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Plantation Key man attempts $3 million scheme to defraud A Plantation Key man was charged today with a scheme to defraud a company out of …

Reminder: know the rules before fishing The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone they should make sure they know the rules before fishing in …

Reminder: Don’t forget to use tie down straps on your vessel when towing May 31, 2016: At 7:15 a.m., this boat came off of its …

Property swap gives after-school club a permanent home BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   A three-way property swap between Key West and the …

Hialeah man charged with multiple counts credit card fraud An alert merchant in Key Largo quickly called the Sheriff’s Office after a Hialeah man attempted …

Hialeah man faces lengthy prison time for marine thefts In September of 2015, Hialeah resident Roberto Morales Diaz was confronted by sheriff’s deputies as he …

At large voting draws passionate response from both sides BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Even if attendees at Key West City Commissioner …

Woman charged with cruelty to a child A Big Coppitt Key woman has been charged with cruelty toward a child. She is accused of hitting …

Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Man arrested for violent Upper Keys rape A local man was arrested for violently raping and beating a Tavernier woman on March 13th. He is …

Man charged with burglary, battery on ex-girlfriend A Marathon man was arrested Saturday, charged with entering his ex-girlfriend’s house without permission and grabbing her. The …

Internet bike rental company solves legal problem BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   A case against a new, Internet-based bicycle rental company was …

Hurricane season kicks off in the Keys BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   It’s entirely possible that most residents of Monroe County did …

Woman charged with vehicle burglary Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of a vehicle burglary this morning at Sea Grape Apartments in Marathon. When …

Toner’s last storm hurrah BY PRU SOWER KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   This will be Irene Toner’s last hurricane season. After 18 years as director …

Heavy traffic expected Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for traffic in the Florida Keys and …

Plan to move commission meetings to 10 am fails BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   An effort by Key West City Manager Jim …

Wedding planner charged with fraud A local wedding planner was booked into jail yesterday, accused of defrauding two couples who paid her to plan their …

Key West City Hall project delayed another two months BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Despite assurances from contractor Burke Construction Group two …

Monroe County Mayor Heather Carruthers to Hold Town Hall Thursday:  May 19, 2016, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Avenue, Key West …