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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 …

Key West looking at mandatory recycling for local businesses BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Hoping to boost the lagging city recycling rate, commissioners …

COUNTY COMMISSION HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING ON GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED WORKFORCE HOUSING INITIATIVE MARATHON, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on …

Three firms apply to manage Key West amphitheater BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER And then there were three. Of the original 12 companies …

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO ASSESS BUSINESS RECOVERY  MONROE COUNTY, FL – Hurricane Irma left indelible impacts on businesses throughout the Florida Keys. Monroe County leaders, …

Tree Planting at Bayview Park Brings 15 New Trees Fifteen new trees now grace Bayview Park, thanks to the donations by Texas Roadhouse Inc. and …

Update on Friday pursuit  A 42-year-old Fort Myers man involved in a long chase up U.S. 1 on Friday afternoon is facing additional charges. In total, Michel Campos Cordova …

Monroe County State Attorney’s Office / A Marathon man pleaded no contest on May 8th MARATHON, MAY 9, 2018 – A Marathon man pleaded no contest …

Man arrested after chase up U.S. 1 A 42-year-old Fort Meyers man was arrested Friday afternoon after leading the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement …

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF DURING APPRECIATION WEEK  MONROE COUNTY, Fla.  – It is my pleasure to have the opportunity …

Monroe County State Attorney’s Office / Florida Keys prosecutors seeking convictions reinstated against a man who shot up a street in Old Town Key West two years …

Letter Carrier Food Drive Day Mayor Craig Cates proclaimed Saturday, May 12th as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day. Key West letter carriers will be collecting food …

Animal Farm open Sunday, Mother’s Day! Come see the new butterfly garden! The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is open to the public this Sunday from 1 …

Woman arrested in mail room theft A 41-year-old Islamorada woman was arrested Tuesday for stealing a package in an Upper Keys mail room on March 29. Christi Annette …

Man arrested for illegal gun possession   A 27-year-old Key West man arrested Monday on firearm and drug charges. Jesus Barreto was charged with possession of a …

HARRY HARRIS PARK BOAT RAMP TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS MAY 29 – JUNE 5, 2018 TAVERNIER, FL – The ramp at Monroe County’s Harry Harris Park in …

Trophia Foundation Recognized Mayor Craig Cates recently recognized the generous role the Trophia Foundation plays in replenishing the island’s green canopy by proclaiming May first …

Upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial events Please view/share the attached flyers for two upcoming law enforcement memorials. The public is invited and encouraged to attend both …

Man arrested for causing a disturbance/threatening deputy A 33-year-old Islamorada man was arrested Sunday for threating a Sheriff’s Office deputy after causing a disturbance at a restaurant. …

MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUES PUTS OUT MOTOR COACH FIRE ON STOCK ISLAND STOCK ISLAND, FL – Monroe County Fire Rescue responded at about 3 a.m. Monday to a …