Tropical paradise was bankrupt in the 1930’s BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER With a record-breaking tourism season last winter, new businesses opening and …

Frightening Daytona wreck puts NASCAR safety in spotlight JENNA FRYER, AP Auto Racing Writer   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Riding bumper-to-bumper at nearly 200 …

Mozambique destroys ivory, rhino horn in anti-poaching move CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Mozambique destroyed a large stockpile of confiscated ivory and rhino …

The Rubio economy: ‘The old ways no longer work’ STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   CHICAGO (AP) — With an eye on the future, Florida Sen. …

Citizen survey results reveal few, although some, surprises BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Despite complaints from one Key West City Commissioner that the …

Tropic Cinema Withdraws as Exhibitor for 2015 Key West Film Festival Tropic Cinema, the nonprofit, independent film multiplex located in Old Town Key West, will …

Calling All Key West Restaurant and Bar Staff! RALLY THE TROOPS… And prepare for Key West’s ultimate and annual showdown at the Battle of the …

Treasures from sunken Spanish galleon set for auction ULA ILNYTZKY, Associated Press   NEW YORK (AP) — A solid gold chain and an intricate gold-and-enamel …

Yaniz running to keep city commission seat   BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   First-term Key West City Commissioner Tony Yaniz has announced …

Photographer Clyde Butcher finds freedom with digital camera JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press   MIAMI (AP) — Clyde Butcher’s black-and-white landscape photography is known for evoking …

Key West Lou COMMENTARY AMAZING GRACE REVISITED By Louis Petrone I FIRST WROTE THIS ARTICLE EIGHT YEARS AGO. THE ONE YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ …

Top Republican doubts Senate will confirm ambassador to Cuba ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that his …

Key West Art & Historical Society Staff Member Celebrates 15 years of service On July 10, Key West Art & Historical Society’s Gerri Sidoti celebrates …

Florida’s new 24-hour abortion waiting period on hold again GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge once again blocked the …

Mel Fisher Days to Give Away $5,000 in Cash and Thousands in Treasure Mel Fisher Days Kickoff on Thursday July 9 with a Dockside Party …

Plantation Key School Project Moving Forward The Monroe County School Board met on Tuesday, June 24, 2015. Pat Lefere Executive Director of Operations and Planning …

ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Sheriff Rick Ramsay announced today, a team of assessors from the Commission for Florida …

Uber and Lyft drivers will be arrested: Key West Police BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER   Popular although unlicensed Uber and Lyft taxi …

LWV social recaps progress, issues The Fifth Tuesday social hosted by the Lower Keys League of Women Voters this week featured highlights of the legislative …

Thousands gather in Portland as Oregon eases into legal weed TIM FOUGHT, Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon began easing into an era …