In historic face to face, Obama, Castro vow to turn the page
In historic face to face, Obama, Castro vow to turn the page By JOSH LEDERMAN and JIM KUHNHENN Published: Yesterday US President Barack Obama, …
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Potential Dem rivals to Hillary Clinton plug away in Iowa
Potential Dem rivals to Hillary Clinton plug away in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Hillary Rodham Clinton juggernaut is coming to …
2016 prospects treasure opportunity of their campaign launch
2016 prospects treasure opportunity of their campaign launch LISA LERER, Associated Press KEN THOMAS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a presidential campaign, …
County tax collector big-footed in military property tithe bid
County tax collector big-footed in military property tithe bid BY TERRY SCHMIDA Can anybody bank on defeating the U.S. military in court? That appears to …
Resident survey deadline extended
Resident survey deadline extended BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A slow start to the Key West citizens’ survey sent out by …
Deep injection well request a victory for Cudjoe Key fisherman, neighbors
Deep injection well request a victory for Cudjoe Key fisherman, neighbors BY TERRY SCHMIDA After a year of activism by some Cudjoe Key …
Success of Bahama Village bike tour may lead to seasonal repeats
Success of Bahama Village bike tour may lead to seasonal repeats BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Still reeling from the unexpected surge of …
Difficult Florida Keys Day for Monroe County leaders
Difficult Florida Keys Day for Monroe County leaders BY TERRY SCHMIDA April 2, designated as “Florida Keys Day”, has come and gone, leaving uncertainty and …
Key West farmers market 2nd year lease
Key West farmers market BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER When the Key West Green Market kicked off a year ago in Bayview …
Where they stand: Rand Paul on issues of 2016 campaign
Where they stand: Rand Paul on issues of 2016 campaign ADAM BEAM, Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A look at where Kentucky Sen. …
Key West homeless shelter financing hits snag
Key West homeless shelter financing hits snag BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A lack of progress at the state level allowing Monroe …
Tax refunds for many take hit or get bump from health law
Tax refunds for many take hit or get bump from health law RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the April 15 tax …
Dwindling oyster supply threatens Florida town’s economy
Dwindling oyster supply threatens Florida town’s economy MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL, Associated Press APALACHICOLA, Fla. (AP) — Five generations of Philip Vinson’s family have labored …
“New wave” of GMOs: pink pineapples, purple tomatoes
“New wave” of GMOs: pink pineapples, purple tomatoes MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With recent government approval of potatoes that …
A glance at commitments under preliminary Iran nuke deal
A glance at commitments under preliminary Iran nuke deal GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Iran and six world powers reached a …
Animal shelters let kids cozy up to pets at summer camps
Animal shelters let kids cozy up to pets at summer camps SUE MANNING, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Children who love to …
Airbnb offers Cuba lodgings in major US business expansion
Airbnb offers Cuba lodgings in major US business expansion MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — The popular online home-rental service Airbnb is …
On Cuban isle once home to Americans, a look back and ahead
On Cuban isle once home to Americans, a look back and ahead MILEXSY DURAN, Associated Press ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD, Cuba (AP) — …
County discusses height restrictions, offshore development / Wisteria project takes another hit
County discusses height restrictions, offshore development Wisteria project takes another hit BY TERRY SCHMIDA The end of March has seen a flurry of activity on …
$144k consultant contract is awarded before new planning director review
$144k consultant contract is awarded before new planning director review BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Timing is everything, except when …