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 …
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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 …
Clinton kicks off 2016 campaign online, heads next to Iowa
Clinton kicks off 2016 campaign online, heads next to Iowa By KEN THOMAS and LISA LERER In this image taken from video …
Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio
Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio The Associated Press Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is expected to enter the 2016 presidential campaign …
Rubio looks to find his opening in the 2016 Republican field
Rubio looks to find his opening in the 2016 Republican field JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — If Marco Rubio launches …
Department of Justice to investigate Eimers death after police stop
Department of Justice to investigate Eimers death after police stop BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The United States Department of …