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 COUNCIL CANDIDATE ANGEL BORDEN PASSES AWAY
A local businesswoman and candidate for Islamorada Village Council, Brycelynne “Angel” Borden, passed away on July 29 in Tavernier. She was 62.
Born on a...
WATER PROJECT COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE IN ISLAMORADA
Water being pumped into the Florida Keys is flowing through nearly 5 miles of new, larger pipe in Islamorada.
On July 29, Florida Keys Aqueduct...
CITIZENS INSURANCE RATE HIKE HEARING IS AUG. 1; LOCAL GROUP TO RELAY OPPOSITION
Officials with Citizens Property Insurance Corporation will outline what they say is the need for a double-digit rate hike on policyholders in the Florida...
ISLAMORADA COUNCIL WANTS TO PAUSE BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
Islamorada council members continue to seek a pause on any new applications coming into the village’s planning department for a building permit.
Coming off approval...
DOLLARS AND CENTS: ISLAMORADA OFFICIALS SET MILLAGE RATE CEILING AS BUDGET TALKS BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Rising property values in Islamorada and increased insurance costs await village council members as they prepare to discuss a 2024-25 spending plan and millage...
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COME CELEBRATE A SEA OF SONG AT THE 2025 UNDERWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival returns July 11...