🌱 Deputies say late-night park visit on Big Pine Key turned violent
Big Pine Key, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Big Pine Key! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies say late-night park visit on Big Pine Key turned violent
- Why a diver’s death near Big Pine Key has locals demanding caution
Also on today's calendar: First Friday on the Promenade and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some clouds, then sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 79.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida woman grabs, hits deputy during arrest in Florida Keys, MCSO says (cbsnews.com) — A woman was arrested late Saturday night at Pine Channel Park on Big Pine Key after deputies say she stayed after closing, had drug paraphernalia visible, and then grabbed and hit a deputy during the arrest. She was treated at Lower Keys Medical Center and taken to jail on multiple charges. Residents may notice increased patrols and enforcement of park hours on Big Pine Key. 
• Young mother killed by speeding boat while diving Florida Keys (divemagazine.com) — A diver was fatally struck by a boat while scuba diving off Little Palm Island, in waters near Big Pine Key, prompting a state investigation and renewed calls for boating safety. Authorities say the vessel stopped and assisted, and no charges have been announced yet. Locals are urging boaters around Big Pine Key to slow down and strictly respect diver-down flags.
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First Friday on the Promenade →
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FREE Aikido Classes at Big Pine Key Community Park →
Monroe County, FL Calendar, 31009 Atlantis Drive, Big Pine Key
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Story Time @ Big Pine →
Big Pine Key Branch Library, 213 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key
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Community Meeting: LOS Policy 301.1.2 CP (Virtual Meeting) →
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Long Key Household Hazardous Waste Collection →
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FREE Line Dance Classes - Big Pine Key Community Park →
Monroe County, FL Calendar, 31009 Atlantis Rd, Big Pine Key
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FREE Aikido Classes at Big Pine Key Community Park →
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Senior Programing by JOY - Plantation Key →
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Story Time @ Big Pine →
Big Pine Key Branch Library, 213 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key
10:30 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Senior Programing by JOY - Plantation Key →
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Veterans Affairs Satellite Office Open -- Marathon Library Branch →
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Meeting Notice: District III Advisory Committee Meeting →
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Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Leadership Committee Meeting →
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Wednesday May 13
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