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  • State wildlife officials looking out for the best interests of all anglers

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:20 am ET  

    A Dec. 2 guest column by Jon Ain commented about recommendations being made to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission by its research staff concerning possible changes to permit... read more Full Story »

  • Today in Keys History

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:19 am ET  

    20 YEARS AGO The Key West Police Department's investigation of the police shooting of a suspected drug dealer was ruled to be justifiable homicide. Ground was broken for the $18 million... read more Full Story »

  • Mile Markers

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:19 am ET  

    KEY WEST Bond sought for murder suspect The Miami attorney representing Nicholas Ferro said Tuesday that he is preparing to argue that his 23-year-old client should be given a... read more Full Story »

  • Traffic stop leads to man's arrest for drugs

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:19 am ET  

    MARATHON -- A 23-year-old man is facing drug charges after deputies allegedly found more than an ounce of marijuana during a traffic stop. Andrew Flis was charged with possessing more than 20 grams... read more Full Story »

  • Schools probe excess payments

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:19 am ET  

    Monroe County school officials are investigating possible overpayments to a technology contractor that were supposed to be capped at $60,000 but exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars in each of... read more Full Story »

  • A decade later, the inaugural coach returns

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:18 am ET  

    When Troy Bowe moved to Key West, he never thought he would be coaching the high school wrestling team. In actuality, he moved to Key West because of a girl. However, when the opportunity came to... read more Full Story »

  • Obituaries

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:18 am ET  

    Dont'e Rene Luckie Oct. 25, 2009 - Dec. 3, 2009 Our Precious gift is now an Angel. He is survived by his parents, Dashan Luckie and Bryana Kee. Grandmother, Maria (Jose)... read more Full Story »

  • Sports - Local

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:18 am ET  

    golf LKGA scramble Sunday at KWGC KEY WEST -- The Lower Keys Golf Association will hold its monthly scramble beginning at 8 a.m., Sunday, at the Key West... read more Full Story »

  • Citizens' Voice

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 1:18 am ET  

    "My big, old pink cruiser women's bike was stolen this morning. A $50 reward if I can get it back in the same condition it was taken. No questions asked. Call 305-432-7961. To the person who took it:... read more Full Story »

  • Burke address

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 12:18 am ET  

    KEY LARGO -- Dr. Joseph P. Burke, superintendent of the Monroe County School District, will address the Key Largo Federation of Homeowner Associations at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 in Key Largo Library... read more Full Story »

  • Chamber looks to expand the Key Largo brand

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 12:18 am ET  

    KEY LARGO -- Thoughts of Key West usually evoke Duval Street. Mention St. Augustine and most picture the oldest city's fort. But when people think of Key Largo what image comes to... read more Full Story »

  • Tamiami bridge hailed as key restoration step

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 12:18 am ET  

    MIAMI-DADE -- A menagerie of officials hailing from Washington, Tallahassee and South Florida descended upon the Tamiami Trail last Friday for the groundbreaking of a project being called the most... read more Full Story »

  • Merchants anticipate reopening of Cheeca

    Key West Citizen – Wed Dec 9, 12:18 am ET  

    ISLAMORADA -- Nearly a year after being gutted by a New Year's Eve fire, Islamorada's largest resort is scheduled to reopen next week, bringing a sense of optimism to struggling merchants throughout... read more Full Story »

  • The Navy's best are coming back

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    The nation's most famous jet fighter team is returning to the Florida Keys next year, along with military and recreational aviators and aircraft representing the extreme side of aviation. read more Full Story »

  • Mile Markers

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    MARATHON Cause of outage unknown Florida Keys Electric Cooperative crews have not determined the cause of a power outage Monday morning that affected all electric customers from... read more Full Story »

  • Protester jailed at parade

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    A man familiar to Key West residents for his protest signs denouncing homosexuality was arrested at the Holiday Parade Saturday, accused of kicking a woman while he was holding a sign that read, &q read more Full Story »

  • Spending Time With Hoops Rackets

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    Key West senior shooting guard Nick Scammacca was born in Albany, N.Y., 17 years ago and, in the past, has divided the school year between the Northeast and Key West. But this year, he was only in... read more Full Story »

  • Today in Keys History

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    20 YEARS AGO A Monroe County circuit judge denied a motion by the Department of Environmental Regulation to close Alex's Auto Parts, the Stock Island junkyard charged with environmental... read more Full Story »

  • Citizens' Voice

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:19 am ET  

    "A small black wallet was lost around 1:30 p.m. Sunday somewhere between White Street and Duval Street. If found please call 646-709-3072." "As a member of this town, I have to say the parade... read more Full Story »

  • Man charged in 4 car burglaries

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:18 am ET  

    TAVERNIER -- A Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy on Sunday used a Taser to stop a man from fleeing, then charged him with burglarizing four cars. Alexander Marcus Acs, 21, of Key Largo, was... read more Full Story »

  • News

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:18 am ET  

    The percentage of visitors traveling to the Florida Keys by car in 2007-08 was 68.7 percent. A chart accompanying a story in Sunday's paper included the wrong percentage. The Key West Citizen... read more Full Story »

  • Double pay likely was legal

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:18 am ET  

    Two Key West High School cosmetology instructors who allegedly collected double pay for Adult Education classes that overlapped with their regular duties are unlikely to face criminal charges because... read more Full Story »

  • Letters to the editor

    Key West Citizen – Tue Dec 8, 1:18 am ET  

    Wastewater officials not serving residents I did not attend the Dec. 1 meeting of the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD), but it is my understanding there was a 3-2 vote to spend... read more Full Story »

  • Mile Markers

    Key West Citizen – Mon Dec 7, 1:20 am ET  

    FLORIDA KEYS Get gardening help at plant clinics Master gardeners will be available at several free plant clinics scheduled throughout the Florida Keys this month to help the... read more Full Story »

  • Letters to the editor

    Key West Citizen – Mon Dec 7, 1:19 am ET  

    Waste Management not serious about recycling I would like to draw a recycling matter to your attention. I have always been an avid recycler and applaud the city for its stance on the... read more Full Story »

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