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Two charged with felony illegal dumping Two men  from Key Largo were arrested today, charged with dumping a large amount of debris beside the highway …

HURRICANE DEBRIS DUMPING NOW ILLEGAL ALONG U.S. 1 IN THE KEYS MONROE COUNTY, FL – It is now illegal to dump hurricane debris anywhere along U.S. 1 …

Disaster Recovery Center in Islamorada Closes Dec. 2 ORLANDO, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Islamorada is scheduled to close Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 …

Fighting Hunger Feed the Children and the Joshua’s Heart Foundation are teaming up with the Key West Fire Department, Start Off Smart and NASCAR to …

Drumming up funds for band uniforms By KAYSIE MIRE Konk Life Student Writer Marching band is an art to some, a place of collaboration and …

UPDATE: HURRICANE DEBRIS REMOVAL IN UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY KEY LARGO AND TAVERNIER Monroe County’s contractors have completed hurricane debris removal on all County roads in …

Safe Streets Motorcycle and Scooter Campaign The Key West Police Department is kicking off its Safe Streets Motorcycle and Scooter campaign to improve motorcycle and …

Transit Operator of the Year Key West Transit is proud to announce that long-time employee Jean Willy has been selected as Operator of the Year. …

Bus service will be altered Saturday due to the Holiday Parade The Holiday Parade takes place on Saturday, December 2nd, beginning at 7 p.m. beginning at the corner of White …

FHP – update on hit and run fatality This is an update on the Hit and Run from US1 @ the 26.5 Mile Marker involving …

FEMA is Still Here Helping Florida Survivors ORLANDO, Fla. – The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. …

Pedestrian Struck by Truck A 57-year old homeless man was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center this afternoon after he jumped in front of a propane …

MONROE COUNTY BOCC HOLDING SPECIAL MEETING ON HOUSING RECOVERY STRATEGIES IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE IRMA When: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 Where: Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway …

Commission OK’s 40-foot building height for Stock Island affordable housing project BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite a protest from Commissioner Margaret Romero …

Fatal hit and run on Ramrod Key Note: This is a Florida Highway Patrol case and any questions about the investigation should be directed to …

Key West storm debris may be burned BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite complaints from some Monroe County residents living near the storm …

Disaster Recovery Center in Sunrise Remains Open Through Nov. 28 ORLANDO, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Sunrise will remain open through Tuesday, Nov. 28 …

Today is the Last Day to Register for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Irma in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. – You have until 11:59 tonight, Friday, Nov. 24 to register with …

Miami man arrested on drug charges A Miami man was arrested Friday night after he was stopped for erratic and dangerous driving. Deputy Mark Martin received a …

Irma Mitigation Outreach Available in Florida Home Improvement Stores ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA specialists will be available in the locations listed below to answer questions and …