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.
UPPER KEYS WATER LINE PROJECT RESUMES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC CONGESTION ISSUES
A project to replace 6 miles of aged water main resumed in the Upper Keys the evening of March 2, as crews began preparations...
LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS IN TALLAHASSEE; PROPERTY INSURANCE ISSUES STILL LOOM IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
At the state capital, legislative session kicked off March 4 as leaders in the Florida House and Senate, as well as Gov. Ron DeSantis,...
SHERIFF’S OFFICE DONATES VAN TO TREASURE VILLAGE MONTESSORI
A Monroe County Sheriff’s van used sparingly for school resource officer cadets will help students at one local school safely get to gym class...
COL. LOU CAPUTO RETIRES FOLLOWING 40-PLUS YEARS WITH THE MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Lou Caputo served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He did several tours, came home and eventually returned to service,...
IDEAL CONDITIONS BROUGHT TENS OF THOUSANDS TO THE GIGANTIC NAUTICAL MARKET IN ISLAMORADA
Comfortable yet breezy weather conditions brought massive crowds to Islamorada’s Founders Park for the Gigantic Nautical Market on Feb. 22-23. Organized by the Upper...
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Crime
WASHINGTON WOMAN FACING CHARGES FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN THE LOWER KEYS
A 44-year-old Spokane, Washington woman was arrested on March...
Florida Keys News
FHP, CBP ARREST 15 DURING TARGETED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN KEY LARGO
Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team (CAAT), working...
Florida Keys News
PUBLIC GETS GLIMPSE OF REEF RESTORATION EFFORTS DURING KEYS MARINE LAB’S OPEN HOUSE
Keys Marine Laboratory welcomed guests to discover what lies...
Key West Back in the Day
KEY WEST BACK IN THE DAY: EVERYONE (STILL) GOES TO FAUSTO’S
When Jimmy Buffett wrote, “I’m goin’ down to Fausto’s/get...
In Pictures
IN PICTURES: SWITLIK JUNIOR EDITORS TAKE OVER THE NEWS DESK FOR CAREER AND TRUCK DAY
Students at Stanley Switlik Elementary School tried their little...
