Posts in category City News

Key West Mayor Teri Johnston proclaimed October as Community Planning Month Key West Mayor Teri Johnston, during a recent City Commission meeting, proclaimed October as …

Man arrested for cashing nearly $5K in stolen checks A 37-year-old Marathon man was arrested Tuesday night following a check fraud investigation that began in …

Beware of Convincing Scammers A phone call received today by City Commissioner Clayton Lopez is a sobering reminder of just how convincing a phone scammer …

Is Admiral’s Cut opening being held hostage? BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER One step forward. Two steps back. That seems to be the …

Convicted felon arrested for gun possession A 56-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after a traffic stop whereupon he was found to …

Fire burns two boats at Key Largo marina     Two boats burned at the Pelican Cay RV Park/Campground and Marina early Thursday morning. There were …

Plan Ahead for Short Shutdowns Key West is gearing up for another fun and successful Fantasy Fest! City officials want to remind the community that …

Man cited for harvesting conch  A 36-year-old Jensen Beach, Florida man was cited Tuesday for harvesting two protected Queen Conch. Michael Ross Finch was given …

Sheriff’s Office working on app notifications  The Sheriff’s Office is aware that some Apple® iPhone users may not have received or are not receiving crash …

BERLIN, GERMANY – Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi, 58, trained for and completed the 26.2-mile Berlin Marathon on Sept. 29 in Berlin, Germany. “The good news, I …

Parking Restricted on Duval Friday, Saturday Although this year’s Florida Keys Poker Run ends at mile marker 27, the City of Key West will be …

Man smashes stolen FKAA work truck through gate  A 36-year-old man — formerly of Hollywood, Florida — stole a Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority work truck …

Man cited for illegal fish A 46-year-old Opa-locka, Florida man was cited Wednesday night for undersized and over-the-limit Mangrove Snappers. Terrance Deon Streeter was given …

Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi Addresses Marco Rubio and Senate Committee Regarding Florida Keys MARATHON, FL – Monroe County Administrator Roman Gastesi addressed the U.S. Senate Committee …

Tell Us What You See! The City of Key West welcomes the community’s help in identifying places around the city where bikes and pedestrians may …

Girl charged with bringing knife to school A Stanley Switlik Elementary School student was charged with possessing a weapon — a steak knife — on …

Three Monroe County-Owned Buildings Eligible for Historic Resources Disaster Supplemental Grant MONROE COUNTY, FL – Monroe County submitted three applications for funding from a $4.9 million …

Electric bike and scooter regulation discussed by commissioners BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER As the popularity of electric bikes and motorized, skateboard-type scooters …

Man arrested in hotel theft A 62-year-old St. Augustine, Florida man was arrested Wednesday morning for stealing electronics from an Islamorada hotel. Michael Bruce Benet …

Two men threaten gas station employees The Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men who threatened to kidnap and kill a Key Largo convenience store …