The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) honored the lives and legacy of fallen heroes, veterans, and active-duty military service members and their families with a ceremony on Thursday, May 21 on the Key West Campus. The event, “A 250-Year Salute to American Heroes,” was held in observance of National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day. The ceremony opened with an invocation by Army veteran, former chaplain, and CFK Marine Engineering instructor Ed Coy, followed by the national anthem, performed by Maceya Carey, a CFK Academy high school student. CFK President and CEO Dr. Jonathan Gueverra then delivered his annual Memorial Day Salute, honoring the late Raymond Blazevic—Navy veteran, prisoner of war, alumnus, historian, and beloved “Citizen Ray” of Key West. The ceremony concluded with Christina McMahon, daughter of the honoree and a CFK alumna, raising an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of CFK’s 60th Anniversary. She was assisted by veterans with close ties to the College: John Parce, Navy veteran, scholarship supporter, and member of the CFK Foundation Board of Directors; Terrance Varney, Army veteran, alumnus, and CFK Dive Facilities Manager; and Eddie Kertis, Army veteran, alumnus, and member of the College’s Board of Trustees.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) marked a landmark moment in its history Friday, May 8, when it held its 72nd Commencement. For the first time in the College’s history, two ceremonies were needed to honor more than 150 graduates in CFK’s spring class of 2026. The celebrations, held at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on CFK’s Key West Campus, coincided with two notable anniversaries: CFK’s 60th year and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

KEY WEST, FL, May 7, 2026— The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites Monroe County high school students and their parents to learn how Dual Enrollment can provide a head start on college. CFK will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. to present the advantages of taking Dual Enrollment classes, requirements to participate, and the application process.

The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Basic Law Enforcement Academy #94 on May 1 at Coral Shores High School Auditorium. Nineteen cadets successfully completed the 770-hour training program at CFK’s Upper Keys Center. Graduates are eligible to become a Florida Law Enforcement Officer upon passing the state certification exam. Three graduates have already passed the exam and four have secured employment.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) will honor the lives and legacy of fallen heroes, veterans, and active-duty military service members and their families with a ceremony on Thursday, May 21 at 1 p.m. on the Key West Campus. The community is invited to attend the free event, “A 250-Year Salute to American Heroes,” held in observance of National Military Appreciation Month and Memorial Day.

The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) Institute for Public Safety (IPS) held a graduation ceremony for Correctional Officer Training Academy #65 on April 22 at the Key West Campus. Nine cadets successfully completed the 445-hour training program and passed the state officer certification exam, certifying them as Florida Correctional Officers (left to right): Carlos Ysidro, Jessica Fernandez, Andres Torres, Elizabeth W. McNally, Amado J. Bertran, Andrez B. Jackson, Brock McCoy, Santos Hernandez Bac, Gary A. Leo

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to attend its annual Capstone Showcase where graduating students will present final projects addressing real-world challenges across a wide range of fields. The event will be held Wednesday, April 29, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the CFK Library / Learning Resource Center on the Key West Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Students will walk visitors through their research, insights, and solutions to give a firsthand look at the practical skills and critical thinking they’ve developed at CFK. These students developed their projects in capstone courses as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management and the Bachelor of Science in Marine Resource Management.

The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has over 100 fall semester scholarship opportunities available for future and current students. Scholarship award amounts range from $500 to $4,000 with some covering full tuition and other educational expenses. The criteria are wide-ranging across scholarships to accommodate and assist a variety of students. Individuals must be admitted to the College to be eligible to apply for scholarships. The deadline for submitting applications for most fall scholarships is June 7.

New for 2026: sneak preview of CFK Spring Art Show The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to an evening of student-crafted cuisine and art. Culinary & Clay: A Mud Pi Celebration takes place on Thursday, April 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on CFK’s Key West Campus. This year’s celebration includes a tasting of five international dishes, plus a sneak preview of the 2026 CFK Spring Art Show with music and a cash bar. The tasting menu is posted to the event page: https://www.cfk.edu/events/

Retired U.S. naval aviator Commander John Picco brings his unique experiences and insights to The College of the Florida Keys’ (CFK) VIP Series on Thursday, April 16 at 7 PM. The community is invited to "Top Gun to Combat: Real Training, Real Missions, Real Lessons" where the Commander will share true stories about how relentless preparation and the "train like you fight" ethos deliver split‑second execution in combat.