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Nielsen Executive to Discuss Digital Advertising and Measurement Trends at Business Forum
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
- St. Pete, FL
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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St. Petersburg High School Green Devils and Local Maaco Store Team Up to Raise Funds With Car Wash Saturday
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
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Lecture Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Human Genome Sequencing
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Abused and Neglected Children Need Advocates – Become a Guardian ad Litem
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Body Pulled From Apartment Swimming Pool
The victim was spotted earlier swimming in the pool and asked a passerby to bet on how long he could hold his breath.
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Wake Up! It's Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
State officials want to get the message out this Labor Day weekend: Don't drive drowsy!
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
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Cheapest Gas Labor Day Weekend
Headed out of town for the holiday weekend? Here are some stations offering the cheapest gas in north St. Pete, according to tampagasprices.com
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1 Dead in Treasure Island Shooting; Deputy Involved
Sheriff's deputies are at a motel/apartment complex investigating the shooting.
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Boat Crash at Fort DeSoto Injures One
A boat crash Friday night off Bunces Pass has resulted in a serious injury.
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Mayor Bill Foster: City Not on the Hook for RNC Party
Mayor Bill Foster wrote a letter on Friday, Aug. 31, to the residents of St. Petersburg.
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Corvettes at the Pier; Rays Play the Trop
You don't need to look far for something to do this holiday weekend, with the St. Pete Pier offering a weekend of entertainment and the Rays at home Monday.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
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Suspect Sought in Vinoy Park Knifepoint Robbery
Police say 43-year-old Gregory Johns also is wanted in connection to the armed robbery of an elderly woman and the sexual battery of a child.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
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Progress Energy Seeks Rate Reduction
The request would lower average residential bills by six percent, or by $7.44 per month.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
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Three-Alarm Fire at St. Pete High School
St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at 4 a.m. at the high school. Crews are still on the scene now.
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New Boat Ramps at Maximo Park
The city will install five boat ramps and one super-sized ramp where seven boats can be launched at one time.
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What's Open and Closed on Labor Day in St. Petersburg
Pools will be closed but three golf courses stay open. Here is a list of city facilities and whether they will be open or closed for the Labor Day holiday.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
