Posts in category City News

MEET THE REALTORS / Longtime resident Camille Toler sings the praises of Key West real estate BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE REAL ESTATE WRITER She may not …

STEM FAIR WINNERS MOVING ON TO STATE COMPETITION IN MARCH MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Monroe County School District junior and senior division winners will advance on …

Through with Chew Week Key West Mayor Craig Cates and Vice Mayor Clayton Lopez have proclaimed the week of Feb 18th through the 24th as Through with …

Health Department Recognized Two Multigenerational City Parks The Florida Department of Health on Wednesday presented the City with signage proclaiming two City Parks as multigenerational parks. Nelson …

Heavy traffic for Upper Keys this weekend Heavy traffic will be experienced by those traveling through Islamorada this weekend. The heaviest traffic is expected on …

SUPERINTENDENT PLANS TO ADDRESS DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WHO:   School Board Members, Executive Leadership Team, the Public, GEMs WHAT: School board members plan …

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MONROE COUNTY BOCC FEBRUARY MEETING IN KEY WEST KEY WEST – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners held their latest monthly meeting …

Easter on the Animal Farm is coming! Join the Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, March 25th, for the annual Easter on the Animal Farm celebration! Bring the …

Man arrested on pill, gun charges A 60-year-old Hobe Sound man was arrested Monday for possessing multiple pills without a prescription as well as two handguns while …

Sheriff honors employees of the year On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office held its Employee of the Year award ceremony in Marathon. The five award winners …

Frederick Douglass Gym reopens in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It was a nice change of pace. A building-opening, ribbon cutting …

A MESSAGE ABOUT FLU FROM THE FLORIDA DEPT OF HEALTH IN MONROE For those who have still not received a flu shot this year, it’s …

Cruise ship fees to be studied BY PRU SOWER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The cost of paradise may be going up for cruise ship passengers. …

Arrest made in threats case A 19-year-old Marathon man was arrested Saturday for posting pictures on the social media site Instagram of guns along with a message …

MCSD responds to non-specific threats via Instagram related to Marathon School MARATHON, Fla. – Monroe County Schools officials are aware of recent online posts naming Marathon …

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT PLANS TO DISCUSS STUDENT SAFETY WITH KEY WEST POLICE CHIEF WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS KEY WEST, Fla. – Superintendent Mark Porter will join …

Sheriff’s Office investigating threats case The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is aware of and investigating threats made Saturday morning on social media regarding Marathon High …

Arrest made in threats case A 19-year-old Marathon man was arrested Saturday night for posting pictures on the social media site Instagram of guns along with a …

HURRICANE IRMA MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUP BEGINS IN MONROE COUNTY BIG PINE KEY, FL – Working from a crane anchored on top of a barge on Friday …

BIG PINE KEY COMMUNITY PARK TO PARTIALLY REOPEN SATURDAY AT SUNRISE BIG PINE KEY, FL – Sounds of kids playing, tennis balls hitting the court and skateboards gliding …