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.
AN ISLAMORADA CANAL ONCE PLAGUED BY POOR WATER QUALITY BREATHES NEW LIFE
An Islamorada canal once marred by poor water quality and no coral or plant growth is improving, thanks to a completed restoration project.
With council...
KEYS LAW ENFORCEMENT & COURTS STAYED BUSY IN 2024
Local law enforcement stayed busy tracking down perpetrators throughout the island chain in 2024. The Florida Keys also had a visit from FBI agents...
TAVERNIER PROJECT GARNERED PLENTY OF ATTENTION IN THE UPPER KEYS THROUGHOUT 2024
There was no shortage of big news in the Upper Keys this year. In Tavernier, a proposed supermarket and liquor store captured headlines all...
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2024 SAW HEATED RACES AND PLENTY OF CAMPAIGN DOLLARS
Several county posts go unopposedSeveral top county posts went unopposed during the 2024 election cycle. Monroe County State Attorney Dennis Ward, county Public Defender...
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...
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THREE RESCUED AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES OFF MARATHON
A Coast Guard Station Marathon boat crew rescued three...
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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, SPENDING ISSUES AWAIT STATE LEGISLATORS AS SESSION STARTS TUESDAY
Property tax relief, the state budget and artificial intelligence...
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DERELICT VESSELS GET REMOVED FROM FLORIDA KEYS WATERS IN RECORD NUMBERS
Monroe County has wrapped up a major cleanup effort...
Environment
CLEANER AND CLEARER CANALS: ISLAMORADA UNDERTAKES $8.9 MILLION RESTORATION PROJECT ON LOWER MATECUMBE
Plagued by poor water quality, a pair of dead-end...
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LOCAL METEOROLOGIST JON RIZZO TRACES HISTORY OF WEATHER FORECASTING IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
On Thursday, Jan. 15, Jon Rizzo, warning coordination meteorologist...
