Key West Florida United States Travel News

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At 61, Diana Nyad Is Ready to Swim From Cuba to US

(Aug. 29) -- If at first you don't succeed, wait 32 years and try again -- this time without a shark cage. It was the summer of 1978 when, after spending nearly 42 hours battling 8-foot waves, long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad gave up on her bid to set a new long-distance swimming record by crossing the Straits of Florida...

Dengue Fever Cases Reported in Parts of Florida

(July 24) -- Once almost wiped out by a pesticide no longer in use, dengue fever is rearing its ugly head again in areas of Florida. The disease, which is sometimes called "break-bone fever" for the crushing pain it inflicts, has shown up in some parts of the state, including tourist playground Key West. There also have...