Today's News

In 1964, Congress “got it”.  Our nation’s leaders were making intelligent, selfless decisions that advanced the condition of America.  President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964; prohibiting discrimination in public places, providing for the integration of schools and other public facilities and making employment discrimination illegal. Then on Sept. 3, for all the American people and wildlife for generations to come, public lands were put aside to remain forever wild by the Wilderness Act. 

Venomous invaders from the South Pacific and Indian oceans are in the Cedar Keys area to stay, according to a scientist from the University of Florida.

Cedar Key Beacon fishing columnist Capt'n. Danny Allen and his hometown are the starts in a nationally televised show on the Pursuit Channel and NBC Sports Network on Feb. 12 and 26.

The Cedar Key Arts Center announces Jessica Rothbard as its selection of coordinator for its summer art program. 

Rothbard, a degreed art teacher, will be heading up a team of volunteers to make the summer art program a success. The fundraiser at the Community Center was the site of approximately 100 local citizens who dined and participated in a silent auction and raffle to further the aims of the Cedar Key Art Center. Many thanks to all who participated.