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 Allocates for Affordable Housing

Aside from the state’s 300 allocations, only 36 units are left designated for affordable housing in the village of Islamorada. Mark Gregg, Achievable Housing Citizens'...

Keys Eats: Ballyhoo’s Offers Great Seafood With a Side of Southern Hospitality

At Sal’s Ballyhoo’s in Key Largo, stop in and get some chef-crafted Florida Keys seafood and enjoy a little southern hospitality.  Located in the median...

Senator Flores Walks the Walk With Proposed Affordable Housing Bill

A bill recently introduced by Florida state Sen. Anitere Flores proposes a new tool to confront the affordable and workforce housing issue in the...

The Weekly Interview: 1-On-1 With Lt. Governor Jeanette Nunez

Editor’s note: Standing at the marina near Key Largo Fisheries last November, I had the opportunity to meet and interview Jeanette Nunez as Election...

Furry Friends in the Upper Keys Need a New Home!

Lovable, furry friends in the Upper Keys are looking for their forever homes. The Upper Keys Humane Society, the Humane Animal Care Coalition and...

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