They Can’t Lay Off a Bad Pitch By Diane Johnson   On May 20, Dr. Henry Briceno, Florida International University, Dr. Jim Fourqueran, Water Quality …

Hospice cuts deal to retain Kripitz at picnic but musicians view music collective warily   BY TERRY SCHMIDA   The show will go on at …

Hometown!’s Call for Candidates Event Hometown! ‘s “Call for Candidates” Event at Salute Restaurant, Higgs Beach at 5 p.m. Dear Members, Prospective Members of Hometown!, and …

Florida legislators reach deal on conservation money GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida legislators finally reached a deal late Sunday on …

After 6 months of consideration, Jeb Bush ready for ’16 race STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush is ready to launch …

Federal flood administrator discriminating against Key West, according to city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West building and flood management officials …

Short Answers By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman   RETURN TO SENDER Dear Short Answers: A distant relative recently passed away and the man’s daughter …

Earbuds, BB gun at play in fatal police shooting in Florida CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jermaine McBean …

Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle event at Fort East Martello welcomes all in its co-creation On Saturday, June 20 from 5-11 pm, historic Fort East …

Groups sue over Florida’s 24-hour wait period for abortions BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two groups sued the state of Florida …

Coast Guard, Cuban migrants continue deadly hide-and-seek By JENNIFER KAY and TONY WINTON In this photo taken in the Florida Straits on May 17, 2015, …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY PORTUGAL THE BLUEPRINT By Louis Petrone Many in the United States have become giddy with the success being achieved in the …

New police body camera policy finalized in Key West   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   The Key West Police Department has finalized …

Technology, experience relied upon to fend off post-Wilma hurricane threats   BY TERRY SCHMIDA   At first, people laughed at the Flintstonesque name, bought bottles …

Man wants charges filed against officer who kicked him MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press   ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida banker who is shown …

Why Americans are getting new credit cards KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — A big change is happening inside your wallet. …

County to vote on Trauma Star waiver but program stickers already in the mail BY TERRY SCHMIDA By the time these words come unstuck from …

Key West businesses to pay five percent tax hike BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The cost of doing business in Key West is …

High court ruling against gay marriage would produce ‘chaos’ MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos …

Judge is now out on well battle Last Stand hopes for ‘Keys’ win   BY TERRY SCHMIDA   The three parties to a dispute over …