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City Directive Spells Out Requirements In preparation of reopening the Keys to visitors on June 1, the City of Key West has issued Directive 2020-13 …

Smooth Ride Downtown Taking advantage of decreased traffic in Key West, the City has finished repaving Duval Street as well as parts of Greene and …

Mayor Johnston Reaches Out to Help Businesses Communicate In preparation for visitors returning to the Keys, Key West Mayor Teri Johnston today sent a letter …

June 2 Virtual City Commission Meeting Due to the current state of emergency, the June 2nd Key West City Commission meeting will be conducted virtually. This …

Man released from jail arrested hours later on gun/burglary charges  A 23-year-old Marathon man released from jail Saturday afternoon on gun- and drug-related charges was …

Man arrested for kicking chicken  A 43-year-old Marathon man was arrested Monday for kicking a chicken. Nicholas Kevin Chew was charged with animal cruelty. Sgt. …

Meal and Grocery Distribution today On Wednesday, May 27, Islamorada Mayor Mike Forster, owner of Mangrove Mike’s will be providing free hot meals in Key West …

Two Retirees Recognized for Years of Service City Manager Greg Veliz, during Tuesday’s virtual meeting, commended two long-time City employees who are retiring at the …

Fourth Confirmed COVID-19-Related Death in Monroe County The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County received confirmation from the State Health Office today regarding the …

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s April Employment Data TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced Florida’s April …

Man released from jail arrested hours later on gun/burglary charges   A 23-year-old Marathon man released from jail Saturday afternoon on gun- and drug-related charges …

Two arrested in gun and drug case A 23-year-old Marathon man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested Thursday night after Deputies conducting a traffic stop …

Man arrested after kidnapping teen to get through checkpoint A 37-year-old Tavernier man turned away at the U.S. 1 checkpoint at Mile Marker 112.5 was …

Historic Resources Subgrants help repair Hurricane IRMA damages at three historic locations MONROE COUNTY, FL – Earlier this year, Monroe County was approved for $4.9 million …

Monroe County submits vacation rental plan to department of business and professional regulation for approval MONROE COUNTY, FL – On Thursday, May 21, Monroe County Administrator …

Checkpoint-related scam reported The Sheriff’s Office continues to warn residents about phone scams. Here’s the latest: The Sheriff’s Office was recently made aware of a …

Don’t Feed the Chickens! The City of Key West and the Key West Wildlife Center have been working together for 11 years to reduce the …

Carruthers urges unity and cooperation at first meeting since businesses begin reopening BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “We need to be vigilant.” That statement …

Truman Waterfront housing parcel won’t be strictly low income City Commissioners say BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Discussion over the fate of a piece of …

Hot Meals and Cold Milk Wednesday On Wednesday, May20, Islamorada Mayor Mike Forster, owner of Mangrove Mike’s will be providing free hot meals in Key West …