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Bearded, burly Ernest Hemingway doppelgängers compete for lookalike prize
July 22, 2024 | 6:23pmIt was the old man and the sea of clones.
The southernmost home in the US hits the market for $18.5M: 'North America Begins Here'
July 17, 2024 | 3:59pmIn Key West, a standout home with a unique crown is now up for sale.
Sydney Sweeney buys $13.5M oceanfront Florida mansion: Aquarium, 520-bottle wine room and more
June 6, 2024 | 1:00pmThe "Euphoria" star, 26, snagged the property for $4.5 million less than its asking price. This is the fourth home she has purchased since 2021.
This is the most popular spring break destination — it's also the least safe
February 8, 2024 | 3:05pmIt's good to be king?
Watch: American Airlines pilot assist with loading baggage on flight
January 8, 2024 | 5:16pmAn American Airlines pilot is getting praise after he stepped out of the cockpit and went down to the tarmac to help load luggage onto the plane.
Slippery character in banana costume arrested for public urination
November 2, 2023 | 1:48pmA Florida college student dressed as a banana tried to give cops the clip after allegedly being caught urinating in public.
Ghost hunter 'cursed' after visiting 'most haunted doll in the world'
October 15, 2023 | 6:20am“We got attacked after the blood ritual was performed and felt like we caught on fire. It got insanely hot and then we both ended up throwing up,” Kalani Smith...
Wisconsin man wins Key West's annual Ernest Hemingway lookalike contest on 11th attempt
July 26, 2023 | 9:03pmA Wisconsin man took home first prize in Key West's annual Ernest Hemingway lookalike contest -- 11 years after he first entered the event.
Key West real estate mogul charged with shooting man for peeing on wall faces new murder rap
June 16, 2023 | 4:19am"This is a violent murder that has left the family devastated and, frankly, the city of Key West as well."
Diver, 22, rescued after being swept by powerful Gulf Stream current
January 25, 2023 | 1:10pmA 21-year-old Florida free diver was caught in the powerful Gulf Stream current, which swept him into shark-infested waters – before his elated family found him several hours later amid...
What's your perfect vacation destination based on your zodiac sign?
July 12, 2022 | 7:46pmAstrology is an essential tool for understanding the self, relationship dynamics and our challenging and triumphant qualities. The stars are also helpful when vacation planning, indicating what places around the...
Boat captain cut tow line in Florida parasailing accident that killed young mom
June 1, 2022 | 6:03pmA Florida boat captain's decision to cut a parasail tow line may have contributed to a horrific Memorial Day accident that claimed the life of a young mom, an expert...
Mom killed, sons injured after freak Florida parasailing accident
May 31, 2022 | 3:18pmA mother died and her two sons were injured in a horrific Memorial Day accident after they slammed into Key West's Old Seven-Mile Bridge while parasailing.
What a frockus: Battle rages over public nudity at Key West's annual Fantasy Fest
May 5, 2022 | 6:12pmLocal ordinances in Key West officially ban nudity, but many Fantasy Festers elude the rule with body paint -- or just ignore it altogether.
Iconic Florida buoy repaired after fire damage
January 8, 2022 | 11:30amKey West's famous Southernmost Point buoy was damaged by vandals last week.
Vandals set fire to Key West's iconic Southernmost Point landmark
January 1, 2022 | 9:20pmThe widely photographed tourist attraction was charred when the vandals lit a Christmas tree on fire in front of the monument around 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
Florida deputies jailed, suspended after brawl with sailors
December 20, 2021 | 1:51amTwo Florida deputies were suspended after they were arrested in Key West for an alleged off-duty brawl with Navy sailors over the weekend, authorities said.
At least 2 killed, 10 missing after boat capsizes near Key West: Coast Guard
May 27, 2021 | 7:21pmA boat capsizing off the coast of Key West in Florida has resulted in two deaths and ten people missing, according to the Coast Guard.
Annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest returns in Florida
May 8, 2021 | 2:32pmThe annual Ernest Hemingway look-alike contest is set to return to the Florida Keys after being postponed last year due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Florida woman walks into jewelry store, complains and steals $15K diamond ring
February 25, 2021 | 11:29pmA Florida woman swiped a $15,000 diamond ring from a jewelry store after making a fuss about a previous purchase, police said Thursday. The jewel heist took place on Feb....