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Launch set for US-European ocean-monitoring satellite JOHN ANTCZAK, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The latest in a series of U.S.-European satellites designed to detect …

Tennessee Powerball winners: No big changes to lives ERIK SCHELZIG, Associated Press ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The small-town Tennessee couple that …

Bush Attacks Clinton Over Email Investigation By Associate Press ___ 9:18 p.m. Donald Trump is defending his opposition to allowing Syrian refugees into the U.S. …

Go The Distance Caballero Pushes Long-Term Rentals By Terry Shmida Key West real estate broker and property manager Jaime Caballero has a message for her …

Come On In Dear Stogie Lovers Have A Cigar From Point Break By Terry Shmida Lots of people enjoy a good cigar, right? But not …

Stranded Cuban Migrants Brought By Air, Bus To Mexico By Associate Press CIUDAD HIDALGO, Mexico (AP) — Nearly 200 Cuban migrants traveled by air and …

Bush Sees Conservatism At Stake In 16 By Associate Press CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Jeb Bush says he misjudged the intensity of anger among Republican …

2015 Annual Report The City of Key West today released the 2015 Annual Report, giving the community an insight to the accomplishments of city government …

Environmentally Friendly Way To Dispose Of Medications Monroe County – The Monroe County The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone about the drug disposal …

High court: Florida death penalty system is unconstitutional SAM HANANEL, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida’s unique system for sentencing people to death is unconstitutional …

Marathon City Council to discuss issues with Harbor Drive Boat Ramp BY TERRY SCHMIDA The ongoing problems associated with the Harbor Drive Boat Ramp were …

Local children’s projects may get entire BP oil money settlement BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City officials are still debating what …

If you think drones are a passing fad, better think again RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — If you’re used to thinking …

Sales surtax, Heritage Trail money on County Commission agenda BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Board of County Commissioners will debate the levying of a new sales …

‘Emergency’ repair project criticized by city commissioners BY PRU SOWER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When Key West City Commissioners began debating whether to pay close …

State of union in 2016: Strong job market, middling economy ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delivers his final State of …

Taxpayer grants to local non-profits under scrutiny BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West non-profit groups perhaps hoping to join the local organizations …

US recruits tech leaders to help disrupt Islamic State group JULIE PACE, Associated Press JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — With extremists …

Does your battery life stink? Try some high-tech workarounds RYAN NAKASHIMA, AP Business Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — It’s enough to make you want to …

Environmentalists: Water protection bill has loopholes WILLIAM MARCH, Associated Press TALLAHSSEE, Fla. (AP) — A massive bill to protect Florida’s springs, waterways and groundwater appears …