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 Linda Hersey launched the very first Florida Patch site: Old Northeast-St. Petersburg Patch, in December 2010.

She has had many roles at Florida Patch as it has grown from a start-up to a go-to hub for information, conversation and news. She currently is a Senior Field Editor, identifying and curating real time news for nine sites in southwest Florida.

Linda is a veteran journalist and senior newsroom manager who made an early transition to New Media – way back in 2006! :)

In addition to City Editor roles in Portland, Maine, and Broward County, Florida, and years as an investigative journalist, Linda authored two primers for working journalists covering Native American issues, including "100 Questions, 500 Nations."

She holds an MBA from the Chapman School of Business, at Florida International University. She also is among the rare breed of English Majors, holding a BA in Eng. Lit. from Boston University.

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VIDEO: Big Bird 'Fights' Mitt Romney

Protesters staged a mock boxing match between Big Bird and candidate Mitt Romney, after the former Massachusetts governor pledged Wednesday to eliminate funding to PBS.

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Big Bird 'Fights' Mitt Romney at St. Pete Protest

Protesters staged a mock boxing match between PBS' Big Bird and candidate Gov. Mitt Romney, after the former Massachusetts governor pledged to eliminate funding.

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Romney Rally Photo Gallery

Supporters of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney packed into downtown St. Petersburg Friday afternoon for a rally with the GOP candidate.

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Boating Crash Injures Sarasota Woman

The 25-year-old woman was seriously injured when the personal watercraft she drove crashed into a personal watercraft driven by her boyfriend and co-worker.

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