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A BONDING ROAD TRIP FOR THE KIDS AND STAFF OF THE FLORIDA KEYS CHILDREN’S SHELTER FLORIDA KEYS – As we locals look to rebuild stronger …

Fire Prevention Week Key West Mayor Craig Cates and Commissioner Billy Wardlow, during this week’s City Commission meeting, proclaimed October 8-14 Fire Prevention Week. The City is …

GENERATORS AND MINI-FRIDGES AVAILABLE FROM HABITAT Habitat for Humanity has GENERATORS and MINI-FRIDGES available ON LOAN at no cost to those in need.  We have a temporary …

FLORIDA KEYS EXPERIENCING KING TIDES HIGHER THAN NOAA’S PREDICTION MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County is experiencing higher than predicted King tides, running about .75 foot …

Local Girl Commended for Heroic Act Mayor Craig Cates, Commissioner Richard Payne and Police Chief Donie Lee joined in commending 18-year old Jerika Rudolph for …

FLORIDA HEALTH IN MONROE ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO STAY FLU FREE THIS SEASON BY GETTING THE FLU SHOT Monroe County, FL – The Florida Department of …

HURRICANE DEBRIS AND REGULAR GARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION UPDATE FOR UNINCORPORATED MONROE COUNTY MONROE COUNTY, FL – Regular collection schedules for recycling and garbage has resumed in unincorporated …

Sexual Predator registers new address A man designated as a sexual predator has changed addresses. By state law, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is required …

TAKE ACTION TO MINIMIZE MOLD AND DAMPNESS IN WATER-DAMAGED BUILDINGS MONROE COUNTY, FL— The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County urges the public to …

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS TO RECAPTURE UP TO TWO WEEKS OF MISSED CLASS TIME AFTER IRMA  MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – Monroe County School Officials have begun the …

Key Largo man arrested for firing gun into the air A 66 year old Key Largo man was arrested today for firing his gun into …

Islamorada Resort Company Proudly Announces Its Collection will Reopen Following Hurricane Irma  Amara Cay Resort, La Siesta Resort & Marina, Pelican Cove Resort & Marina, …

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR ANNE MCKEE ARTISTS FUND AUCTION The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys, Inc. announces a Call to Artists for …

Curfew lifted in the Keys As of today, the curfew for all areas of the Florida Keys has been lifted. The last remaining areas of …

Suspect Sought in Pre-storm Break-ins Key West Police are seeking Ramon Enrique Reyes, 32,  in connection with a break-in and burglary at Home Depot on …

No property tax increase for Key West, thanks to Irma BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER What a difference a hurricane can make. Thanks …

Man arrested for burglary in Marathon A Key West man was arrested Saturday afternoon, charged with burglarizing a home on 41st Street in Marathon. The victim told Deputy …

MONROE COUNTY BUILDING OFFICE IN MARATHON TO REOPEN OCT. 2 FOR EMERGENCY PERMITTING MARATHON, FL – The Monroe County’s Building Office in Marathon will re- open …

NATIONAL GUARD PARTNERS WITH MONROE COUNTY TO REMOVE INTERIOR STORM DAMAGE OF RESIDENTS’ PRIMARY HOMES MONROE COUNTY, FL – In partnership with Monroe County Emergency Management, …

MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HURRICANE IRMA RECOVERY UPDATE DOG PARK The dog park is now open at Monroe County’s Higgs Beach in Key West. For …