Florida legislators reach deal on conservation money
Florida legislators reach deal on conservation money GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida legislators finally reached a deal late Sunday on …
After 6 months of consideration, Jeb Bush ready for ’16 race
After 6 months of consideration, Jeb Bush ready for ’16 race STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush is ready to launch …
Federal flood administrator discriminating against Key West, according to city officials
Federal flood administrator discriminating against Key West, according to city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West building and flood management officials …
Short Answers / RETURN TO SENDER
Short Answers By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman RETURN TO SENDER Dear Short Answers: A distant relative recently passed away and the man’s daughter …
Earbuds, BB gun at play in fatal police shooting in Florida
Earbuds, BB gun at play in fatal police shooting in Florida CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jermaine McBean …
Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle
Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle event at Fort East Martello welcomes all in its co-creation On Saturday, June 20 from 5-11 pm, historic Fort East …
Your Financial Future / A Proposed DOL Rule Has Created A Big Fuss
A Proposed DOL Rule Has Created A Big Fuss By Roxanne Fleszar Behind the scenes in the investment industry, there is much angst …
Feature Stories / Green Dining
Green Dining To celebrate Green Business Month, we are highlighting how you the consumer can find green businesses. According to Trip Advisor there are …
The Big Story / Repaving Truman With Sharrows
Repaving Truman With Sharrows By Rick Boettger I met with City Manager Jim Scholl to discuss the planned repaving of Truman Avenue, and especially the …
Groups sue over Florida’s 24-hour wait period for abortions
Groups sue over Florida’s 24-hour wait period for abortions BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two groups sued the state of Florida …
Coast Guard, Cuban migrants continue deadly hide-and-seek
Coast Guard, Cuban migrants continue deadly hide-and-seek By JENNIFER KAY and TONY WINTON In this photo taken in the Florida Straits on May 17, 2015, …
Key West Lou / COMMENTARY / PORTUGAL THE BLUEPRINT
Key West Lou COMMENTARY PORTUGAL THE BLUEPRINT By Louis Petrone Many in the United States have become giddy with the success being achieved in the …
New police body camera policy finalized in Key West
New police body camera policy finalized in Key West BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The Key West Police Department has finalized …
Technology, experience relied upon to fend off post-Wilma hurricane threats
Technology, experience relied upon to fend off post-Wilma hurricane threats BY TERRY SCHMIDA At first, people laughed at the Flintstonesque name, bought bottles …
Man wants charges filed against officer who kicked him
Man wants charges filed against officer who kicked him MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A South Florida banker who is shown …
Why Americans are getting new credit cards
Why Americans are getting new credit cards KEN SWEET, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A big change is happening inside your wallet. …
County to vote on Trauma Star waiver but program stickers already in the mail
County to vote on Trauma Star waiver but program stickers already in the mail BY TERRY SCHMIDA By the time these words come unstuck from …
Key West businesses to pay five percent tax hike
Key West businesses to pay five percent tax hike BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER The cost of doing business in Key West is …
High court ruling against gay marriage would produce ‘chaos’
High court ruling against gay marriage would produce ‘chaos’ MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos …
Judge is now out on well battle Last Stand hopes for ‘Keys’ win
Judge is now out on well battle Last Stand hopes for ‘Keys’ win BY TERRY SCHMIDA The three parties to a dispute over …