Some Cubans see US thaw as a boon, others pessimistic
Some Cubans see US thaw as a boon, others pessimistic ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — As Havana and Washington move to restore …
Scott takes veto pen to budget
Scott takes veto pen to budget VFW Post among the casualties BY TERRY SCHMIDA Florida Keys politicians and those who depend on them to bring …
Greece hits new low as bailout
Greece hits new low as bailout to expire, default looms By ELENA BECATOROS and RAF CASERT Demonstrators gather during a rally organized by supporters of …
Christie promises blunt campaign
Christie promises blunt campaign as he enters 2016 contest By JILL COLVIN and STEVE PEOPLES LIVINGSTON, N.J. (AP) – A tough-talking New Jersey Gov. Chris …
New invasive species hits South Florida
New invasive species hits South Florida New Guinea flatworm spotted in Miami BY TERRY SCHMIDA Yet another invasive species may be inching its way into …
Bush recalls removing Confederate flag from Florida Capitol
Bush recalls removing Confederate flag from Florida Capitol BILL BARROW, Associated Press WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Campaigning in South Carolina, where residents are …
5 ways airlines are actually making flying better
5 ways airlines are actually making flying better SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Packed planes Less legroom. Fewer frequent flier …
7 Killer Reasons to Register for the Mystery Writers
7 Killer Reasons to Register for the Mystery Writers Key West Fest – PLUS 2 Important Deadlines Today 1) You might walk into the very …
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PUT SAFETY FIRST
RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PUT SAFETY FIRST DURING INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS TALLAHASSEE—On July 4, residents and visitors celebrate America’s Independence Day with family and friends. The …
7th Annual 4th of July Harbor Walk
7th Annual 4th of July Harbor Walk – A Bar Stroll in Red White and Blue, honoring our local active military and Key West’s penchant …
Change trash pick-up back to twice a week: Yaniz
Change trash pick-up back to twice a week: Yaniz BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Potentially coming full circle, Key West City Commissioner Tony …
Health ruling relieves consumers; GOP states remain critical
Health ruling relieves consumers; GOP states remain critical KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling validating federal health insurance subsidies …
High schoolers’ experiment lost again on launch failure
High schoolers’ experiment lost again on launch failure SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer Three high school students were going to get the science lesson of …
Truman Waterfront Park update draws commission concern
Truman Waterfront Park update draws commission concern BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Almost 16 years after the idea of building a park at …
Tropic Sprocket / A Little Chaos
TROPIC SPROCKETS / A Little Chaos By Ian Brockway In “A Little Chaos” directed by actor Alan Rickman, there is a bare trace of …
Tropic Sprockets / Escobar Paradise Lost
Escobar Paradise Lost By Ian Brockway There is a wonderful painting by Fernando Botero, showing the death of the druglord Pablo Escobar. In …
Pope Francis’ climate message fails to move GOP
Pope Francis’ climate message fails to move GOP ERICA WERNER, Associated Press MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pope Francis’ call for dramatic …
Gov. Scott tours Florida celebrating $400 million tax cuts
Gov. Scott tours Florida celebrating $400 million tax cuts MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Miami on Monday as part of what he’s …
Custom House Museum undergoes Phase II
Key West Art & Historical Society’s Custom House Museum undergoes Phase II of larger restoration effort While not apparent to those passing by, one of …
Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Safety Awareness In his weekly safety tip to all employees, Monroe County Safety Officer Mark Gongre put together a good check list of information …