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Few clues emerge on fate of teens missing on fishing trip MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Rescuers endured a fourth night of …

Twice a week trash collection kicked to the curb BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER An effort to return to twice a week garbage …

Shipwreck-hunting company sues over Blackbeard’s ship MARTHA WAGGONER, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The shipwreck-hunting company that found Blackbeard’s flagship that sank off the …

Man arrested for misuse of 911 A Stock Island man was arrested Sunday night for repeatedly calling 911 after being warned not to do so. …

Johnston looks at higher political office; Romaro files for her Key West seat   BY PRU SOWERS   KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Key West …

New hunt for oil in Florida raises environmental concerns JASON DEAREN, Associated Press JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Renewed hunts for oil …

Q&A: A look at Shell Oil and Arctic offshore drilling DAN JOLING, Associated Press   ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Shell Oil drill vessels are heading …

Deep-sea mining looms on horizon as UN body issues contracts DAVID McFADDEN, Associated Press   KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The deep oceans span more than …

Key West Police Body Cams Go Live Monday The Key West Police Department has established the policy, Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay has provided the …

Bush blasts ‘swarms of lobbyists’ but once registered as one RONNIE GREENE, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush complained about …

Cuban dissidents feel sidelined as US focuses on state ties ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press PETER ORSI, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — In the seven …

County allows funding modification to help save school health program BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously at its July 15 …

AP-GfK poll: Americans on board with Cuba diplomacy EMILY SWANSON, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — The restoration of diplomatic ties between the United States …

Two clerks charged with multiple fraud counts Sheriff’s detectives arrested two convenience store clerks Monday, charging them with multiple counts of credit card fraud. Detective …

Trump encourages supporters to jam rival’s cellphone as GOP feud escalates BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump pushed back ever harder Tuesday against Republicans fed …

County takes the first step to decriminalize marijuana BY TERRY SCHMIDA In a move being closely watched by many in the legal, law enforcement, and …

New accident settlement costs city $30k BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Another uneven sidewalk has forced the city to make a large …

SPIN METER: Sketchy claims for high-tech health fraud buster RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare says its computerized fraud prevention system worked …

Visitors to Havana can find US-Cuban connections everywhere BETH J. HARPAZ, AP Travel Editor   HAVANA (AP) — This week’s reopening of embassies and resumption …

Trash pickup vote postponed to Aug. 4 BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A decision to return Key West to twice a week trash …