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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 …

Sheriff’s Office participates in information sharing app Neighbors by ring® The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is committed to finding new ways to keep our community …

Deputies seek help in theft case Deputies are seeking help from the public in identifying two unknown males stealing $100 worth of life bait from …

Fantasy Fest Around the Corner Key West’s biggest party of the year is upon us. While you’re busy putting the finishing touches on your costume, …

Longtime former Sheriff Rick Roth passes away Former Monroe County Sheriff Rick Roth, known for his long service and visionary leadership, quietly passed away Tuesday …

Marathon Airport Welcomes New Airport Manager Mike Legere MARATHON, FL – The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport and Monroe County Airport Director Richard Strickland welcomed Michael Legere, …

Husband and wife rescued Monday after ill-fated boat trip The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man Monday morning who was stranded on Molasses Key overnight …

Woman severely injured by airplane propeller at the Key West airport  A Naples, Florida woman’s arm and foot were reportedly severed when she was struck …

Former City Worker Arrested for Threats The Criminal Investigations Division of the Key West Police Department arrested City of Key West employee Keyon Durell Armstead …

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston proclaimed October as Community Planning Month Key West Mayor Teri Johnston, during a recent City Commission meeting, proclaimed October as …