Crist chooses Taddeo as running mate
Crist chooses Taddeo as running mate By JIM SAUNDERS, DARA KAM AND MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Thursday named …
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Judge rules against ban on same sex marriage
Judge rules against ban on same sex marriage BY SEAN KINNEY KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Ten days after hearing arguments in his Plantation Key courtroom, …
City releases trash collection rates options
City releases trash collection rates options BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER If you were wondering how much the controversial new trash contract will …
Sir Peter Anderson dies at 67 of lung cancer
Sir Peter Anderson dies at 67 of lung cancer BY MARK HOWELL KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Peter Anderson, acclaimed Secretary General of the Conch Republic …
Science head finally may return after year’s leave
Science head finally may return after year’s leave BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Monroe County School District’s top science teacher …
Q&A: Mark Jones
Konk Life’s Political Questionnaire Q&A with Mark Jones Interview conducted by Mark Howell Tell us your age, what office you’re running for …
Q&A: Bobby Highsmith
Konk Life’s Political Questionnaire Q & A with Bobby Highsmith Interview conducted by Mark Howell Tell us your age, what office you’re …
Super Boat races to stay in Key West
Super Boat races to stay in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Swayed by promises of millions of dollars …
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest
McKenzie trial July 28, more than a year after his arrest BY JOHN L. GUERRA KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER It has been just over …
Senior housing project moves ahead
Senior housing project moves ahead BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Sorely needed affordable rental housing for senior citizens is a step …
City worker salaries significantly below market
City worker salaries significantly below market BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Most people probably think they are underpaid at work. But …
City Hall settles into a new regime
City Hall settles into a new regime BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER In the wake of the sudden departure of City …
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs
Goombay Festival competitors trade heritage barbs BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The annual Goombay Festival is an event designed to celebrate …
Couple waiting out judge’s decision
PHOTO/ Aaron Hunstman, left, and his partner of 11 years, William Lee Jones, are challenging Florida’s constitutional ban on gay marriage with a ruling expected …
DUI takes preference over drone attack
DUI takes preference over drone attack BY RICK BOETTGER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER As reported Saturday, a small drone helicopter dropped on fireworks spectators in …
Employees sue Corrections Department, claiming retaliation
Employees sue Corrections Department, claiming retaliation By BRANDON LARRABEENEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDAFour investigators for the Florida Department of Corrections have filed a lawsuit against the …
Q&A Stuart Kessler
The KONK Life Questionnaire Conducted by Mark Howell Stuart Kessler KONK Life has invited the candidates in the upcoming elections to answer the following …
Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Guy Bradley
Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Guy Bradley, killed in the line of duty This week, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office remembers Guy Bradley, who worked …
Keys prepare to battle Caribbean virus
Keys prepare to battle Caribbean virus BY JOHN L. GUERRA Konk Life Staff Writer Michael Doyle watched a scientist spray mosquitoes flying around the inside …
Q&A Danny Coll
The KONK Life Questionnaire: Danny Coll Conducted by Mark Howell Konk Life has invited each and every candidate in the upcoming elections to answer …