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Key West storm debris burn rejected BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioners came down in favor of protecting residents’ lungs …

FEMA FUNDING TOPS $116 MILLION FOR MONROE COUNTY HURRICANE IRMA SURVIVORS MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County homeowners and renters impacted by Hurricane Irma have received …

100 Years of Naval Aviation in Key West Mayor Craig Cates on Tuesday recognized the 100th Anniversary of Naval Aviation in Key West, proclaiming December 18th be set aside …

Sexual Predator registers new address A man designated as a sexual predator has registered his address in Key Largo. By state law, the Monroe County …

GRANT-FUNDED RAPID REPAIR WORK TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK FOR 53 APPROVED KEYS’ HOUSEHOLDS IN FEMA’S STEP PROGRAM  And It’s Not Too Late to Apply for …

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 …

So. Roosevelt Lane Closures Key West motorists should be prepared for some delays on Saturday, December 9th between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. as the annual Tri Key …

Animal Farm Christmas Celebration this weekend The Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm’s Annual Christmas event will take place this Sunday, December 10th from 1 to 3 …

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 …

KWHS counselor aims to help teens BY RINA KAMILOVA KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER Adolescence is very difficult, especially when teens are exposed to so much …

DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATE FOR UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY AND ALONG U.S. 1 MILE MARKER 16 to 40 Monroe County’s new debris removal contractor DRC Environmental Services …

Sgt. Robert Allen Honored for 30 Years of Service Key West Police Chief Donie Lee and City Manager Jim Scholl recognized Sgt. Robert Allen for …

The Florida Highway Patrol with the assistance of the Monroe Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest on a fatal hit and run crash in the …

Flu Shot Clinic offered in Big Pine Key In addition to the mental health effects, long term stress has also been associated with physical health …

Hotel Stays Extended Through Jan. 6 for Eligible Irma Survivors ORLANDO, Fla. – Eligible Hurricane Irma survivors receiving Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) may receive an extension …

KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO START $10 MILLION RUNWAY RENOVATION PROJECT KEY WEST, FL – Key West International Airport will start a 5-month reconstruction project Tuesday night, Dec. 5, …

Ambassador Academy Taking Applications Why is Old Town considered an historic treasure? Where do tax dollars actually go once you’ve paid them? How do police …

Commissioners reject Bight affordable housing project BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Historical preservation won out over affordable housing when the Key West …

MONROE COUNTY COMPLETED REGULATIONS ANALYSIS FOR REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND ELEVATION OF IRMA AFFECTED MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES MONROE COUNTY, FL – In the County, mobile and …

Payne keeps fighting for sports field at Little Hamaca Park BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioner Richard Payne just won’t …