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Some Cubans see US thaw as a boon, others pessimistic ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — As Havana and Washington move to restore …

Scott takes veto pen to budget VFW Post among the casualties BY TERRY SCHMIDA Florida Keys politicians and those who depend on them to bring …

Greece hits new low as bailout to expire, default looms By ELENA BECATOROS and RAF CASERT Demonstrators gather during a rally organized by supporters of …

Christie promises blunt campaign as he enters 2016 contest By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP) – A tough-talking New Jersey Gov. Chris …

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 …

Bush recalls removing Confederate flag from Florida Capitol BILL BARROW, Associated Press   WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Campaigning in South Carolina, where residents are …

Change trash pick-up back to twice a week: Yaniz BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Potentially coming full circle, Key West City Commissioner Tony …

Health ruling relieves consumers; GOP states remain critical KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling validating federal health insurance subsidies …

Truman Waterfront Park update draws commission concern BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Almost 16 years after the idea of building a park at …

Pope Francis’ climate message fails to move GOP ERICA WERNER, Associated Press MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Pope Francis’ call for dramatic …

Gov. Scott tours Florida celebrating $400 million tax cuts MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Miami on Monday as part of what he’s …

Beheading, attack at US factory in France; suspect detained By JAMEY KEATEN and PHILIPPE SOTTO SAINT-QUENTIN-FALLAVIER, France (AP) – A truck driver once under surveillance …

Obama delivers passionate race lecture at eulogy By MEG KINNARD, JEFFREY COLLINS and JONATHAN DREW CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – President Barack Obama delivered a passionate …

Health ruling relieves consumers; GOP states remain critical KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling validating federal health insurance subsidies for …

Drone surveillance coming to the Keys: Bug board looks to machines for help BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has begun employing …

Gov. Scott tours Florida celebrating $400 million tax cuts MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Miami on Monday as part of what he’s …

City considers purchasing Peary Court property BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite architects’ plans to proceed with building 48 new affordable housing units …

Little for Monroe County to celebrate in Florida budget Keys to take hits on sewers, land acquisition BY TERRY SCHMIDA After months of bickering, Florida’s …

Truman Avenue repaving project will cause major disruption BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioners were dismayed recently when they were …

White House: Action needed now to slow climate change MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Failure to act on climate change could cause …