Mayor Craig Cates and Commissioner Clayton Lopez Tuesday designated November 17th as Montford Point Marines Day in honor of the at least eight Key West …

‘Forever Plaid’ a geeky ghost story steeped in harmony group nostalgia BY TERRY SCHMIDA “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR / Gregory Lloyd The City’s five year contract for the running of Fantasy Fest with the TDA (Tourist Development Association) expired. …

  FOREVER PLAID MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER will present the musical comedy FOREVER PLAID, opening Thursday, November 19, 2015 and continuing until December 12, 2015.  Evenings  …

Presidential politics complicates life in the Senate ERICA WERNER, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Out on the presidential campaign trail, Sens. Marco Rubio and …

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville resort opens on Florida beach HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — The rain didn’t stop Jimmy Buffett from performing at the opening of the …

Key Westers react To Paris terror attacks BY TERRY SCHMIDA Former French President Charles De Gaulle once famously wondered aloud how anyone could unite his county, whose …

Ferry to Cuba being explored BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West is actively exploring the feasibility of expanding the existing ferry terminal …

Business Law 101 /FALSE ADVERTISING By Albert L. Kelley When advertising is done over the airwaves, either through radio or television, it is governed by …

In Cuba, searching for a lost past and finding a family CHRISTINE ARMARIO, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — I was born in the United States, …

Men in Paradise Fashion Show To raise money for Samuel’s House Some of Key West’s most debonair and dashing men, young and old alike, will …

Analysis: No breakouts in GOP debate; muddled status quo STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Marco Rubio emerged unscathed. Ben Carson defended his integrity. …

Controversial communications tower gets Planning Board hearing next week BY TERRY SCHMIDA The 200-foot monopole communications tower proposed for Upper Sugarloaf Key will finally receive …

A Big Week in the Monroe County Schools November 9th through 13th November 9th through the 13th will be a very busy week in the …

New Marathon City Council gets to work on sewers, park improvements BY TERRY SCHMIDA Now that the dust has settled on the Nov. 3 Marathon …

New senior housing facility gets funding; more affordable housing may follow at Poinciana Plaza BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West officials are …

Bills offense erupts in 33-17 win over Dolphins JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Though it took much longer than expected, …

Sputtering Bills square off against inconsistent Dolphins JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Disappointed as he feels over letting down fans …

Vandy leads No. 11 Florida early, falters late in 9-7 loss BY MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason …

No. 11 Florida gets shot at SEC East, redemption vs. Vandy MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Grady and his Florida …