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New ambulance and emergency services rates will be the highest in the Keys. BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Key West City Commissioners …

APPLE WATCH ANTICIPATION: Features, functions unveiled Technology Writer Anick Jesdanun, Associated Press   SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Apple Watch. CEO Tim Cook is expected …

“Dormitory” workforce housing pushed by Key West officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Continuing their recent efforts to take concrete steps towards …

Big snakes targeted in new federal ban on imports MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press   LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, Fla. (AP) — Four large constrictor snakes …

Rising seas threaten rare Everglades plants JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Rising sea levels and invasive species increasingly threaten rare plants in …

Skip O’Neil running for Mark Rossi’s city commission seat BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A second candidate has filed papers to run for …

Florida’s Rubio close to decision about presidential run THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press   PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Marco Rubio isn’t …

Detectives look for home invasion robbery suspect   Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a case where suspects tied up a Key Largo man in his home, …

Facebook adds new gender option for users: fill in the blank MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer   Facebook users who don’t fit any of the …

“Critical” Key West Police station repair angers city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Without debate, Key West City Commissioners on Feb. …

US, Cuba cite progress on restoring diplomatic ties BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Cuba claimed progress Friday toward …

The big melt: Antarctica’s retreating ice may re-shape Earth LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press   CAPE LEGOUPIL, Antarctica (AP) — From …

Cuban cigar makers anticipate big bucks from US travelers ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — Over six decades rolling premium cigars with his …

Reality sinks in for many Cubans on eve of talks with US MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press   HAVANA (AP) — The jubilation that greeted the …

PHOTO CAPTION Fredy Varela, Sr., has announced his candidacy for Key West City Commission representing District 4. He is challenging incumbent Commissioner Tony Yaniz. Fredy …

Florida environment to get billions, but how to spend it? JASON DEAREN, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — After years of deep cuts to …

PHOTO CAPTION: Key West City officials, including all city commissioners and City Manager Jim Scholl, took part in the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site of …

State of the city is “sound” despite ongoing challenges, says Key West mayor BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Pushed back two weeks …

Doctors say fitness trackers, health apps can boost care ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer   HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — That phone app keeping track of …

In a twist, fight for medical pot goes to Florida Statehouse MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republicans lawmakers in …