Florida wants battle over school law sent to federal court GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart along with …

Cubans, tourists bemoan trashing of island’s beaches ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Hayde Lanza, her sister-in-law and their children left home in their …

Annette Taddeo-supported Iran Deal keeps getting worse It’s another day and another Democrat admitting the Iran nuclear deal supported by Annette Taddeo will fund terrorism. …

Zika Testing for Pregnant Women The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County is pleased to announce an additional service that is now offered in …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY / MOMMY, I’M HUNGRY By Louis Petrone Venezuela. Once one of the richest countries. Its oil reserves the third largest in …

Florida State defense hoping actions can back up swagger JOE REEDY, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State’s defense has never lacked for swagger …

Film: Epic clash over Amazon is a gripping real-life drama By FRANK BAJAK The bloody confrontation occurred at a remote, scrubby expanse called Devil’s Curve, …

Florida prosecutor who charged Zimmerman could lose election GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Angela Corey, the Florida prosecutor who failed to win …

Monroe County Launches New Website: Zapzika.Net KEY WEST – At its Wednesday meeting, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with …

Fantasy Fest Street Fair Liquor Vendor Lottery Sept. 1 Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits are invited to participate in the lottery for liquor sales booth locations at …

New Police Bikes The Key West Police Department’s Bicycle Unit has updated its fleet, thanks to a federal grant. The six new iForce bicycles are …

Lady Conchs Travel Team Day Mayor Craig Cates and the entire City Commission proclaimed Tuesday as Key West Lady Conchs 2016 12U Travel Softball Team …

Chef’s Appreciation Week Mayor Craig Cates has joined the National Pink Tie Organization by proclaiming this week Chef’s Appreciation Week. The organization has banded together …

What’s the Apps? The Blue Mojito By Dakin Weekley This week I am at the Blue Mojito at the Hyatt Resort in downtown Key West. …

Analysis: Trump blasts nation-building but wants Iraq oil By ROBERT BURNS WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says that as president he would end “our current …

Trump accuses Clinton of ‘bigotry,’ says she opposes police By KEN THOMAS and JILL COLVIN WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump on Tuesday accused …

COMPARE and CONTRAST Roger C. Kostmayer The dueling political presentations on August 15 were surprising in that it was hometown Hillary who seemed to be …

Letter to the Editor / Served Alcohol & Tobacco Tax is a good idea During the last week, three different people asked me what I …

Habitat for Humanity Appoints New Program Services Coordinator Key West, FL – Habitat for Humanity of Key West and Lower Florida Keys announced that Susan …

School Starts Tomorrow! More than 3,000 students will be returning to schools in the Key West area on Wednesday.  Amid the commotion of the season, …