Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.
COUNTY PROGRAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD-FUNDED UPGRADES COULD EXPAND BEYOND FLOOD PROJECTS
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CROCODILE SPEARED IN THE HEAD DIES FOLLOWING MONTHSLONG RECOVERY BATTLE
An American crocodile spotted in a Key Largo canal with a spear lodged in its head in October passed away from complications associated with...
YACHT PARTIALLY SINKS AND SPILLS DIESEL INTO A KEY LARGO CANAL
A yacht that began to take on water Tuesday evening in a Key Largo canal became partially submerged, leaking gallons of diesel into the...
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With Christmas approaching, Santa will make his rounds through Islamorada on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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