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.
ISLAMORADA COUNCIL FILLS COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Various Islamorada advisory committee seats, which sat vacant for several months, were recently filled by village council members.
One of the more important groups within...
PUBLIX, WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECT MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
A May 28 meeting of the Monroe County Planning Commission essentially concluded a three-year process for developers to secure several key approvals needed to...
COMMISSIONERS KILL PROPOSAL TO ASSESS TWIN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS OVER CONSTRUCTION COST SHORTFALL
A shortfall in construction costs for the Twin Lakes road elevation and drainage project won’t be thrown onto the 100-plus property owners in the...
STORM SEASON PREP: FORECASTING ADVANCEMENTS BETTER PINPOINT STORM TRACKS AND NECESSARY ACTIONS
Emergency management and weather officials stand ready should a storm threaten the Florida Keys. For residents, early preparations and planning should be at the...
COUNTY EMERGENCY DIRECTOR WHO GUIDED FLORIDA KEYS THROUGH COVID ACCEPTS JOB AT HER ALMA MATER
Monroe County’s top emergency management official is departing to lead her alma mater’s emergency planning and response.
On May 21, Monroe County announced Shannon Weiner’s...
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MIAMI BEACH MAN CHARGED IN NOVEMBER 2024 BOAT CRASH THAT CLAIMED A WOMAN’S LIFE
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested a 48-year-old...
Letter to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: MAYOR HENRIQUEZ SHOULD REMOVE VICE MAYOR LISSETTE CAREY
Dear Editor:
It’s been three weeks since the grand jury...
Florida Keys Community
CATHY CRANE PROMOTED TO MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Monroe County Veterans Affairs and Social Services will be...
Hip to the Scene
HIP TO THE SCENE: A COMPRESSION LESSON
Today’s musicians have more tools at their disposal than...
Columns
RECYCLING: SMART HABITS SAVE MONEY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Residential curbside waste collection is funded by the taxes...
