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Man yelling obscenities in park arrested A 32-year-old Key West man who was yelling at park visitors and then threatened to kill deputies was arrested Sunday afternoon. …

A 60-year-old man was arrested May 22 on 40 criminal charges alleging cruelty to 40 cats he dropped off at the Marathon Animal Shelter in …

  Truman Park street naming proposal passes after contentious debate BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Racial politics reared its head at the May …

Man arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer A 47-year-old Key West man who threw himself into a moving vehicle on Stock Island was …

Fire Academy Graduation Ceremony  Fifteen Key West High School students graduated the Key West Fire Department’s Firefighters Academy on Thursday. Proud families and members of …

Man with knife arrested in Upper Keys incident A 40-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Friday night for wielding knives during a fight. Zaldivar Sandy Isreal was …

Maritime Heritage Day In recognition of the vital role that our merchants and seamen play in Key West’s history, culture and economy, Mayor Craig Cates …

Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Man arrested for breaking wine glass on woman’s face A 49-year-old West Palm Beach man was charged with battery Thursday after a woman flagged a stranger down …

Woman’s Club Throws Baby Shower for Wesley House Families The sound of laughter and the voices of children filled the Key West Woman’s Clubhouse as …

Students encouraged to check out chess club BY JAIR TORRES AND SERGIO TORRES KONK LIFE STUDENTS WRITERS Chess club is common in many schools because …

Motorcycle Awareness Month Key West Mayor Craig Cates declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The proclamation was accepted by Byron Agababian, a member of …

Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Update/More charges in May 11 pursuit A 42-year-old Fort Myers man involved in a long chase up U.S. 1 is facing additional charges. Michel Campos …

Connect with Local Officials Now, Hurricane Season Begins Soon Hurricane Season Begins June 1 Severe weather can happen anytime and anywhere, especially in Florida. According to …

School security assessments underway The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Monroe County School District conducted a security assessment at Coral Shores High School, 89901 Old Highway, …

Club promotes ASL awareness By Rina Kamilova KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER Key West High School hosts many clubs that feature fun activities, education, and teamwork. …

Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Man arrested for throwing rock at teenager   A 42-year-old Islamorada man was arrested for throwing a rock at a teenager on Tuesday during an …

Crime Stoppers tip leads to gold bar theft convictions Authorities are crediting Crime Stoppers for a valuable tip that led them to make two arrests …