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.
ALLIGATOR LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER WHO RODE OUT HURRICANE DONNA GETS SPECIAL BURIAL AT SEA
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel departed from Station Islamorada on the afternoon of June 20. There were no emergencies or rescues; rather, a special...
AUDIT CRITICIZES OPERATOR OF JACOBS AQUATIC CENTER IN KEY LARGO
A Monroe County Comptroller audit is criticizing the new operator of Jacobs Aquatic Center for its “omissions” and “mistruths” in its proposal to secure...
ISLAMORADA COUNCILMAN’S PUSH TO OPPOSE ‘ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ’ FAILS TO GAIN SUPPORT FROM COLLEAGUES
Concerns over a migrant detention facility’s potential effect on the Everglades and Florida Bay led backcountry guide and councilman Steve Friedman to present a...
GOING WITH THE FLOW: NEW WATER MAIN INSTALL IN ISLAMORADA IS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
New drinking water pipes are going into the ground at a fast rate on Islamorada’s Plantation Key.
Work is moving so efficiently along U.S. 1...
NOT THE LOBSTER WE WERE LOOKING FOR: MARINER FINDS KILOS OF COCAINE OFF ISLAMORADA
Boats were out in droves throughout the Upper Keys as divers and snorkelers hunted for lobsters during the final day of mini-season on Thursday....
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