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.
Florida AG submits revised ballot language on property tax relief
State officials used all 10 days a judge gave in his ruling to rewrite language that Florida voters would see on their November ballots...
New teachers take to the classrooms in the Upper Keys
And just like that, summer break is over. Aug. 12 marked the return of students to the classroom and the arrival of new teachers...
Islamorada tentative budget gives raises, grandfathers benefit contributions for current employees
Two days were all it took for the Islamorada Village Council to work through a tentative spending plan, with $23.7 million for day-to-day operations...
Islamorada Village Council race sees four contests to be decided in November; Vice Mayor Mahoney goes unopposed
Four of the five Islamorada Village Council seats will see a contest in the November election.
The qualifying period among residents wishing to serve in...
Upper Keys students return for first day of school
Sounds of student chatter filled the halls of the Upper Keys schools, as teachers awaited their pupils for the first day on Aug. 12....
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