LOCAL SUPPORT FROM FIRST STATE BANK Key West, Florida, December 16, 2015 The Executive Board and Board of Directors of FIRM would like to take …

Truman Waterfront Park finally breaks ground BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “I can’t believe we’re finally here. It’s like Christmas!” Those words were …

Two legal fee bills, two outcomes Stearns Weaver paid, Schuhmacher denied BY TERRY SCHMIDA The final City Council meeting of 2015 was dominated by discussion …

Charges laid in August Shark Key Bridge collision Drugs, alcohol found in Sommerfeldt’s system BY TERRY SCHMIDA Impaired driving was a factor in a horrendous, …

Rubio’s single-handed ‘Obamacare’ win questioned RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press SERGIO BUSTOS, Associated Press Publishable Editors Notes: EDITOR’S NOTE _ A look at political claims that …

WISHING YOU A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON It’s the holiday season and State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong wants to share a …

‘Tis The Season For Flu Vaccination By Pru Sowers Tallahassee, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health recognizes December 6-12, 2015 as National Influenza Vaccination Week. The …

Bomb Threat At Marathon High School Bomb Threat at Marathon High School turns out to be false At 8:19 a.m. this morning, Marathon School Resource …

Long-time Sanctuary Staff Member Receives National Honor This week, Joanne Delaney, permit coordinator for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, was one of eight nationwide …

Days at wheel, months of planning for Paris attack fugitive PARIS (AP) — At the height of Europe’s vacation season, a young man with French …

HARC Proposes Rewrite Of Historic Construction Guidelines By Pru Sowers Bruised by angry complaints over its recent decision allowing a large home to be built …

Military Volunteer Appreciation City Commissioner Margaret Romero, during the recent City Commission meeting, proclaimed December 16th Military Volunteer Appreciation Day. “The strong ties between our …

Tiny islands have powerful voice in UN climate talks LE BOURGET, France (AP) — They barely break the surface of the ocean but in the …

Police: Teen took fake gun to school so cops would kill him MARLTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a teenager told police he crouched in …

This the season for sales, shoppers – and exceptional customer service. In an effort to ensure a bountiful holiday season for local businesses, the Key West …

Florida Keys Turtle Hospital Hosts Annual Sea Turtle Workshop Over 120 sea turtle experts from around the world traveled to the beautiful Florida Keys to attend the …

Cochran Backs Bush’s 2016 Presidential Campaign By Associate Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee is endorsing Jeb Bush …

Trump’s Muslim Ban Idea Pushes GOP Toward Chaos By Associate Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States …

Cuba US Begins Talks On Confiscated Property Damages By Associate Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuba and the United States have begun trying to resolve billions …

Peary Court Purchase Officially On March Election Ballot By Pru Sowers Konk Life Staff Writer The floodgates of information about the proposed $55 million purchase …