Key West Lou COMMENTARY THE PETTICOAT AFFAIR By Louis Petrone The women won. The power of the marital bed succeeded. Women ruled the roost. The …

Schooner Western Union gets $250k city grant approval BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Two hurdles down and one to go to save the …

Pastor, 8 others, fatally shot at church in Charleston, SC By ALEX SANZ and DAVID GOLDMAN Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a …

Democrats worry Bush’s Latino connections could hurt Clinton KEN THOMAS, Associated Press LISA LERER, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign probably …

New owners at BodyZone Fitness Center promise equipment, classes, and physiotherapy upgrades BY TERRY SCHMIDA Truth be told, it’s been a while since clients or …

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

Vast data warehouse raises HealthCare.gov privacy concerns RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — A government data warehouse that stores personal information on millions …

FACT CHECK: Bush’s economic growth goal unrealistic JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer   Publishable Editors Notes: EDITOR’S NOTE _ An occasional look at political claims …

A factor in shark attack increase: more people in water  PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press   PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Federal wildlife protections are helping sharks …

Last Stand Presents “Hot Topics and Current Issues” Forum 6/18/15   The board of directors of Last Stand invites our members, supporters and anyone interested …

Jeb Bush has optimistic message, faces challenges in ’16 bid STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Vowing to win the …

Editor: I find it very telling that the mainstream media is diving into the 2016 presidential coverage sixteen months in advance of the actual event …

KEY WEST MODERN DANCE RETURNS WITH WORLD CLASS TALENT!   When: Tuesday July 7 to Sunday July 12 Where: The CoffeeMill Dance Studio, Old Town …

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 …