Florida Keys News

Feds watch Turkey Point after 3 shutdowns

Key West Citizen - Friday, May 17, 2013

Three unplanned reactor shutdowns at Florida Power and Light's Turkey Point Nuclear Facility have prompted federal regulators to increase its safety presence. But officials with the U.S. Nuclear...

Study: Flats fishing lands area $427M

Key West Citizen - Friday, May 17, 2013
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There is little doubt that flats fishing has a major impact on the Florida Keys economy, but a study released this week gives a clearer picture of just how much revenue it generates. The fishing...

'Diver Judy' blamed for own injuries

Key West Citizen - Friday, May 17, 2013
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Attorneys for a yacht owner argue it is not responsible for a woman injured by the boat's propellers as the legal row over potentially millions of dollars in costs heats up. Judith Nicole...

County won't appeal PSC ruling

Key West Citizen - Thursday, May 16, 2013
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The Monroe County Commission agreed Wednesday not to challenge the state Public Service Commission's (PSC) ruling that commercial power can brought to No Name Key.Commissioners also agreed to issue building permits for the homes to be connected to power lines if a local judge orders it.

USS Key West heads to Guam

Key West Citizen - Thursday, May 16, 2013

Whenever the crew of the USS Key West submarine gathers, blasts from multiple conch shells are sure to follow, the vessel's commander said. "We just had the 113th birthday of the U.S. submarine...

Man accused of rape, battery on woman

Key West Citizen - Thursday, May 16, 2013
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A Key West man was arrested this week on suspicion of rape and misdemeanor battery in connection with two separate incidents involving the same woman, according to police reports. Steven Dobkins, 41, remained jailed Wednesday night in lieu of $210,000 total bail, Sheriff's Office records showed.

'Not an audit' of HOB project

Key West Citizen - Thursday, May 16, 2013

Discussion of issues related to the construction of the Horace O'Bryant K-8 school dominated the Monroe County School Board workshop Tuesday night in Key West. Specifically, the board members...

Fallen officers honored on Fri.

Key West Citizen - Thursday, May 16, 2013

Just three months out of the academy at age 22, Key West Officer Norman Drew was killed in the line of duty Dec. 18, 1975, when a car didn't yield to his motorcycle's lights and siren. Each...