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.
KIDS’ WISHES WILL BE FULFILLED THIS CHRISTMAS
Hundreds of kids in the Upper Keys will wake up to find presents beneath the tree this Christmas, thanks to a community toy drive...
JIM’S NOTEBOOK: DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW — AND THREE CHRISTMAS WISHLISTS
My brothers and I always seemed to find our way onto Santa’s nice list despite all the fights, the rowdy play and the times...
SECOND ALZHEIMER’S WALK IN ISLAMORADA TAKES STEPS TO A CURE
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ISLAMORADA APPROVES REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CREEKSIDE INN UNITS TO ISLANDER RESORT AS PART OF EXPANSION
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A 56-year-old Tallahassee, Florida woman died Tuesday following a dive-related incident off Key Largo.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Andrea Shultz was with...
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