MIAMI – South Florida schools are operating as normal Friday despite approaching tropical system. However, they are addressing weather concerns. “Our district is working closely
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FWC IDs woman killed in Keys parasailing accident
KEY WEST (CBSMiami) – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission has identified the woman killed in a parasailing accident in the Keys Monday. According
Orphaned Dolphin Finds Forever Home In Florida Keys
MARATHON (CBSMiami/FKNB) – A rescued juvenile male bottlenose dolphin, flown from Texas to the Marathon-based Dolphin Research Center seven weeks ago, was successfully moved to
Nearly $80K Worth Of Drugs Have Washed Ashore In Florida Keys In First 5 Days Of May
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Nearly $80,000 worth of drugs have been discovered along the coastline of the Florida Keys since the start of May. That’s according
Earth Day Celebrated In Florida Keys With Sea Turtle Release
Bette Zirkelbach, right, manager of the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital, observes “TJ Sharp,” a juvenile green sea turtle, crawl into the ocean Friday, April 22,
Conch Republic Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Symbolic Secession From US
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The Florida Keys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their symbolic secession from the United States, motivated by a 1982 U.S. Border
Florida Keys Sheriff’s ‘Farm’ Benefits Animals, Inmates And The Public
KEY WEST (CBSMiami/FKNB) – A one-of-a-kind refuge managed by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in the Florida Keys benefits the animals, inmates, and the public.
41st Annual Seven Mile Bridge Run Attracts 1,500 Competitors
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – One thousand five hundred runners competed in the 41st annual Seven Mile Bridge Run on Saturday. Collin Wainwright, 26, from Springfield, Pennsylvania,
Six Cuban Migrants Rescued From Capsized Boat Off Sugarloaf Key
Six migrants were rescued from a Rustica vessel that capsized near Sugarloaf Key. (Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection) MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Six migrants were
Seven Mile Bridge To Close For Annual Race
MARATHON (CBSMiami/AP) — If you’re heading to the lower Florida Keys this weekend, here’s a traffic alert for you. The Seven Mile Bridge will close