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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 …

Sheriff presents check to High School Sheriff Rick Ramsay presented a $500 check to Key West High Academic Coach Monica Fletchall for Project Graduation. He …

“Affordable” rent levels too high, say commissioners BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   With so-called affordable housing rental rates continuing to rise in …

Official tree designation sets tempers aflame BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER For anyone who thinks the Royal Poinciana is just another tree, a …

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Explorers remember the fallen The Sheriff’s Office Explorer Honor Guard and other Florida Keys law enforcement and military personnel conducted a …

Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony In a memorial service Friday, law enforcement, the military and the community came together in Bayview Park to honor the brave …

Woman arrested for battery A 38-year-old Marathon woman was arrested Thursday for hitting another woman and cutting her with a knife in a May 12 assault. Candy …

Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement remember the fallen The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was joined by the Key West Police Department and other Florida …

Mayor Proclaims Bill Verge Day During this week’s City Commission meeting, Mayor Craig Cates proclaimed May 23rd as Bill Verge Day in honor of former City Commissioner …

Upcoming Law Enforcement Memorial events The Sheriff’s Office and the Key West Police Department will be at Bayview Park in Key West at5:30 p.m., May …

Charges mount for Upper Keys burglar  Charges continue to mount against a 19-year-old man already in jail for marijuana possession and burglary. The charges filed …

Reminder: Marine related thefts are on the rise; keep your property safe The Florida Keys often sees an increase in outboard boat engine thefts and …

Harrison Recognized for 20 Years of Service  City Manager Jim Scholl, during this week’s City Commission meeting, presented Deputy City Clerk Sue Harrison with a …

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. …