Posts in category City News

Key West mayor election bursting at the seams BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER You could fill a newspaper with the number of people …

New home for cystic fibrosis suffers opens in Key West BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The tens of thousands of Americans – and Canadians …

Parking Fine Increase Parking fines in the City of Key West will be increased by $15 per violation beginning March 1, 2018.  In January, the City …

Woman arrested on multiple drug charges A 25-year-old woman was arrested Monday morning on multiple drug violations, including possession of an array of prescription pills …

Businessman proposes to build public park on Duval Street end BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Don’t say there’s no free lunch in Key …

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT MARK PORTER ADDRESSES DISTRICT EMPLOYEES A WEEK AFTER THE TRAGIC SHOOTING IN PARKLAND MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Superintendent Mark Porter addressed district …

MONROE COUNTY TO HOST SECOND PUBLIC MEETING FOR HOMEOWNERS NAVIGATING REBUILDING/PERMITTING PROCESS POST HURRICANE IRMA BIG PINE KEY, FL – Monroe County will host a second …

MONROE COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT’S FEE WAIVER FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCY PERMITS ENDS MARCH 24 MONROE COUNTY, FL – After Hurricane Irma struck on Sept. 10, 2017, Monroe County …

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 …