By Fred C. Klein I have had a beard since 2011 and on and off before then. The most compelling reason therefor is the luxury …

School District Hosts Community Forums for Superintendent Search The Monroe County School District is seeking community input to assist in the search for a new …

CFK continues VIP Series with coral restoration talk KEY WEST, FL, February 6, 2025— The College of the Florida Keys will continue its 2025 VIP …

MONROE COUNTY AND STATE PARTNERSHIP DRIVES PROGRESS IN REMOVING DERELICT VESSELS FROM FLORIDA KEYS Monroe County, FL – Since July 2024, when Monroe County entered into …

Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget Advances Public Health and Health Care for Floridians  Tallahassee, Fla. – On February 3, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announced …

Eugene Robinson in the February 6th Washington Post had an excellent Opinion piece titled: “These Republicans Should Be Ashamed of Themselves.” He wrote, “As President …

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers, in an effort to be more competitive in central Florida’s thriving theme …

Key West Commissioner Donie Lee Proposes Innovative Housing Partnership with U.S. Navy By KONK Life Staff Writer Key West, FL — In a bold move to …

Mayor Danise “Deedee” Henriquez and the Key West City Commission proclaimed February as Black History Month during Tuesday’s regular meeting. “Black History Month is a …

Key West Pride to Celebrate the Past, Present, and Future of the LGBTQ+ Community KEY WEST, Florida Keys — Visitors are invited to celebrate seven decades …

American Red Cross offering financial assistance for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene and Milton Assistance available to those affected by …

Williams Hall is excited to bring Parallel Lives to the stage, featuring the dynamic talents of Erin McKenna and Puddin Taine! Written by Kathy Najimy and Mo …

Lilly Pulitzer event to benefit A Positive Step of Monroe County  On Sat., April 12, the Lilly Pulitzer shop at 600 Front Street in Key …

Reef Relief recently conducted a marine debris removal event in the Key West Wildlife Refuge with the help of several partners. On January 27, 2025, …

International Bestselling author Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan comes to the Friends of The Key West Speaker Series on Monday, February 17. She is a New York-based …

Just like that! Overnight! Pain, hunger, fear and death in Africa. Why? Trump and Musk funding cuts. Friends take care of friends. Supposedly so. The …

Justice Department appeals as second judge in 2 days blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order By  GENE JOHNSON and MIKE CATALINI SEATTLE (AP) — A second federal judge in …

Crossing Guard Jennie Mae Parker got double recognition during today’s City Commission meeting. She was honored for her 15 years of dedicated service to the …

Children’s Art Workshop at the Key West Botanical Garden KEY WEST, Florida Keys –  The monthly “Nature is Art” Workshop will take place from 10am to 11:30am on …

FWC Launches Vessel Turn-In Program in Monroe County to Assist Boat Owners and Protect Waterways KONK Life Staff Writer The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation …