Posts in category City News

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 …

U.S. SENATOR RUBIO MEETS WITH MONROE COUNTY LEADERS REGARDING HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY MARATHON, FL – Monroe County officials and staff, along with other leaders in the …

Catamaran reportedly found The $350,000 catamaran sailboat reported stolen last week from Newfound Harbor in the Lower Keys has reportedly been found in or near …

Boys and Girls Club Week Key West Mayor Craig Cates proclaimed April 9th through the 13th as National Boys and Girls Club Week, honoring the importance …

Ambassadors Academy graduated its 29th class The Key West Ambassadors Academy graduated its 29th class during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting. Twenty-four enthusiastic citizens participated in the 12-week …

TASK FORCE DEVELOPS 2018 RECOMMENDATION TO IMPROVE HURRICANE REENTRY SYSTEM FOR MONROE COUNTY MARATHON, FL – Monroe County Emergency Management led a 16-person Task Force that …

Truman Splash and Play Area Open! Mayor Craig Cates the City Commission, and the City of Key West and the Toppino family gave a warm …

Miami man cited for harvesting protected shark A 63-year-old Miami man who was found in possession of a Lemon shark was cited Saturday (31st March) for harvesting …

Long-awaited Truman Waterfront Park has grand opening BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Newly-laid sod. Hundreds of plastic Easter eggs. And a lot of …

Islamorada firefighter arrested for battery A 33-year-old Islamorada Fire Rescue firefigther was arrested early Sunday morning after hitting a man in the face with a …

Comedy Key West captures the lighter side of the Southernmost City BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER There’s nothing better than good stand-up comedy to banish worry from …

$350,000 catamaran reported stolen The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a 2009, 40-foot Admiral Catamaran sailboat named “Kaisosi” that was …

Sagging tourism numbers force higher advertising budgets BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER And the hits just keep on coming. As Key West and …