing, deputies say

Monroe County deputies arrested the captain of a makeshift boat and a driver accused of picking up migrants after a landing in…

MCSO civilian employee arrested for DUI

A civilian employee working for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been arrested.

Officer with FWC jumps into action to save driver trapped underneath vehicle

Heart pounding body camera video shows the moments after a car crashes on the 18-mile stretch of US-1 in the Florida Keys.

Two dead during Florida’s lobster mini-season: Monroe County deputies

Two people are dead and a juvenile was hurt during Florida’s lobster mini-season, according to the Monroe County Sheriff Deputies.

Man arrested for hitting, kicking another man with brick in Key Largo

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the violent incident stemmed from an argument regarding his alcohol use.

Florida woman facing cyberstalking charges

A 51-year-old woman is facing a cyberstalking charge after authorities said she sent a series of alarming emails to a staff member…

‘No Kings’ protests underway in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across South Florida on Saturday as part of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, voicing opposition to President Donald…

Florida Keys man facing charges after allegedly spitting on deputy

A man from Marathon is accused of spitting on a deputy and is now facing battery charges.

Florida man arrested for Chex Mix armed robbery: Cops

A Florida Keys man is accused of confronting a store clerk with a knife after stealing from the store.

Man flies to Miami-Dade hospital after shark attack

A helicopter flew a man to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami-Dade County after a shark attack in the Monroe County area.

Man convicted of killing 14-year-old brother

A Florida Keys judge found a man guilty Thursday of murdering his 14-year-old brother in 2020 — and trying to kill his…

Fishermen in the Florida Keys spot Great white shark

A group of fishermen in the Florida Keys got a big surprise while fishing off the Florida Keys.

Woman killed, five others ejected from boat in Florida Keys

Woman dead, five others ejected from vessel in Florida Keys

One person died and five others were ejected from a boat that made a hard right in the Florida Keys, officials said…

13-year-old shark attacker survivor returns to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to inspire others

Jameson Reeder Jr. received lifesaving emergency surgery at Nicklaus when he was attacked by a shark in the Florida Keys.

Rescue animals, inmates find unlikely bond in Florida Keys

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is an animal farm you have never seen before.

Race to restore aging lighthouse in the Florida Keys

Over 300 swimmers raced 8 miles on Saturday to support restoring an aging Florida Keys lighthouse.

Early voting starts in Miami-Dade

In-person early voting in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties for the Primary Election begins Monday.

Body cam video shows moments after snorkeler hit by boat in Florida Keys

Newly-released body camera video shows deputies and firefighters working to rescue a snorkeler injured by a boat propeller after being struck off…

Authorities take more than 120 migrants who came ashore in Key West into custody

More than 120 migrants landed in Key West early Wednesday morning, U.S. Border Patrol and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

2 arrested for stealing fishing rods in Monroe County

Two men from Miami-Dade County arrested for stealing fishing rods in Monroe County.

Pastor accused of child sex abuse appears in court

A pastor appeared in Monroe County court on Saturday to face charges after deputies accused him of child sex abuse.

Monroe deputy charged with burglary

A Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Key West.

Video shows Minnesota woman slam into Keys deputy at nearly 4 times legal limit, cops say

Florida Highway Patrol troopers jailed 26-year-old Alexandra Baraga on several drunken driving charges after authorities say she hit a Monroe County deputy’s…

Group of suspected Cuban migrants come ashore in upper Florida Keys

Authorities responded to a migrant landing on Thursday morning in the Florida Keys.

Bizarre sawfish sightings spread north from Florida Keys, confirmed deaths rise

What started as a normal afternoon on the water became a memorable encounter for passengers on the MyKeys Tours of Islamorada on…

Deputy kills armed 15-year-old girl in Florida Keys, sheriff says

A deputy fatally shot an armed 15-year-old girl in the Lower Florida Keys Monday morning, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Keys woman accused of attacking man

Sabrina Smithwick is facing charges of aggravated assault and criminal mischief after allegedly attacking a man in the Florida Keys.

Homestead man arrested for sending nudes to minor in The Keys

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Saturday press release that 26-year-old Rafael Felipe Bajos of Homestead is facing charges out…

Small plane crash injures 1 in Key Largo

A small plane crash at the Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo sent one person to the hospital Friday afternoon, according to…

Great white shark pinged off Islamorada

10-foot-long shark pinged off the Florida Keys

Loggerhead sea turtle released back into the ocean

Ida the sea turtle is back to swimming off the Florida Keys after she was found entangled in a lobster trap earlier…

3 airlifted, several injured after Keys head-on crash

A head-on collision in the Florida Keys Saturday has left three hospitalized and multiple people injured, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s…

Woman injured after personal watercraft she was riding on explodes

A woman was thrown off a personal watercraft when it exploded in the waters off the Florida Keys.

Florida’s ‘Dr. Deep’ resurfaces after a record 100 days living underwater

A university professor who spent 100 days living underwater at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers resurfaced Friday and raised his…

Deputies have secret ‘Coral’ weapon against fentanyl

Monroe County deputies have been counting on a K-9 named Coral to find fentanyl during their life-saving missions.

911 call released after man bitten by shark in Florida Keys

Keys residents still looking for another home after balcony collapses at apartment complex

Nearly one month after a concrete balcony collapsed at an apartment complex in the Florida Keys, many residents said they are still…

Powerboat racers go flying in Florida Keys

Wild video making the rounds online shows a powerboat spinning out in rough waters in the Florida Keys. In seconds, two people…

Monroe officials investigating after deputy arrested for DUI

A 27-year- old, Michael Lane, was arrested for driving under the influence after he was found asleep while off-duty around 2 a.m.,…

Residents of Florida Keys remote island concerned after blaze consumes home

A fire over the weekend on a remote island in the Florida Keys is under investigation, and has neighbors who live mostly…

Monroe County building dedicated emergency operations center in the Florida Keys

Despite being in the path of many storms, the Florida Keys hasn’t had a dedicated emergency operations center to coordinate for a…

Video shows Key West businessman fatally shooting unarmed 21-year-old, prosecutors say

Newly-obtained surveillance video from the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office showed the morning they say a well-known Key West businessman fatally shot…

Officials say Florida Keys water pressure to be reduced indefinitely

Residents in the Florida Keys may be noticing reduced water pressure.

Monroe County commissioners to discuss spending $52 million on new medical helicopters

Monroe County is considering shelling out up to $52 million dollars to replace their 22-year-old Trauma Star Helicopters that take patients from…

Rescuers respond to Key Largo construction accident

A worker fell from a crane in a construction accident in Key Largo Tuesday afternoon, sources in Monroe County