Budget impasse, other issues remain on lawmakers’ plate
Budget impasse, other issues remain on lawmakers’ plate WILLIAM MARCH, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — With a week left in its …
Romney to Jacksonville University graduates: Get a life
Romney to Jacksonville University graduates: Get a life BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney had a message …
Key West Kitchen / For The Love Of Goats And Goat Cheese
For The Love Of Goats And Goat Cheese By Kerry Shelby I love goats. They are endlessly curious, highly acrobatic and just plain …
The Big Story / Skeeter Survey Shenanigans
Skeeter Survey Shenanigans By Rick Boettger At their last meeting the Mosquito Control Board voted to postpone the release of Genetically Modified (GM) …
County gets serious about adapting to climate change
County gets serious about adapting to climate change BY TERRY SCHMIDA Florida Gov. Rick Scott may not like the terms “climate change” or …
US home sales bounced back in March, but can the gain last?
US home sales bounced back in March, but can the gain last? By JOSH BOAK and ALEX VEIG WASHINGTON (AP) – …
In Review / OK, Roshambo, Alternate Time Lines
In Review OK, Roshambo, Alternate Time Lines By C.S. GILBERT Roshambo, playing its final run this coming weekend at Key West …
Short Answers / Grown Up Decision
Grown Up Decision By Jeff Johnson And Paula Forman Dear Short Answers: My nephew confided to me that his girl friend is pressuring …
Tears and community spirit mix as Key West mourns Jonathan Wells
Tears and community spirit mix as Key West mourns Jonathan Wells BY TERRY SCHMIDA Hundreds, perhaps thousands of mourners from all walks of life filled …
In Review / ‘Conch Republic The Musical’ Is Hilarious History
In Review ‘Conch Republic The Musical’ Is Hilarious History By C.S. Gilbert Happy 33rd anniversary, Conch Republic! In celebration, all week there have been …
KEY WEST LOU COMMENTARY / ICELAND JAILS BANKERS, ETC.
KEY WEST LOU COMMENTARY ICELAND JAILS BANKERS, ETC. Iceland is a tiny country. It sits in the far reaches of the north Atlantic somewhere …
At Everglades, Obama to warn of damage from climate neglect
At Everglades, Obama to warn of damage from climate neglect JOSH LEDERMAN, Associated Press JENNIFER KAY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With swampy wetlands …
Feds join Clerk of Court pile-on with county bank account levy
Feds join Clerk of Court pile-on with county bank account levy BY TERRY SCHMIDA Just when it looked like things couldn’t possibly get …
Key West recycling numbers dropped in February
Key West recycling numbers dropped in February BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER A surprising drop in recycling in February has put …
Jeb Bush prepares to give traditional campaign a makeover
Jeb Bush prepares to give traditional campaign a makeover THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The traditional presidential campaign may be …
County mulling waterfront purchases to keep commercial fishing alive
County mulling waterfront purchases to keep commercial fishing alive BY TERRY SCHMIDA Check out a picture of Key West Bight from its late …
Key West bus fares drop to 20 cents during Conch Republic Day Celebration
Key West bus fares drop to 20 cents during Conch Republic Day Celebration BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER OK, …
NY’s Cuomo to be first gov. to visit Cuba as ties reopen
NY’s Cuomo to be first gov. to visit Cuba as ties reopen DAVID KLEPPER, Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York …
County on board with efforts to reduce use of plastic bags
County on board with efforts to reduce use of plastic bags BY TERRY SCHMIDA Last year you used about 500 plastic grocery shopping bags – …
Business tax hike under consideration by Key West officials
Business tax hike under consideration by Key West officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Owning a Key West business might cost owners five …