Posts in category City News

Key Largo man charged with aggravated battery A Key Largo man was arrested for punching another man for parking in a handicapped parking spot. According …

Three arrested on drug charges A reckless driver report led to the arrest of three people on drug charges Thursday. Sheriff’s Office dispatchers received a call …

The Disaster Recovery Center in Homestead Closes Nov. 18 ORLANDO, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Homestead is scheduled to close Saturday, Nov. 18, at …

Taking center stage: KWHS Drama Club is back and ready to break a leg BY KELCI GROOMS KONK LIFE STUDENT WRITER On Thursday, October 6th, Key …

Continued Temporary Rental Assistance ORLANDO, Fla. — If you are a homeowner or renter getting rental assistance from FEMA and still have a need for that …

16 Days of Activism beginning November 25th in honor of Zonta Club Mayor Craig Cates has proclaimed 16 Days of Activism beginning November 25th in honor of …

Two charged with selling marijuana Two teens from Stock Island are in jail today, charged with selling marijuana to undercover operatives. 18 year old Peydon …

MONROE COUNTY COMMISSION CHOOSES DAVID RICE AS NEW COUNTY MAYOR KEY WEST, FL – The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners selected David Rice to become …

Remembering fallen officer: David Cormier – killed November 19th, 1989 This week, members of the Sheriff’s Office are remembering an officer who was killed in …

Child Struck by Car Airlifted A 9-year old Key West girl was airlifted to Miami Children’s hospital last night after she was struck by a …

$50 MILLION IN FEMA ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO MONROE COUNTY HURRICANE IRMA SURVIVORS MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County homeowners and renters impacted by Hurricane Irma have …

City won’t investigate charges against homeless shelter BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite claims of fraud and unsanitary conditions at the Stock Island …

Make this a happy holiday season – don’t drink and drive The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force watching out for drunk …

“Micro-unit” apartments could be solution to Key West housing crisis BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER With Hurricane Irma shining a disastrous spotlight on …

NEW CONTRACTOR BEGINS HURRICANE DEBRIS REMOVAL IN HARDEST HIT AREA OF MONROE COUNTY MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County’s new contractor, DRC Emergency Services, began collecting …

Fort Myers man charged with harvesting tarpon A Fort Myers man was charged with harvesting a Tarpon without a valid tag and for violating several …

Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month Mayor Craig Cates has proclaimed November as Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. “The health of our community’s people is the foundation for …

Buddy Poppy Days Key West Mayor Craig Cates, during this week’s City Commission meeting, proclaimed November 7 – 11 as Buddy Poppy Days, in honor of Veterans …

Stabbing on Big Pine Key Sheriff’s Major Crimes detectives are investigating a stabbing incident which took place on Big Pine Key overnight. Sgt. Evan Calhoun …

Sheriff awards deputies for saving lives Three deputies received Sheriff’s Medals for lifesaving at an employee awards ceremony held on Friday. Deputies Jean Gonzalez, Ignacio Molina …