5 years after BP spill, drillers push into riskier depths
5 years after BP spill, drillers push into riskier depths CAIN BURDEAU, Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) — Five years …
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Well, well, well . . . Cudjoe Key project gets go-ahead
Well, well, well . . . Cudjoe Key project gets go-ahead BY TERRY SCHMIDA The news that …
Waterfront brewery repair costs jump again
Waterfront brewery repair costs jump again BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The city’s attempt to get the former aquarium building …
Marco Rubio-Jeb Bush alliance sours in GOP primary faceoff
Marco Rubio-Jeb Bush alliance sours in GOP primary faceoff By STEVE PEOPLES NASHUA, N.H. (AP) – Ties between Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and former …
5 years on, empty graves, full hearts for Gulf survivors
5 years on, empty graves, full hearts for Gulf survivors ALLEN G. BREED, AP National Writer JONESVILLE, La. (AP) — Courtney Kemp …
Dawning Of A New Marathon City Hall
Dawning Of A New Marathon City Hall By Mark Howell ‘I think I know this project better than anyone,” said Carlos Solis, Marathon’s …
Gulf health 5 years after BP spill: Resilient yet scarred
This April 27, 2010 file photo shows an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico near the Chandeleur Islands, off the Southeastern tip of Louisiana. …
Key West Lou / Commentary / ICELAND JAILS BANKERS, ETC.
Key West Lou / Commentary By Louis Petrone ICELAND JAILS BANKERS, ETC. Iceland is a tiny country. It sits in the far …
Secrecy shrouds decade-old oil spill in Gulf of Mexico
Secrecy shrouds decade-old oil spill in Gulf of Mexico MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, Associated Press JEFF DONN, Associated Press OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO (AP) …
Jeb Bush: Campaign decision ‘in relatively short order’
Jeb Bush: Campaign decision ‘in relatively short order’ EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jeb Bush said Thursday he will …
Few takers for new affordable housing permits
Few takers for new affordable housing permits BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It’s Year Two of Key West’s new building permit allocation …
After a year of public outcry the Lower Keys are getting a Deep Well !
After a year of public outcry the Lower Keys are getting a Deep Well ! aka Shallow Wells Part 3 By Diane Johnson It only …
FACT CHECK: Rubio draws from past despite future focus
FACT CHECK: Rubio draws from past despite future focus STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press Publishable Editors Notes: EDITOR’S NOTE _ An occasional look at claims …
Braddock and Kaple depart grant board
Braddock and Kaple depart grant board BY TERRY SCHMIDA For leaders of a number of area non-profits, the good news regarding the funding …
County eying social spending increase
County eying social spending increase BY TERRY SCHMIDA The Board of County Commissioners is considering restoring funding to social service spending by as …
Special magistrate judge position reopened after commissioner violates “cone of silence”
Special magistrate judge position reopened after commissioner violates “cone of silence” BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Another strange twist in what …
Tensions laid bare as panelists and public talk ‘Policing in Paradise’
Tensions laid bare as panelists and public talk ‘Policing in Paradise’ BY TERRY SCHMIDA A microcosm of the debate on race …
Cohen endures ribbing as he takes over city planner’s job
Cohen endures ribbing as he takes over city planner’s job BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West’s brand new city planner, …
Gastesi calls for Medical Examiner’s Office audit
Gastesi calls for Medical Examiner’s Office audit following reports of bodies transported in pick-up BY TERRY SCHMIDA Complaints by residents of …
Lots of room for affordable housing but financing is the hurdle, say city officials
Lots of room for affordable housing but financing is the hurdle, say city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It’s …