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Pro-Bush super PAC spending $10M-plus on initial TV campaign THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press   DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The heavily funded super PAC backing …

Gay couples sue Florida over names on birth certificates TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The first couple to be issued a …

Timeline of key dates in US relations with Cuba The Associated Press Key events in U.S.-Cuba relations: — THE START: Fidel Castro’s rebels take power …

NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for nine seats on its advisory …

Clinton offers forceful defense on Benghazi, emails KEN THOMAS, Associated Press CLEAR LAKE, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton offered a fierce defense of her …

Sheriff’s Office steps up the pressure on Marathon, Lower Keys marine thefts BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Marathon area is the epicenter of a rash of …

Jill Cranney-Gage for Mosquito Control: District chair looks to save taxpayer dollars BY TERRY SCHMIDA Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Chair Jill Cranney-Gage is banking …

Federal appeals court hears arguments on polar bear habitat DAN JOLING, Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A federal plan designating a huge swath of …

AP Exclusive: Cuba dissidents won’t attend US Embassy event BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration doesn’t plan …

THE NIGHT SHIFT While city sleeps Keys Energy workers keep the juice on around the Lower Keys BY TERRY SCHMIDA (This article is the first …

Residents demand health answers as mine spill fouls rivers SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN, Associated Press ELLEN KNICKMEYER, Associated Press   ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Farmers, towns …

Bush links Clinton to rise of Islamic State THOMAS BEAUMONT, The Associated Press   BURBANK, California (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush will step …

Keys AHEC Offers No Cost School Health and Sports Physicals   Keys AHEC is proud to offer no cost school and sport physicals for Monroe …

TRUMP RESUMES BATTLE WITH RIVALS   The latest controversy started Thursday night when Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly recounted Trump’s history of incendiary comments …

Africa-The Hunters story Hunters in Africa say they have a role in conservation Hunters in Africa: An ex-US president, an author, a European king and …

Cuba plans boating boom as US luxury ships head to Havana MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — A $3 million yacht left Key …

Can George P. make Jeb the 3rd Bush to win the White House? WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — George P. Bush is …

New Hampshire voters assess GOP presidential hopefuls KATHLEEN RONAYNE, Associated Press HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press   CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A trio of televised events …

Key takeaways from the GOP’s second-stage White House debate JILL COLVIN, Associated Press THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press   CLEVELAND (AP) — Before the first Republican …

In split with Obama, Sen. Chuck Schumer opposes Iran deal DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat …