Literacy Volunteers Seeks Volunteer Tutors Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) recently elected new directors to promote the LVA mission: “We believe the ability to read, write and …

Hurricane season kicks off in the Keys BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   It’s entirely possible that most residents of Monroe County did …

CDC: Violation found in 80 percent of pool inspections ATLANTA (AP) — A government survey has found at least one violation in nearly 80 percent …

Trump could win noise battle with airport if he is president TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press JACK GILLUM, Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald …

Oklahoma governor vetoes bill criminalizing abortion By SEAN MURPHY OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Friday vetoed legislation to make it a …

At NRA, Trump slams Clinton for ‘heartless’ gun restrictions By JULIE PACE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Donald Trump on Friday slammed Hillary Clinton as “heartless” …

Key West Art & Historical Society’s ArtCamp – Still Open for Registration Looking for a great summer camp for your youngsters?  Registration is still open …

Local Observation / Sex With Plants By Christina Oxenberg I was minding my own business bopping along to something at the Hogs Breath Bar deep …

Mystery Fest Guests May Haunt with Heather Lovers of mystery and mysterious hauntings take note: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham …

Mamey Tree 102nd Birthday Party Come celebrate with us Saturday May 21st 2016 from 6-8 pm.at the Firehouse Museum for the 102nd birthday of our …

Lodging Association’s Annual Hurricane Conference The Lodging Association has once again teamed up with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council to present the 2016 Hurricane …

The CRZBs- at Virgilio’s: Tues. May 24th @9pm The ‘CRZZBs’ return to Virgilio’s “Tuesday League of Crafty Musicians” series, on Tuesday May 24th, at 9 pm, …

Retiring Fire Chief David Fraga Commended The Key West City Commission last night honored Fire Chief David Fraga with the following proclamation. Chief Fraga is …

Monroe County Emergency Management Hosts Hurricane Preparation Exercise MARATHON – With hurricane season’s official start just around the corner on June 1, now is a …

Woman charged with vehicle burglary Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a vehicle burglary this morning at Sea Grape Apartments in Marathon. When …

Toner’s last storm hurrah BY PRU SOWER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   This will be Irene Toner’s last hurricane season. After 18 years as director …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY / Heroin will Survive New Drug Bill By Louis Petrone Three weeks ago, I wrote an article titled Afghanistan and America’s …

Theater Review / ‘Die, Mommie, Die!’ a quirky, darkly funny production BY TERRY SCHMIDA Remember the late 1960s? Daring fashions. Acid trips. Student protests. And …

Killer Nile crocodiles in Florida? Experts say it’s possible TERRY SPENCER, Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Step aside, Burmese python — you may …

Morley Safer, who helped create CBS News, dead at 84 By FRAZIER MOORE NEW YORK (AP) — Viewers didn’t need to see Morley Safer’s reporting …