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Man arrested in domestic battery  A 36-year-old Conch Key man was arrested Tuesday night after he assaulted his girlfriend who reportedly jumped from a second …

A Key West man arrested KEY WEST, June 10, 2020 – A Key West man who took nearly $30,000 for two Lower Keys construction projects …

Heroin found during traffic stop A 39-year-old Florida City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for possessing heroin and cocaine. Darius Elijah Whitehead was charged …

Virtual City Commission Meeting on June 16th Due to the current state of emergency, the June 16th Key West City Commission meeting will be conducted …

Man arrested for DUI A 39-year-old Key Largo man arrested for DUI Sunday night after Sheriff’s Office received reckless driver complaints. Kristian David Demblans was …

Man arrested after urinating in public view A 58-year-old Stock Island man was arrested Sunday night after exposing himself and causing a disturbance. Eric John …

Dr. Ryan Barnett new Candidate for Key West City Commissioner District 6 Yesterday, I have filed my candidacy for Key West for City Commissioner District …

Man arrested in hammer attack A 33-year-old Tavernier man was arrested Saturday night after hitting his neighbor in the face/head with a hammer. Timothy Lee …

Seven Mile Bridge traffic advisory Contractors for the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting the following work: Daytime New Seven Mile Bridge Lane Shift …

Man arrested for illegal firearm possession A 32-year-old Big Pine Key man was arrested early Friday morning for being a convicted felon in possession of …

Statement by Key West Mayor Teri Johnston As the state of Florida experiences the highest daily total of confirmed Covid-19 cases since March, the City …

Drugs found during traffic stop Two Miami men were arrested Thursday night after multiple pills, heroin and marijuana were found during a Key Largo traffic stop. …

Keys seeing new scams invoking the names of large companies FLORIDA KEYS, June 5, 2020 – If in recent days you’ve received unsolicited text messages …

No charges/foul play expected after gun found at airport  A loaded 9mm Beretta handgun was found in a piece of checked luggage Wednesday afternoon at …

Directive 2020-14 Addresses Sightseeing Vehicles Now that Monroe County is welcoming back visitors under strict CDC guidelines, the City of Key West has issued Directive …

Man dies after fall on boat A 65-year-old Richmond Hill, Georgia man was rushed to Lower Keys Medical Center On Stock Island Tuesday night where …

KOTS Staff Honored by Commission The Key West City Commission, during Tuesday’s virtual meeting commended the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League for expanding its services during …

Playgrounds, Pools and Other Facilities Reopened With a caution to remain diligent regarding social distancing, the City of Key West is reopening more of its …

Rotary Fourth fireworks and fundraiser gets City approval at June 2 meeting BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The rockets’ red glare won’t be …

Pair of motorcyclists flee from Deputies  A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old female both from Miami were arrested Monday after fleeing from Deputies on sport …