AS THE CONCH BLOWS: So Fidel Castro is dead. Now…Cuba what? There was much cheering and celebration in Little Habana, though not much in Key …

Teaching girl scouts Deputies Shannon O’Connell, Vincent Torres and Boyd Williams teaching girl scouts about first aid and what to do at an emergency before …

Florida Legislature begins sorting out Amendment 2 JOE REEDY, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Legislature is beginning the process of figuring out how …

Sexy Beaches? Florida lawmaker in suit over Pitbull contract GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Saying taxpayers have a right to know how …

Tech leaders couldn’t beat Trump; they’ll meet him instead MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Technology leaders are about to come face-to-face …

Florida Keys Community College Donates to Samuel’s House KEY WEST, FL, December 12, 2016— Faculty, staff, and friends of Florida Keys Community College brought dozens …

House Announces Committee and Subcommittee Assignments and Chairs Tallahassee – Today, the House announced the 2016 – 2018 committee and subcommittee assignments and chairs.  The …

Local Miami-Dade Leaders Named To Florida Taxwatch Board of Trustees TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch, the state’s premier non-profit, non-partisan research institute and government watchdog, …

Literacy Volunteers Receives CFFK Grant Literacy Volunteers of America was awarded $5,000 by the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys through its 2016 “Vision 20/20” …

Amy Heavilin Announcing New Public Access Portal Amy Heavilin, Monroe County Clerk of Court is pleased to announce that our “Public Access Portal” is now …

Sheriff’s Office participates in state campaign: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out looking for …

Florida’s economy grows, but not enough to avoid budget woes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s economy continues to grow, but not enough to solve the …

Trump targets F-35, but aircraft means jobs in 45 states RICHARD LARDNER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to corral the …

Trump’s criticism of Russia hacking claim could haunt him ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump held firm Monday to his skepticism of …

Key West Artisan Market: Holiday/Shop Local Edition Sunday The Key West Artisan Market: Holiday/Shop Local Edition will be held Sunday, December 18 from 10 am …

Tropic Sprockets / The Edge of Seventeen By Ian Brockway Kelly Fremon Craig’s rollicking and nearly madcap “The Edge of Seventeen” is a joyride that …

Larry Smith Jazz Christmas Concert at The Studios of Key West Pianist Larry Smith performs a jazz Christmas concert at the Studios of Key West …

PSA Boating Skills & Seamanship Course offered The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 13-03, Big Pine Key, is offering a Boating Skills and Seamanship course …

Harrison Gallery: Dreaming of a White Street Christmas Thursday, December 15 6-8pm Join us in celebrating the season during this month’s Walk on White. Shop …

CHRISTMAS MAGIC It is magic you know. This holiday of ours. What else but magic Could so subtly, yet powerfully affect A people with that …