Big Pine Key (Fla)

October 6, 2026 David Ovalle

In the Florida Keys, Floating Cocaine Remains an Alluring Catch

Bricks of cocaine frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square grouper,” as they’re known, hang onto them.

In the Florida Keys, Floating Cocaine Remains an Alluring Catch

Bricks of cocaine frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square grouper,” as they’re known, hang onto them.