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.
Line up at Bay Jam, hitting the Keys THIS weekend!
Born 25 years ago, the annual Bay Jam music festival began with local musicians performing to raise money to provide grants for local students...
STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE
Paying for the basic needs is a struggle for many in the Keys. Per the United Way of the Florida Keys, 42 percent of...
Canal cleanup moving along
Canal debris removal in Islamorada hit completion last December. With 20 canals cleared of large amounts of hurricane debris, village officials are now working...
HIGH ADVENTURE
At the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base dock, a troop of scouts spent a portion of their Tuesday afternoon in scuba training. Across...
LONG-TERM RECOVERY – New funding sources opening up
Businesses are still facing challenges 17 months after Hurricane Irma, and governments are still waiting for FEMA funds. Unincorporated Monroe County looks to receive...
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History of Diving Museum hosts tours and talks
The History of Diving Museum on Saturday, Aug. 15,...
Middle Keys Community
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