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.

New teachers take to the classrooms in the Upper Keys

And just like that, summer break is over. Aug. 12 marked the return of students to the classroom and the arrival of new teachers...

Islamorada tentative budget gives raises, grandfathers benefit contributions for current employees

Two days were all it took for the Islamorada Village Council to work through a tentative spending plan, with $23.7 million for day-to-day operations...

Islamorada Village Council race sees four contests to be decided in November; Vice Mayor Mahoney goes unopposed

Four of the five Islamorada Village Council seats will see a contest in the November election. The qualifying period among residents wishing to serve in...

Upper Keys students return for first day of school 

Sounds of student chatter filled the halls of the Upper Keys schools, as teachers awaited their pupils for the first day on Aug. 12....

Who’s running for Islamorada Village Council? Qualifying is underway

As Florida primary races remain contentious and hot, races in the Village of Islamorada will begin to heat up in the coming week as...

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