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.
Early morning commute slows after vehicle hits Islamorada’s Snake Creek Bridge
The early morning commute through Islamorada was slowed after a vehicle crashed through a traffic gate on Snake Creek Bridge on Thursday.
First responders were...
In Pictures: Stand-up paddlers take to Florida Bay for the Special Olympics State Invitational
Roughly 80 athletes from 11 Florida counties jumped on their paddleboards, setting out on the bayside waters of Islamorada for the Florida Special Olympics...
Coast Guard members, disabled athletes team up at triathlon
More than 200 triathletes descended upon John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park for the City Bikes Key Largo Triathlon on Aug. 16. Featuring an...
Rowell’s Waterfront Park is closed for construction; when will it reopen?
Rowell’s Waterfront Park in Key Largo closed this week to allow for the construction of several improvements.
County officials say the park will be closed...
Islamorada backcountry guide airlifted following lightning strike
One of the more widely-known backcountry fishing guides in Islamorada was airlifted to a mainland hospital after his boat was struck by lightning Thursday...
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