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Goombay Festival organizer abruptly quits BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Fed up with what they allege were insults and “vicious personal attacks” …

Too liberal, divisive to win Senate seat? Grayson says no BRENDAN FARRINGTON, AP Political Writer   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson …

Like gym memberships, enthusiasm for fitness trackers drops ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — Deepak Jayasimha’s fitness tracker is now with …

Challenge for Bush, allies: How to spend $114 million STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press JULIE BYKOWICZ, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush has shattered …

Colleges in Cuba, US build ties as diplomatic tensions ease COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press   BOSTON (AP) — As the U.S. and Cuba mend ties, …

Migut, Kiefer and Minix make city attorney short list Next step is in-person interview session on July 14 BY TERRY SCHMIDA The city council will …

Sheriff Ramsay backs immediate register option to deal with derelict vessels in county waters BY TERRY SCHMIDA They lurk like sea monsters beneath the waves, …

Rubio jabs both parties in economic pitch STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   CHICAGO (AP) — Republican presidential contender Marco Rubio called for lower corporate tax …

County, nature taking care of botched canal culvert project BY TERRY SCHMIDA Two seaweed and debris-choked canals off Venus Lane on Geiger Key are now …

Carnival aims to launch Miami to Cuba cruises in May SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, AP Business Writer   The world’s largest cruise company could be heading to …

New invasive species hits South Florida New Guinea flatworm spotted in Miami BY TERRY SCHMIDA Yet another invasive species may be inching its way into …

Frightening Daytona wreck puts NASCAR safety in spotlight JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Riding bumper-to-bumper at nearly 200 …

The Rubio economy: ‘The old ways no longer work’ STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   CHICAGO (AP) — With an eye on the future, Florida Sen. …

Citizen survey results reveal few, although some, surprises BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite complaints from one Key West City Commissioner that the …

Yaniz running to keep city commission seat   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   First-term Key West City Commissioner Tony Yaniz has announced …

Top Republican doubts Senate will confirm ambassador to Cuba ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that his …

Florida’s new 24-hour abortion waiting period on hold again GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge once again blocked the …

Plantation Key School Project Moving Forward The Monroe County School Board met on Tuesday, June 24, 2015. Pat Lefere Executive Director of Operations and Planning …

ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced today, a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida …

Uber and Lyft drivers will be arrested: Key West Police BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Popular although unlicensed Uber and Lyft taxi …