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Fourth of July Drone Attack An aerial drone landed in the middle of the West Martello in the middle of the Garden Club’s Fourth of …

Helpline still on the other end of phone BY JOHN L. GUERRA Konk Life Staff Writer   If in the throes of alcoholism, ejected from …

FKCC no longer on warning status BY JOHN L. GUERRA Konk Life Staff Writer Florida Keys Community College is no longer on warning status with …

The KONK Life Questionnaire: Donald C. Barrett Conducted by Mark Howell Konk Life is inviting candidates in the upcoming elections to answer the following questions …

A Thanks to the Conchs from Peter Anderson Chapter 12 As told to Mark Howell This week, Secretary General of the Conch Republic Sir Peter …

Commission unanimously separates CM Vitas   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   City officials swiftly and emphatically cut their ties to Key West …

  City Attorney throws out Fernandez contract   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   With little discussion or fanfare, City Attorney Shawn Smith …

  City Manager Vitas agrees to leave…with money   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   With stunning speed, city manager Bob Vitas has …

PHOTO/ Among Keys Energy Service linemen are Manny Estevez, left, Paul Sanchez, Michael Euliss and Alberto Pumar.     Working with live wires necessary, but …

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 …

‘True Democrat’ Rich fights on as longtime allies back Crist By MARGIE MENZEL NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA There was a catch in Nan Rich’s voice …

The KONK Life Questionnaire: Eleanor McAdams Conducted by Mark Howell Konk Life is inviting candidates in the upcoming elections to answer the following 20 questions …

  The Peter Anderson Story Burning the Flag As told to Mark Howell Part 11 In last week’s episode, Secretary General of the Conch Republic …

The KONK Life Questionnaire: David Rice   Conducted by Mark Howell Konk Life is inviting candidates in the upcoming elections to answer the following 20 …

Citizens delays expansion of clearinghouse By JIM TURNERNEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDACitizens Property Insurance Corp., which moved forward  in reducing rates for most customers, has delayed putting …

‘True Democrat’ Rich fights on as longtime allies back Crist By MARGIE MENZELNEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA There was a catch in Nan Rich’s voice as …

Historic district workers get a parking break   BY PRU SOWERS Konk Life Staff Writer   While many consider Key West a paradise, one particularly …

Scott administration pays whistleblower about $250,000 By DARA KAM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Florida taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 billion in …

EMS move to fire department gets official OK BY PRU SOWERS Konk Life Staff Writer Key West city commissioners have made it official, voting unanimously …

Contract dispute leads to call for firing city manager   BY PRU SOWERS Konk Life Staff Writer   The two highest paid officials in Key …