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.

Local group working to acquire Alligator Light

Ask Larry “Lighthouse” Herlth what it would mean to obtain the iconic, historic marvel in Alligator Lighthouse, and he’ll tell you it would be...

Director amped up for 10th running of Key Largo Bridge Run


And they’re off! Come Nov. 9, runners of all ages and abilities will take to the start line in Key Largo for the 10th...

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Deadline nears on lighthouse acquisition application

A deadline approaches as the federal government’s General Services Administration seeks applications from nonprofits and groups that want to preserve Keys lighthouses. The lighthouses —...

Upper Keys Weekly’s Male and Female Athlete of the Week — Sept. 19

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with the Coral Shores Athletic Department in choosing “The Male and Female Athlete of the Week.”...

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