Beginning October 1, the City of Key West will begin a new residential parking program in Old Town aimed at ensuring marked residential parking spaces …

Trash collection rate boost set at $2 BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   The city’s approximately 13,000 residential trash customers got some good …

Obama’s Ebola response: Is it enough and in time? LAURAN NEERGAARD, Associated Press JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that …

No. 1 Florida State set to host No. 22 Clemson TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Clemson has not forgotten the debacle that took place against Florida …

NASA inspector blasts asteroid protection program   CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s effort to identify potentially dangerous space rocks has taken a hit. On …

Clinton embraces Iowa, Obama in return to state   INDIANOLA, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s third-place finish in the 2008 Iowa caucuses seemed but …

Officer-Mounted Cameras for Key West Police Department SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The use of officer-mounted cameras recording audio and video of police interactions, …

Spiller, Watkins spark Bills’ 29-10 win over Miami JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — C.J. Spiller gave a knowing wink when assessing …

Scottish independence could mean messy divorce JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — How do you divorce after a 300-year union? It’s complicated, and there is …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Matt Jones plunged across the goal line, and before he could even get to his knees, was mobbed by teammates. Jones’ …

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill has no false sense of accomplishment right now. The critiques that the Miami Dolphins‘ quarterback has heard in recent days …

POT   Roger C. Kostmayer     Exhibit 1 is the arrest of 64 year old Michael Davis for growing marijuana on Big Coppitt Key. …

Letter to the Editor: Larry Murray   I was listening today to John Dick with Bill Becker on “Morning Magazine”.  One of the subjects addressed …

In Review   Haskins’ new ‘Nobody Wins’ – NOT!   By C.S. GILBERT   The title of Michael Haskins’ newest novel, “Nobody Wins,” is bogus. …

US, Turkey mull strategy against Islamic militants LARA JAKES, AP National Security Writer     ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The United States on Friday pressed Turkey …

Letter to the Editor Roger C. Kostmayer UKRAINE: Walk and Chew Gum The US is facing simultaneous threats in different parts of the world, and …

UTILITY BOARD APPROVES FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET; INCLUDES ENERGY BILL RATE REDUCTION FOR 6TH STRAIGHT YEAR   The Utility Board held a public hearing and …

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday appointed Key West attorney Tim Koenig SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday appointed …

Dear Editor: It may be time to reform the reformers. By Andy Griffith School Board Member Education reform has become a very large industry for …

Donation matches locally-raised funds for scholarships for students Photo: Florida College System Chancellor Randy Hanna presents a check for $13,915 for scholarships to the FKCC …