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Moving swiftly, US eases travel and trade rules on Cuba   BRADLEY KLAPPER, Associated Press MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Swiftly expanding …

Construction hurting Mallory Square vendors BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Delayed storm drain construction along Mallory Square is causing trouble for some …

Cruise ship passenger shuttle contract goes to HTA again BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   After discussing whether the city could take over …

Regulation of private use of public property moves ahead BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West wedding planners did an about-face recently, agreeing …

Garrison Bight marina to upgrade facilities for transient boaters BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Boat owners docked at the Key West City …

City Commissioner 2015 priorities include new and old projects BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Key West City Commissioners always have a wish …

Miami man arrested after stealing boat trailer   Thanks to the sharp eyes of a citizen, a Miami man was arrested Saturday night after stealing …

Men steal flatbed trailer using semi-truck   Two men from Hialeah drove a semi- truck to Marathon and used it to steal a large flatbed …

Dad accused of tossing girl off bridge called lawyer ‘God’ TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Just 12 hours before police …

Taser reorder concerns two commissioners BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Despite concerns over the use of Tasers by police and the recording …

Rossi won’t run for reelection; Yaniz and Johnston will BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   On the heels of City Attorney Shawn Smith …

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Cates can run for 5th term despite term limits, says City Attorney BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite the Key West City Charter …

Florida Gov. Rick Scott sworn in for 2nd term GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick …

SENATE SEEKS STABILITY IN PRISON SYSTEM By DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA ©2015 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved. Posting or …

Recycle push paying off BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The effort by Key West officials to convince residents to “go green” paid off …

Gay marriage becomes reality in Monroe County By PRU SOWERS KONK Life NEWS   In 2008, Florida residents voted to define marriage as a union …

GPS and other items stolen from boats in the Lower and Middle Keys   Boats were burglarized Lower and Middle Keys over the weekend.   …

7-year-old plane crash survivor may help probe  TIMOTHY D. EASLEY, Associated Press EDDYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sailor Gutzler, the 7-year-old girl who survived a plane …

Clerks ready to issue marriage licenses to gay couples By DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA After a year of legal wrangling, same-sex couples should …