Posts in category City News

Man arrested after kidnapping teen to get through checkpoint A 37-year-old Tavernier man turned away at the U.S. 1 checkpoint at Mile Marker 112.5 was …

Historic Resources Subgrants help repair Hurricane IRMA damages at three historic locations MONROE COUNTY, FL – Earlier this year, Monroe County was approved for $4.9 million …

Monroe County submits vacation rental plan to department of business and professional regulation for approval MONROE COUNTY, FL – On Thursday, May 21, Monroe County Administrator …

Checkpoint-related scam reported The Sheriff’s Office continues to warn residents about phone scams. Here’s the latest: The Sheriff’s Office was recently made aware of a …

Don’t Feed the Chickens! The City of Key West and the Key West Wildlife Center have been working together for 11 years to reduce the …

Carruthers urges unity and cooperation at first meeting since businesses begin reopening BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER “We need to be vigilant.” That statement …

Truman Waterfront housing parcel won’t be strictly low income City Commissioners say BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Discussion over the fate of a piece of …

Hot Meals and Cold Milk Wednesday On Wednesday, May20, Islamorada Mayor Mike Forster, owner of Mangrove Mike’s will be providing free hot meals in Key West …

Seven Mile bridges traffic advisory  Contractors for the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting the following work: The Seven Mile Bridge will be closed …

Amendment Allows Increased Occupancy The City of Key West has amended Directive 2020-07, which aligns with Governor Ron DeSantis’s executive order extending and modifying orders …

Man arrested after fleeing in golf cart  The 50-year-old Marathon man was arrested Friday night after fleeing from a Deputy in an unregistered golf car …

Public Transit Resumes Under Directive The City of Key West has issued Directive 2020-10, which provides clear guidelines for the resumption of public transportation. Buses …

Anti-cruise ship campaign opens Caroline Street office BY TERRY SCHMIDA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A small consolation of the tragic pandemic/economic collapse has been a corresponding …

Man arrested in gun theft/burglary The 38-year-old Key Largo man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into a restaurant burglary in which a revolver was …

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT’S LOGISTIC TEAM PARTNERS WITH MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY RESERVE CORPS AND LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO FILL COVID-19 NEEDS MONROE COUNTY – When Emergency Management Logistics received …

Man arrested after fleeing from Deputies  A 46-year-old Summerland Key man was arrested early Wednesday morning after leading Deputies on a high speed chase from …

Virtual City Commission Meeting Due to the current state of emergency, the May 19th  Key West City Commission meeting will be conducted virtually. This will …

Fire tears through Marathon residence There were no reported injuries following a 9:30 p.m. Monday fire at 250 92nd Street, Oceanside, Marathon. Sgt. Lisette Quintero and …

Sheriff’s Office lending Islamorada Mayor Mike Forster a hand to feed those in need Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay and Sheriff’s Office staff will be …

Lunches Continue for People in Need On Wednesday, May 13, Islamorada Mayor Mike Forster, owner of Mangrove Mike’s will be providing free hot meals in Key …