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Cuban migrants, Sugarloaf Key A group of 8 Cuban migrants landed on Sugarloaf Key this morning. This is in addition to a large group of …

Gym repair costs increase… again BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   The cost of repairing the Frederick Douglass Gym in Bahama Village is …

Refugee arrivals We had three Cuban immigrant arrivals since yesterday: On Sunday at 2:30 a.m., 13 male Cuban migrants arrived in the vicinity of the …

City tackles flooding around high school neighborhood BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When it rains, it often pours into homes on Dennis Street …

Man arrested for threats with sword A Big Coppitt Key man was arrested Thursday for making threats to kill his family with a samurai sword. …

Wanted man also charged with drugs A man wanted on an outstanding warrant was also charged with possessing illegal drugs after a traffic stop Thursday. …

Man’s death may be suicide Sheriff’s detectives say their investigation into the death of a 59 year old homeless man on Big Pine Key may …

Man found dead on Big Pine Key A man was found dead in a wooded area of Big Pine Key Wednesday evening. Detectives from the …

Sheriff’s Office Drug Drop program: Environmentally friendly way to dispose of medications Note: The Sheriff’s Office will not accept medications from commercial establishments. Also, we …

Two charged with burglary Two Stock Island women were arrested today for a burglary that took place at a Stock Island residence on March 31st. …

Sheriff releases list of unclaimed bond funds The Sheriff’s Office would like to return unclaimed bond money. Anyone who is owed such funds has until …

Two arrested for fight over dead dog Two Marathon men were arrested after they fought with a man who ran over their dog. Deputy Rosary …

Woman found dead on Stock Island A 38 year old woman was found dead in the yard of a Stock Island home early Sunday. The …

City tackles flooding around high school neighborhood BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   When it rains, it often pours into homes on Dennis …

Four charted with Stock Island burglary Four young Stock Island men were arrested for the early morning burglary of a home on 12th Avenue. An …

Explorers compete state-wide The State Explorer Delegates Conference was in Leon County this year. Twenty two counties participated, competing in many law enforcement events including …

Detectives looking for two wanted sex offenders who failed to register Sheriff’s detectives in the Major Crimes Unit say they have outstanding warrants for two …

Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Guy Bradley, killed in the line of duty This week, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office remembers Guy Bradley, who worked as …

Man dies snorkeling An Atlanta, Georgia man died while snorkeling offshore of Key Largo Sunday. The 39 year old victim was on a snorkeling trip …

Father arrested, then son for domestic incidents A father and son from Key Largo are both in jail today after domestic related confrontations with the …