Florida Keys

The Florida Keys, a collection of idyllic islands and a popular tourist destination, have frequently made headlines on CiberCuba for a variety of dramatic and significant events. From the ongoing arrival of Cuban rafters seeking freedom to environmental concerns such as the mysterious death of hammerhead sharks, the news encompasses both humanity and nature. Recent headlines feature thrilling rescues, survival in extreme conditions, and the constant watch of the Border Patrol. Additionally, local happenings like illegal fishing and the sale of multimillion-dollar properties paint a complex picture of life in the Keys. Discover these and other captivating stories that reflect the vibrant tapestry of life in the Florida Keys on CiberCuba.

A cold front arrives in South Florida, bringing the lowest temperatures since February

Human head found on Key Biscayne beach, Florida

Family of young Cuban woman who died in a tragic boating accident in the Florida Keys: “She was special.”

Deer in the Florida Keys face their biggest threat in decades

One dead and four injured in a boating accident in the Florida Keys

Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba through Artemisa

Hurricane Rafael makes landfall in Artemisa with destructive force

Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens as it heads towards the Cayman Islands

Alert in South Florida: Rafael threatens the Keys with tornadoes and heavy rain

Rubiera warns about the imminent Hurricane Rafael and its potential effects on Cuba

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed and threatens to reach Cuba as a hurricane

Possible Tropical Cyclone 18 is forming in the Caribbean: It would impact western Cuba as a hurricane

Alert issued for a potential cyclone in the Caribbean that could develop into a hurricane and impact Cuba

Two men from Miami, arrested by the Coast Guard during a trip to Cuba, are accused of human trafficking

Cuban political prisoner missing after arriving by boat in the Florida Keys

Man survives clinging to a refrigerator in the sea during Hurricane Milton's passage through Florida

Florida authorities warn about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in floodwaters

Rafters challenge Hurricane Helene but are intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard and returned to Cuba

Miami-Dade schools remain open despite the threat of Hurricane Helene

At least 142 Cuban rafters have died trying to reach the U.S. during 2024

Two raftsmen are repatriated to Cuba by the U.S. Coast Guard.

84-year-old woman escapes from Cuba by boat: "There is nothing there."

The U.S. repatriates 41 Cuban migrants, including five who spent seven days adrift

Cuban children enjoy fishing in the Florida Keys

Cuban rafters celebrate as they signal their proximity to land on their journey to Miami

Mass evacuations are being prepared ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby in Florida

Florida on alert for the arrival of a tropical storm in the coming days

The U.S. returns 34 detained Cuban rafters found at sea

Ten Cubans, including two minors, were arrested after arriving by boat in Key West

The U.S. repatriates 32 Cuban balseros intercepted near Cayo Marathon