CFK, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) are actively collaborating to safely remove Key deer from the College’s Big Pine Key property. USFWS wildlife professionals continue to monitor the deer, which remain healthy while the agencies refine plans to safely remove them from the site.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) announced its "Fast Track to Fall" event will be offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations this year: the Key West Campus on Wednesday, July 29 and the Upper Keys Center (UKC) on Thursday, July 30. CFK’s Fast Track to Fall connects current and future students and their families directly with knowledgeable staff for easy access to essential information about degree and certificate options as well as scholarships, financial aid, and payment plans, and personalized guidance through the application process.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) received a grant of $25,220 from the Ocean Reef Community Foundation (ORCF) to support the launch of CFK’s Entrepreneurship Incubator Lab (EIL). This innovative, hands-on program based at CFK’s Upper Keys Center will help aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and local business owners transform ideas into viable ventures. The ORCF grant will cover the program’s inaugural costs and allow the first cohort to attend free of charge. Participants will compete for $7,500 in awards during the program’s culminating “Pitch Night Showcase.”
As of July 1, 2026, The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is fully and solely accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The College has been transitioning to HLC since it was granted initial accreditation in November 2025—maintaining dual accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) during that time. CFK’s membership with SACSCOC, which has accredited the College since 1968, concluded on June 30, 2026.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) launched its 28th Annual Water Safety Program to equip local children with the skills they need to be safe as they take to the water this summer. This year, CFK expects over 400 students from Sigsbee Charter School, Poinciana Elementary, and Gerald Adams Elementary to participate in the program. “Living in the Florida Keys means water safety is an essential life skill,” said Lori Bosco, CFK Athletic Director. “Getting children comfortable and safe in and around the water is vital.”
he College of the Florida Keys (CFK) has been awarded a grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation to support physical conditioning for its men’s and women’s swimming teams. The grant will provide CFK athletes with a dryland trainer, a specialized machine designed to improve strength, stamina, and stroke mechanics outside of the pool. Utilizing the trainer will boost the athletes' efficiency in the water, lower the risk of impact-related injuries, and promote long-term health and performance.
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting Back on Course at CFK, a free event designed to help students get their classes lined up and enroll for the fall 2026 semester. The event will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., first at the Upper Keys Center on Monday, June 29, and then at the Key West Campus on Tuesday, June 30. Back on Course at CFK is for any student thinking about or planning to attend CFK this fall. CFK advisors will be on hand to provide one-on-one guidance to help students assess their progress, explore program options, and navigate financial assistance opportunities, including financial aid and scholarships to make the registration process easy and accessible.
College seeks local experts with either academic or industry experience: The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites local professionals from the teaching field and across industries to a reception and teaching expo on Wednesday, June 24. CFK’s Keys to Teaching is an expo for subject matter experts, seasoned professionals, and community leaders interested in sharing their knowledge as full or part-time faculty to develop talent and build the future of the Florida Keys. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Library on CFK’s Key West campus. Guests are invited to enjoy a reception, meet current faculty, discover teaching opportunities across Academic Disciplines, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, Continuing Education, and Accelerated Skills and Credential Training. Live teaching demonstrations and campus tours will also be provided.
CFK Academy, the A-rated public charter high school of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK), held its Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 28, at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on CFK’s Key West Campus. The ceremony honored two exceptional graduates: Jarrett Miller and Emily Nolasco-Ferrufino.
The College of the Florida Keys Foundation (CFK Foundation) awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to 24 Monroe County high school graduates this week, presenting awards at three separate ceremonies across the Keys. Twenty scholarships were presented on May 26 at Marathon High School Class Night, including four Board of Trustees Scholarships and 16 Nextgen Opportunity Workforce (NOW) Scholarships. Three scholarships were awarded May 27 at Key West High School Class Night, including two Board of Trustees Scholarships and one Hemingway Look-Alike Society Kermit “Shine” Forbes Scholarship. One additional Hemingway Look-Alike Society Kermit “Shine” Forbes Scholarship was presented May 28 at the CFK Academy graduation.
