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.
Drunk driver who maimed sheriff’s deputy in 2024 crash gets prison sentence
A woman who took the wheel while intoxicated the night of April 9, 2024 changed the life of a Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy who...
Guiding Islamorada’s future: Updated comprehensive plan prioritizes housing
A 300-plus page document seeks to guide Islamorada’s housing needs, address congestion issues on the road, bolster environmental protections and reinforce the village’s character,...
A $3.8 million project is underway to improve the Founders Park baseball field
Rain drops and a wet, muddy ground didn’t stop village and school district officials, coaches and community members from attending a ceremony to mark...
Islamorada’s Peter Frezza runs away with the annual Old Highway 5K
A breathtaking Florida Keys sunrise graced the roughly 150 runners and walkers as they took their marks for the annual Old Highway Run on...
Man arrested for reportedly charging items and services to another person’s resort room
A 26-year-old Clearwater man was arrested on Oct. 3 for reportedly stealing more than $2,400 in goods and services at an Islamorada resort. He...
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Join the first Sea Shanty Sing-Along at History of Diving Museum Saturday
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