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SWAT / SRT present to mystery writers The Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Key West Police Special Response Team recently gave …

Drug arrests after Marathon search warrant A search warrant related to drug activity was served Wednesday morning in a Marathon residence.  Detectives from the Special …

Tips from the public lead to arrest for stolen sunglasses Tips from the public led to the arrest of a Pembroke Pines man for stealing …

Sheriff’s Office remembers deputy killed in traffic accident This week the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office remembers a Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty …

Drunk man with no driver’s license crashes in stolen car A man from Dundee, Florida who has a suspended driver’s license stole a truck from …

Navy says “no” to request to reopen harbor to public BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A game of brinksmanship between the U.S. Navy …

Ride-sharing taxis not coming to Key West soon BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Electing to kick the can down the road, Key West …

Man reports scam call A Marathon man said he received a threatening scam phone call he wants to inform people about. The man said someone …

Ride-sharing taxis not coming to Key West soon BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Electing to kick the can down the road, Key West …

Vehicle burglaries 103mm Sheriff’s deputies are still completing reports for at least 13 vehicle burglaries that took place in Key Largo overnight. All the vehicles …

Tips from the public lead to arrest for stolen sunglasses Tips from the public led to the arrest of a Pembroke Pines man for stealing …

Sheriff’s Office begins using body worn cameras As of Monday, the Sheriff’s Office began using body worn cameras. Most uniformed deputies will be required to …

Identity of inmate who died in jail is released Detectives say they have notified the next of kin of the inmate who died in the …

Key Largo man charged with aggravated battery, burglary A fight between neighbors this morning led to the arrest of  Key Largo man for aggravated battery …

Marathon man charged with burglary, battery A Marathon man was arrested for burglary and battery on his ex-girlfriend. Deputies responded to the victim’s residence on …

White Street Pier renamed for local philanthropist BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Ed Knight is going to have to wait for his big …

Three arrested on drug charges June 9, 2016 – Three people were arrested on drug related charges Wednesday. 32 year old Jaboa Brown was arrested …

Man’s body found under bridge – suicide suspected Sheriff’s Major Crimes detectives are investigating the death of a man who appears to have jumped from …

Man’s body found under bridge – suicide suspected Sheriff’s Major Crimes detectives are investigating the death of a man who appears to have jumped from …

Animal Farm open Sunday The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is open to the public this Sunday, June 12th from 1 – 3 p.m. …