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KEY WEST OFFICIALS POSTPONE 2 PRICKLY DECISIONS

You know that triangular little “park” in front of the Custom House, known as Clinton Square? Do you know whom it honors or how...
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MEET JIM FOSSUM: GREEN PARROT CELEB TAKES HIS BEST SHOT

How does a kid from Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts and illustration become manager at one of the most popular Key...
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SPORTS WRAP, AUG. 18: PREVIEWING THE FALL FOOTBALL SEASON

By Tracy McDonald All three Monroe County high schools have been putting in the work this month in anticipation of the fall football season. Preseason...
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE RACE INCLUDES A HEATED REPUBLICAN PRIMARY & 2 DEMOCRAT HOPEFULS – 2022...

The race to represent the Florida Keys in the state House of Representatives includes two Democrats and three Republicans. Incumbent Republican Jim Mooney faces a...
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KEY WEST WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER & CHILD ABUSE

A Key West woman was arrested Aug. 7 by Key West Police on charges of child abuse and attempted first-degree, premeditated murder. The suspect,...
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KEY WEST VIETNAM VETERAN RECEIVES OVERDUE HONOR

The “wrongs of the past were righted” on Monday morning, when Key West native Alvin Alce received his Purple Heart from the U.S. Army...
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KEY WEST BALLOT INCLUDES 7 REFERENDUMS

Attention, Key West voters, have you looked at your ballot? Sample ballots are available online at keyselections.org. (Click on “Sample Ballot List” at the...
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NEW USPS STAMPS FEATURE FLORIDA KEYS MARINE LIFE

One certain stand of elkhorn coral and one “smiley” balloonfish from the Florida Keys will be making their way around the country – as...
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SPORTS WRAP: FAMILIAR FACES, NEW ROLES FOR FALL HIGH SCHOOL COACHES

By Tracy McDonald As the summer comes to a close, Keys schools are gearing up for a brand-new year and a brand-new season of sports....
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SPENDING IN STATE HOUSE RACE GROWS AS AUGUST PRIMARY APPROACHES

Just weeks remain before registered Republican and Democratic voters select a Florida House candidate to represent their party in the Nov. 8 election. With...