County eyes pot decriminalization, registration rules for exotic dancers BY TERRY SCHMIDA As the global War on Drugs shows signs of faltering, amid evidence that …

New restrictions imposed for use of public piers and quays BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Relaxing on one of Key West public piers …

What happened to Benghazi? Focus is on Clinton MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press LAURIE KELLMAN, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — A special House committee on …

Ready for its close-up: First spacecraft to explore Pluto MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer   CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft was …

Trash pickup vote postponed to Aug. 4 BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A decision to return Key West to twice a week trash …

UBER DRIVER ARRESTED Key West Police Detectives on Friday night made the first arrest of an Uber driver since city officials warned the illegal drivers …

Goombay Festival organizer abruptly quits BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Fed up with what they allege were insults and “vicious personal attacks” …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR It never ceases to amaze me that people call self-driving cars progress.  I suppose that those who are too busy texting …

Too liberal, divisive to win Senate seat? Grayson says no BRENDAN FARRINGTON, AP Political Writer   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson …

Short Answers By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman   THE “ARE YOU KIDDING?” DEPARTMENT Dear Short Answers: I have a good friend who is in …

Like gym memberships, enthusiasm for fitness trackers drops ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — Deepak Jayasimha’s fitness tracker is now with …

2 visions emerge for getting self-driving cars on road DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writer   DETROIT (AP) — Two competing visions could determine how you …

Challenge for Bush, allies: How to spend $114 million STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush has shattered …

Colleges in Cuba, US build ties as diplomatic tensions ease COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press   BOSTON (AP) — As the U.S. and Cuba mend ties, …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY ILLEGAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING By Louis Petrone What a title! No, it does not refer to young girls being taken across territorial …

Migut, Kiefer and Minix make city attorney short list Next step is in-person interview session on July 14 BY TERRY SCHMIDA The city council will …

Sheriff Ramsay backs immediate register option to deal with derelict vessels in county waters BY TERRY SCHMIDA They lurk like sea monsters beneath the waves, …

Cuban Artist Tamayo’s ‘Plankton Paintings’ at The Studios Reception and Gallery Talk: Mon July 13, 6pm Exhibition on view through July 24, M-F 10am-4pm For …

Key West Zonta Club Seeks Applicants for Martina Thurmond Scholarship Scholarship Program Awards Women Advancing Their Careers Key West, FL – July 9, 2015 – …

MONROE COUNTY MULTI-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (RESTORE ACT) The Monroe County Multi-Year Implementation Plan (MYIP) is now available for public review and comment on the County’s …