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Larry Murray’s unending search for financial misbehavior BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Larry Murray, the self-described “Fiscal Watchdog and Citizen Activist” from the Middle …

Sheriff’s deputy nearly blew man away BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Police departments around the country have for years been warning the public that …

FKCC dormitory at center of financial disagreement BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER At the recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Florida Keys …

FKCC offers opportunities at April 16 Job Fair BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Who knew that the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key needs …

Residents get earful at ‘State of the Island’ community forum BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER When it comes to the state of this island, there’s …

Peter Anderson: My Life Loving Joanna Leary ‘With All My Heart’  As told to Mark Howell Continuing with Part 2 of 3 parts of the …

PHOTO/ MARK HOWELL Rev. Stephen Braddock presents Sherry Read with her humanitarian award Cheers and tears of joy at FKOC Awards Luncheon BY MARK HOWELL …

 Residents get earful at ‘State of the Island’ community forum  BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER When it comes to the state of this island, there’s …

Mosquito Control nixes eminent domain suggestion BY JOHN ANDOLA NEWS WRITER At its April 2 special meeting, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control Board (FKMCB) considered …

Airport getting non-skid runway system BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Key West International Airport will construct a system designed to quickly and safely stop …

April 8 Is Equal Pay Day SPECIAL TO KONK LIFE Today, April 8, is Equal Pay Day — the day on which the average female …

Southwest pulling out of Key West on June 7 BY JOHN L. GUERRA NEWS WRITER Southwest Airlines will end its service to Key West International …

Summer camp for grown-ups kicks off new marketing campaign BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER In a town long accustomed to promoting itself as a party-centric …

Height restriction boost headed for ballot box BY PRU SOWERS NEWS WRITER Local voters this November will be able to take the first concrete steps …

Mallory Square Sunset Celebration In Trouble   By Pru Sowers   The city’s famous Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is at the center of a …

The Pines Fundraiser April 6   By John Andola   A Save the Pines Pot Luck Picnic & Fundraiser will be held from 1-5 p.m., …

N. Roosevelt Business Owners Hanging On With End In Sight   By John Andola   More night work and double crews will be in evidence …

On The State Of The Secretary General   By Mark Howell   Peter Anderson, 67, is fighting a battle against cancer.

Hedvall Guilty Of Second Degree Murder   By C.S Gilbert   Jurors at 11 p.m.Thursday returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second …

Food Truck Boom Results In Permit Shutdown Request   By Pru Sowers   The food trucks sprouting up on Key West’s streets seem simple enough, …