Review Board still waiting for FBI ruling on Eimers investigation
Review Board still waiting for FBI ruling on Eimers investigation BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Key West Citizens Review Board is …
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Drone on: US proposes rules for the era of drones
Drone on: US proposes rules for the era of drones JOAN LOWY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Drone on, the government says. Just …
News Stories / New Key West City Hall Construction Begins On Time
New Key West City Hall Construction Begins On Time By Pru Sowers In a town where the word “deadline” is often ignored by …
Cuba moves into new luxury niche: purebred horses
Cuba moves into new luxury niche: purebred horses ANNE-MARIE GARCIA, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Already renowned for fine rum and fancy cigars, Cuba …
Netflix brings its streaming video service to Cuba
Netflix brings its streaming video service to Cuba MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix began selling …
Key West, Monroe County crime rates drop in 2014
Key West, Monroe County crime rates drop in 2014 BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Local and county law enforcement officers pushed crime …
Key West City officials submit their 2014 report card
Key West City officials submit their 2014 report card BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Manager Jim Scholl says he’s …
Bishop Kee statue – and party – set for March 7
Bishop Kee statue – and party – set for March 7 BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A ceremony honoring Bishop Albert Kee …
Caribbean blues: Mosquito virus is sickening more travelers
Caribbean blues: Mosquito virus is sickening more travelers MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer Thousands of travelers to the Caribbean and nearby regions are …
MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGISLATION IS A BETTER OPTION
MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGISLATION IS A BETTER OPTION The legalization of medical marijuana in Florida seems inevitable. Last year the ballot initiative to amend the Florida …
Among GOP’s 2016 field, chase is on for former Romney aides
Among GOP’s 2016 field, chase is on for former Romney aides STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Spencer Zwick may be the most …
Congressional trips to Cuba in doubt as US interest surges
Congressional trips to Cuba in doubt as US interest surges BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A series of trips to Cuba by …
Homeless shelter site approved after three years of debate
Homeless shelter site approved after three years of debate BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A showdown over dueling plans for the city-owned …
Florida’s Rubio, a ’16 prospect, makes most of Cuba hearing
Florida’s Rubio, a ’16 prospect, makes most of Cuba hearing PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Back in the Capitol after a week …
New union contract already drawing complaints
New union contract already drawing complaints BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The ink on the new three-year contract with Key West City …
Kaufman running to replace Key West City Commissioner Mark Rossi
Kaufman running to replace Key West City Commissioner Mark Rossi BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The first person to announce their candidacy …
Pattern emerges in business burglaries
Pattern emerges in business burglaries Upper Keys detectives are working a series of business burglaries that have taken place over the last eight months …
Florida Gov. Scott proposes nearly $77 billion budget
Florida Gov. Scott proposes nearly $77 billion budget GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Flush with a significant budget surplus, Florida Gov. …
Affordable housing ideas get nay/yea
Affordable housing ideas get nay/yea BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West City Commissioners took one step forward and one step back …
Cuba’s Los Van Van on the go, coming to once-hostile Miami
Cuba’s Los Van Van on the go, coming to once-hostile Miami GISELA SALOMON, Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Florida (AP) — Los Van Van, one …