Jonathan LeBaron appeared in court Thursday morning in prison stripes. He didn't visibly react when the prosecutor told Judge Mark Jones that he's going to ask for the death penalty.

State prosecutors announced Thursday they're seeking the death penalty for Jonathan Leo LeBaron, the man charged with the Feb. 10 murder of Richard Gardner, who was beaten to death on his boat at Oceanside Marina on Stock Island.

Posted - Saturday, July 04, 2009 11:01 AM EDT

It wouldn't be a Marathon City Council election if "Bicycle" Joan Nelson didn't throw her name in the hat.

Posted - Saturday, July 04, 2009 11:01 AM EDT

There are fireworks displays this year in Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Sugarloaf and Key West, and parades in the morning in both Key Largo and Marathon to celebrate the nation's birthday.

Posted - Friday, July 03, 2009 11:01 AM EDT

Several dozen recreational divers and anglers, shark scientists and conservationists urged the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Tuesday to adopt stronger shark rules than recommended by an interstate management panel.

Posted - Friday, July 03, 2009 11:00 AM EDT

FISH TALES | Capt. Doug Jeffrey

The fishing has been at best a little tough. It is not the fish that are causing our problems, it is Mother Nature. Between the high winds, blinding rains and thunderstorms, fishing was difficult at best.

Posted - Friday, July 03, 2009 11:00 AM EDT

Winners in Kids Fishing Derby show their trophies during an awards ceremony at the Key Colony Inn.

Middle Keys youngsters braved the elements on June 24 for the four annual Cities of Key Colony Beach and Marathon Kids Fishing Derby.

Posted - Wednesday, July 01, 2009 10:59 AM EDT

BENEATH THE SURFACE | Erin Magee

“Pinch your nose and blow.” As scuba divers we’ve all heard that before. I’ve said it myself to many students in the past. But with that phrase comes tensed stomachs, bulging eyes and purple faces.

Posted - Friday, July 03, 2009 11:00 AM EDT

Fireworks over Blackwater Sound in Key Largo start at 10 p.m.

Key Largo The Fourth of July starts this year in Key Largo with a "Stay Ahead of the Parade" 5k run at 9:30 a.m. from Anthony's at mile marker 98.2. The 34th annual Fourth of July parade sponsored by the Reporter follows at 10 a.m., with Louis "Woody" Woodward, commander of the American Legion Post 333, serving as this year's grand marshal.

Posted - Tuesday, June 30, 2009 09:14 PM EDT

SOUTH FLORIDA ATTRACTIONS

You’d be hard-pressed to believe anybody doesn’t know about Black Point Marina as you circle the park’s 102 acres on a recent sunny Sunday afternoon in hunt of parking — which seems to be as rare as a celebrity who is not yet on Twitter.

Posted - Friday, May 01, 2009 09:52 AM EDT

Eleven sculptures from Seward Johnson’s ICONS series on the porch and grounds in an effort to engage passersby. The life-size sculptures show everyday people frozen in a moment like a pair playing Frisbee on the lawn, for instance, and an old man sweeping up the debris leftover from the night before. (Photo by SEAN KINNEY)

The Key West Art and Historical Society provides locals and tourist alike with three first-class museums and properties featuring a myriad of art, cultural and historic exhibits.

Posted - Sunday, January 18, 2009 10:25 AM EST