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.

CARD SOUND ROAD REOPENS AFTER FATAL CRASH SHUT IT DOWN FOR HOURS

One of the Florida Keys two main thoroughfares was closed for a majority of the day, following a fatal crash on the Miami-Dade County...

ISLAMORADA CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MULLS RECOMMENDATION TO STAGGER COUNCIL SEATS

A committee tasked with recommending changes to the Islamorada village charter backed the idea of asking voters about staggering the five council seats.  At a...

DROUGHT LOWERS BISCAYNE AQUIFER, RESULTING IN A WATER SHORTAGE WARNING

A lack of rainfall and increased water demand have led the South Florida Water Management District to issue a water shortage warning for the...

IN PICTURES: ANNUAL PKS PTA RUN IS A BLAST  — OF COLOR

Runners and walkers took off from the starting line at Coral Shores High School on Feb. 7. They were full of color and accomplishment...

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEADERS PREACH AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP DURING STATE CAPITOL VISIT

Local Habitat for Humanity leaders in the Upper and Middle Keys visited the State Capitol on Feb. 3 as part of the Habitat Florida...

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