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Key West Police Week Mayor Craig Cates has proclaimed this week Key West Police Week. “As a city we rely on law enforcement officers to …

Man injured in incident on Big Pine Key   A man suffered minor injuries early Wednesday morning after a suspected shooting on Big Pine Key. …

Death Investigation Update Key West Police Detectives are still on scene working to determine whether there is any foul play involved in the death of …

Law Enforcement Memorial Service On Friday, May 18th the community will have the opportunity to pay tribute to those brave men and women who have fallen in …

Child airlifted after snorkeling incident An 8-year-old boy from South Carolina was airlifted to Miami Children’s Hospital Monday afternoon after he was found face down in the …

Students use their strength to get past difficult times following Hurricane Irma By: Divya Navani KONK LIFE STUDENT REPORTER On Sept. 5, 2017, Key West …

PAL 5K a Success The sky was gray but, other than a light drizzle, the rain held off long enough for runners and walkers to …

Man charged with possessing illegal lobster A 27-year-old Florida City man was found with 12 undersized lobsters after he was stopped for speeding in Islamorada on …

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 …