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.

COUNTY OPENS 1/1 RENTAL UNITS IN KEY LARGO FOR TOURISM WORKERS AT $2,995 A MONTH

A housing opportunity for workers in the tourism industry became available in Key Largo with 12 newly-constructed units. Last week, Monroe County announced applications are...

ISLAMORADA COUNCIL MULLS SPENDING CUTS AHEAD OF FIRST PUBLIC HEARING 

A citizens budget task force scrutinized the Village of Islamorada’s overtime spending and benefits package for employees, which included the taxpayer footing 97% of...

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...

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