KEY WEST

Saint Mary Star of the Sea getting one of the Vatican’s highest honors

Just a short walk from the party scene of Sloppy Joe’s and Captain Tony’s is eight acres of calm named after the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Hundreds of cockfighting chickens seized in the Keys

More than 250 chickens — allegedly used for cockfighting — were seized on Rockland Key on Thursday when authorities served warrants on two properties during a drug investigation.

Key Largo man convicted of beating Bubba the dog who swiped steak from kitchen

Jurors have found a Key Largo man guilty of felony animal cruelty that left an 8-month-old dog injured and fighting for its life.

Cat at Keys marine attraction shot and killed

A sweet-natured cat living as part of Theater of the Sea’s resident colony has died after being shot with a pellet from a high-powered air gun.

Marijuana growhouse suspect invites deputy inside — and ends up in jail

Some advice: If you're running a marijuana grow house, it's never a good idea to invite the cops in — especially if you're cutting up your plants in the wide open.

3 Key largo students rushed from school to hospital after ingesting drugs

Ambulances took three Key Largo School students to Mariners Hospital Monday afternoon after the children took some sort of drug.

Keys mayor wants crocodiles removed from human areas

The mayor of Islamorada is calling for the state to remove crocodiles from areas populated with people.

Aventura man tackles Keys ultra-marathon to raise epilepsy awareness

In the past six years, Aventura’s Glenn Fenster has made six solo bicycle trips across the country to raise awareness of epilepsy. This year, he skipped a seventh epic pedaling journey to watch his son, Nyle, graduate from high school.