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John F. McCarthy is a veteran journalist in the Caribbean, writing from the "Decision Space" where survival meets the surreal. His reporting steel was tempered by a lineage of legendary editors and broadcasters, including Ed Wynn Brant (The Bomb), Owen Eschenroder (Ann Arbor News), Lynelle Emanuel (BVI Beacon), and Charles Thanas (WSVI-TV). Alongside longtime colleague Kenneth C. "Casey" Clark, McCarthy has navigated the front lines of the territory’s history—from the 1997 volcanic "snow" to every major hurricane since Hugo. Known for leaning out of doorless helicopters to capture the "money shot," McCarthy now edits the V.I. Free Press, providing the essential link between the island's colonial past and its SpaceX future.
Court Watch: The Recurring Docket of Warren Freeman
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Court Watch: The Recurring Docket of Warren Freeman

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — In the legal halls of the Superior Court, some names appear with a frequency that highlights the ongoing…
Posted by John McCarthy May 8, 2026
ST. CROIX MAN FACES GRAND LARCENY CHARGES IN SUPERIOR COURT
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ST. CROIX MAN FACES GRAND LARCENY CHARGES IN SUPERIOR COURT

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — A local man appeared before the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on Thursday morning for an Advice…
Posted by John McCarthy May 7, 2026
ELDER EXPLOITATION: 63-Year-Old St. Croix Woman Arrested in $21,000 Debit Card Fraud
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ELDER EXPLOITATION: 63-Year-Old St. Croix Woman Arrested in $21,000 Debit Card Fraud

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — A nine-month investigation into the financial abuse of a dependent adult has culminated in the…
Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
GRAND LARCENY: L.E.M. Enterprises Employee Charged in $20,000 St. Croix Window Theft
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GRAND LARCENY: L.E.M. Enterprises Employee Charged in $20,000 St. Croix Window Theft

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — A 23-year-old employee of a local enterprise is facing multiple felony counts tonight after a…
Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
COURT WATCH: Heavy Arraignment Docket Leads Busy Day at Kingshill
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COURT WATCH: Heavy Arraignment Docket Leads Busy Day at Kingshill

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer KINGSHILL — While the St. Croix sun beats down outside, the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands is seeing a surge…
Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
THE BIG BROIL: St. Croix Swelters Under 100°F Heat Index
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THE BIG BROIL: St. Croix Swelters Under 100°F Heat Index

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX – If you felt like you were dragging through wet cement this morning, you weren't alone. Despite the National…
Posted by John McCarthy May 6, 2026
Steamy Skies and Stray Storms: The May 5th Outlook
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Steamy Skies and Stray Storms: The May 5th Outlook

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer The Big Picture: Sizzle and Sprinkles It’s going to be a classic tropical "mixed bag" today. We have a bit of…
Posted by John McCarthy May 5, 2026
ST. CROIX COURT WATCH: Assault, Grand Larceny Charges Top Monday’s Criminal Docket
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ST. CROIX COURT WATCH: Assault, Grand Larceny Charges Top Monday’s Criminal Docket

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — The wheels of justice turned early Monday morning in Kingshill as two men appeared before Honorable Judge Yolan…
Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS
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HEAT AND HAZE GRIP THE ISLANDS AS ATLANTIC WAVE WATCH BEGINS

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — Residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands should prepare for a week of sweltering conditions as a warm airmass…
Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026
CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety
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CRISIS IN THE CLASSROOM: Texas Teacher Arrests Spark National Outcry Over Student Safety

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer SAN ANTONIO — A chilling wave of teacher arrests across the Lone Star State has ignited a fierce national debate over…
Posted by John McCarthy May 4, 2026

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