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.
WOMAN DIES IN HEAD-ON CRASH IN THE LOWER KEYS; OTHER DRIVER AIRLIFTED WITH SERIOUS INJURIES
A 44-year-old Jacksonville woman died after her vehicle crashed head-on with a truck on U.S. 1 near MM 19 in the Lower Keys on...
ILLEGAL CONTRACTOR FRAUD INVESTIGATION LEADS TO CHAOTIC PURSUIT IN THE UPPER KEYS
Three out-of-county individuals were arrested after they sent various law enforcement agencies on a chaotic chase through the Upper Keys on Monday morning.
Monroe County...
ISLAMORADA COUNCIL FINALIZES SPENDING PLAN FOR 2025-26
Only six minutes were needed for the Islamorada Village Council to approve a spending plan and property tax rate.
No public comment or lengthy debates...
ISLAMORADA COUNCIL MULLS PROTECTIONS FOR PEACOCKS AND PARKING ISSUES ON WINDLEY KEY
Parking issues in one Islamorada community and protections for roaming peacocks were among the notable issues before the Islamorada Village Council during a Sept....
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR BEST OF UPPER KEYS
A celebration of the community’s finest and best — from Key Largo to Islamorada — will be on display during the fourth annual Best...
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