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Annual PAL 5K Walk/Run The Key West Police Athletic League and the Key West Police Department is urging the community to join in for this …

Woman arrested for animal abuse   A 56-year-old Big Pine Key woman who runs a pet grooming business out of her trailer was arrested Thursday …

Fair Housing Month Key West Mayor Craig Cates on has proclaimed April as Fair Housing and Community Development Month. Although federal law prohibits housing discrimination, …

Weekend traffic alert — Seven Mile Bridge Run on Saturday, April 14th — Cow Key Bridge Run on Sunday, April 15 The Seven Mile Bridge Run will …

Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm to get butterfly garden The Sheriff’s Office and Farmer Jeanne Selander would like to thank The Trophia Butterfly Foundation for donating …

Man injured in truck accident A man working on a truck suffered a head injury and a broken arm Thursday afternoon when a truck rolled …

Operation Graduation donations sought BY CHRISTINA TONG KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER Imagine a chance to spend one last moment with the people you’ve bonded with …

Crocodile spotted in Key Largo   Upper Keys Deputy Jose Hernandez snapped the attached photos of this crocodile at the Largo and Vaca roads area …

Man arrested for DUI near bar A 30-year-old man was arrested Monday for DUI after causing a disturbance at a Key Largo bar and then attempting to …

Detention Deputy arrested in domestic incident A 34-year-old Monroe County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy assigned to the Stock Island jail was arrested Friday in Miami Gardens for …

La Creperie Commended for Green Practices Mayor Craig Cates, during the recent City Commission meeting, commended the owners of La Creperie French Café for becoming …

MONROE COUNTY LEADERS MEET WITH FEMA OFFICIALS AND STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR REGARDING HURRICANE IRMA REIMBURSEMENT MARATHON, FL – Monroe County officials and staff, along with …

City doubles down on argument over new homeless shelter location BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite Monroe County Commissioners flatly rejecting their proposals, …

Historic diesel plant gets new look for survival BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   The historic and almost condemned Keys Energy diesel plant …

MONROE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE RESPONDS TO MOBILE HOME FIRE ON BIG PINE KEY BIG PINE KEY, FL – Early Saturday morning, Monroe County Fire Rescue crews from the …

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW PROPOSED MILLAGE RESOLUTION FOR STUDENT SAFETY AND SECURITY WHO:   School Board Members, Executive Leadership Team, the Public, GEMs WHAT: Monroe County School …

Autism Awareness Month The Key West City Commission this week proclaimed April Autism Awareness Month. The designation, sponsored by Commissioner Margaret Romero and Vice Mayor …

Woman arrested for theft A 41-year-old Key Largo woman was arrested Thursday on fraud and theft charges. Michele Lee Moser was charged with theft from a person …

NOTICE OF TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS Coordinating Meeting with South Florida Water Management District When: Friday, April 6, 2018, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Marathon Government Center, …

Communities Benefit from Flood Protection Projects in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida communities that took steps to reduce disaster risks can attest to their benefits after …