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Things to know about Capitol Hill’s budget endgame ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have unveiled a short-term spending bill to keep …

Bush strong in GOP debate but it may not matter STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jeb Bush finally delivered a powerful debate …

Charges laid in August Shark Key Bridge collision Drugs, alcohol found in Sommerfeldt’s system BY TERRY SCHMIDA Impaired driving was a factor in a horrendous, …

Rubio’s single-handed ‘Obamacare’ win questioned RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press SERGIO BUSTOS, Associated Press Publishable Editors Notes: EDITOR’S NOTE _ A look at political claims that …

‘The bombs will detonate in 10 minutes’ Security scares shutter Key West, Marathon high schools BY TERRY SCHMIDA In the space of just one week, …

‘Tis The Season For Flu Vaccination By Pru Sowers Tallahassee, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health recognizes December 6-12, 2015 as National Influenza Vaccination Week. The …

Bomb Threat At Marathon High School Bomb Threat at Marathon High School turns out to be false At 8:19 a.m. this morning, Marathon School Resource …

Trump, Carson have months to decide on third-party runs STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and Ben Carson could dangle the …

 Sanders’ Iowa supporters try to get new people out to caucus DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For Bernie Sanders, victory in Iowa’s kickoff presidential caucuses …

Days at wheel, months of planning for Paris attack fugitive PARIS (AP) — At the height of Europe’s vacation season, a young man with French …

HARC Proposes Rewrite Of Historic Construction Guidelines By Pru Sowers Bruised by angry complaints over its recent decision allowing a large home to be built …

Military Volunteer Appreciation City Commissioner Margaret Romero, during the recent City Commission meeting, proclaimed December 16th Military Volunteer Appreciation Day. “The strong ties between our …

Ragnar Relay chief makes pitch at final 2015 Marathon City Council meeting BY TERRY SCHMIDA The final Marathon City Council meeting of 2015 was mostly …

Police: Teen took fake gun to school so cops would kill him MARLTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a teenager told police he crouched in …

Ragnar organizers make final plea to County Commission BY TERRY SCHMIDA The organizers of the controversial Ragnar Relay race through the Keys were planning a …

Don’t drink and drive this holiday season – or you will go to jail A Key West man was arrested in the early morning hours …

GreenKeys! Draft Sustainability Action Plan Posted for Public Review and Comment   Review and Comment on the Draft GreenKeys! Sustainability Action Plan Monroe County, Florida …

Cochran Backs Bush’s 2016 Presidential Campaign By Associate Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee is endorsing Jeb Bush …

Trump’s Muslim Ban Idea Pushes GOP Toward Chaos By Associate Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States …

Cuba US Begins Talks On Confiscated Property Damages By Associate Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuba and the United States have begun trying to resolve billions …