Christie promises blunt campaign as he enters 2016 contest By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP) – A tough-talking New Jersey Gov. Chris …

New invasive species hits South Florida New Guinea flatworm spotted in Miami BY TERRY SCHMIDA Yet another invasive species may be inching its way into …

Bush recalls removing Confederate flag from Florida Capitol BILL BARROW, Associated Press   WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Campaigning in South Carolina, where residents are …

5 ways airlines are actually making flying better SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, AP Airlines Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — Packed planes Less legroom. Fewer frequent flier …

7 Killer Reasons to Register for the Mystery Writers Key West Fest – PLUS 2 Important Deadlines Today 1)   You might walk into the very …

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PUT SAFETY FIRST DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS TALLAHASSEE—On July 4, residents and visitors celebrate America’s Independence Day with family and friends. The …

7th Annual 4th of July Harbor Walk – A Bar Stroll in Red White and Blue, honoring our local active military and Key West’s penchant …

Change trash pick-up back to twice a week: Yaniz BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Potentially coming full circle, Key West City Commissioner Tony …

Health ruling relieves consumers; GOP states remain critical KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling validating federal health insurance subsidies …

High schoolers’ experiment lost again on launch failure SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Three high school students were going to get the science lesson of …

Truman Waterfront Park update draws commission concern BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Almost 16 years after the idea of building a park at …

Pope Francis’ climate message fails to move GOP ERICA WERNER, Associated Press MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Pope Francis’ call for dramatic …

Gov. Scott tours Florida celebrating $400 million tax cuts MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Miami on Monday as part of what he’s …

Key West Art & Historical Society’s Custom House Museum undergoes Phase II of larger restoration effort While not apparent to those passing by, one of …

Fire Safety Awareness In his weekly safety tip to all employees, Monroe County Safety Officer Mark Gongre put together a good check list of information …

Beheading, attack at US factory in France; suspect detained By JAMEY KEATEN and PHILIPPE SOTTO SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER, France (AP) – A truck driver once under surveillance …

Obama delivers passionate race lecture at eulogy By MEG KINNARD, JEFFREY COLLINS and JONATHAN DREW CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – President Barack Obama delivered a passionate …

Fringe Theater Open Audition June 29 Actors of all experience levels are invited to audition! Audition:  Monday, June 29th 5:30 – 7:30 PM  Rectory, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church  …

EXERCISE CAUTION DURING SUMMER STORMS TALLAHASSEE—The summer months are here and for many Floridians this means spending time outdoors enjoying the weather. Summer can also …

Friends, Families, Allies, and Sisters and Brothers, Yes we did it, yes we did! Never in my lifetime did I imagine marriage equality would be …