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Over 200 volunteers joined forces on Earth Day to clean up Key West and protect its coral reefs, hauling away nearly 4,500 pounds of debris in a single day. The annual tradition brought together a community determined to preserve the natural beauty of the Florida Keys.
Two Florida attorneys joined a puzzle-solving team that cracked 41 escape rooms in 24 hours, setting a new world record. The Florida Keys beat the previous record by nine rooms through preparation, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.
A school resource officer in Marathon, Florida, ditched the serious stuff to celebrate with her school's championship-winning softball team. The heartwarming moment shows what happens when officers become real members of their school communities.
A green sea turtle named Nutella was rescued from Key Largo in December, tangled in fishing line and covered in tumors. After four months of intensive care including two surgeries and honey therapy, she returned to the ocean on Earth Day before a crowd of 200 cheering supporters.
A Florida Keys fishing captain and a Pennsylvania family battled a nearly 500-pound swordfish for five hours, then donated most of the meat to their community. The rare catch brought neighbors together for an unexpected feast.
Scientists in the Florida Keys are discovering powerful new medicines hidden in microscopic ocean organisms. Their work could lead to breakthroughs in cancer treatment, Alzheimer's research, and solutions to antibiotic resistance.
Snorkelers in the Florida Keys have been diving to an underwater music festival since 1985, where mermaids and musicians play submerged instruments to protect coral reefs. The event draws thousands to Looe Key Reef, raising awareness for the only living coral barrier reef in North America.