Posts in category City News

World Habitat Day Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission, during a recent meeting, recognized World Habitat Day. The recognition focuses on the basic right …

Monroe County Celebrates the Clearing of the Last Canal in NRCS Hurricane Irma Marine Debris Removal Project MARATHON, FL – The media and public are invited …

Three men charged in February boat fire Two men were arrested Monday and another remains at large in a Islamorada marina fire that did more …

Upper Keys traffic advisory for First State Bank Key Largo Bridge Run on Nov. 9 There are some changes this year to the annual First State …

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Proclamations and Years of Service Recognition MARATHON, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners recognized several organizations and …

Bus Changes and Safe Ride Shuttle Due to road closures and increased traffic in Old Town for the Fantasy Fest street fair and the parade, …

Woman charged for fleeing from Deputy A 31-year-old Homestead woman was arrested Sunday for fleeing from a Deputy on U.S. 1. Tikieria Shawntay Ashley was …

Man arrested for shooting flare gun another man A 67-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested Saturday for shooting another man in the arm with …

Monroe County Public Works Replaces Worn Playground Equipment at Higgs Beach and Other Parks KEY WEST, FL – Monroe County Public Works is replacing the worn …

Man charged with murder in Stock Island stabbing   A 79-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Saturday in the stabbing death of a 68-year-old homeless …

Expensive energy savings promised at new City Hall falling short BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When Key West was awarded the LEED Platinum …

City Closes Notorious Cosmetics Shop for Ten Days City Manager Greg Veliz ordered a ten day business license suspension against Oro Gold, 518 Duval Street, during a …

A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to more than three years KEY WEST, October 18, 2019 – A Jacksonville man has been sentenced to more …

Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission proclaimed Red Ribbon Week Mayor Teri Johnston and the City Commission have proclaimed the week of October 23rd to …

Monroe County receives third Trauma Star medical helicopter The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County Fire Rescue received its third Trauma Star helicopter Thursday …

The Key West Ambassadors Academy Graduates The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 32nd class during Wednesday’s City Commission meeting. Eighteen enthusiastic citizens participated in …

Expensive energy savings promised at new City Hall falling short BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When Key West was awarded the LEED Platinum …

Man arrested in stolen car A 24-year-old High Ridge, Missouri man was arrested in Key Largo Wednesday night in his ex-girlfriend’s car he stole on …

Man cited in illegal lobster case A 31-year-old Lake Wales, Florida man was cited for possessing undersized lobsters while diving in the Everglades National Park …

A Big Pine Key man found with illegal narcotics during a traffic stop is heading to Florida State Prison after pleading no contest to sale …