Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Police Bust Credit Card Ring
Clearwater Police said three suspects carried more than 30 phony credit cards used to buy dozens of Walmart gift cards.
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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Cyrus Bispham, Sarasota Leader, Dies at Age 87
A native of Sarasota, Cyrus Bispham was deeply involved in the civic life of Sarasota.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Battle Lost for Iwo Jima Statue in Sarasota?
This video offers background on the original monument prior to it going up for auction in New York, where it did not sell.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Builder Norman Barringer Dies at Age 82
Norman Barringer was known for his home-building business and involvement in the Largo community.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Inmate Exposed Himself to Children During Jail Visitation, Authorities Say
The St. Petersburg man already was serving jail time for aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
St. Pete Mortgage Firm Fined $7.5 Million
Mortgage Investors Corp. denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay the penalty.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Firm Makes Top 10 List of Florida's Biggest Companies
The wholesaler comes in at No. 2 in Florida Trend's annual ranking.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Is Bradenton 'America's Friendliest Small Town'?
People are invited to vote often and leave their reviews on why Bradenton should be named the 'friendliest' small city in America.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Tourism Tax Dollars May Shatter Records in 2013
The so-called bed tax for vacation rentals is showing month over month growth.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Fourth of July Fireworks Map for St. Pete, Tampa Bay
Just click on the icons to read about fireworks displays and celebrations in your neighborhood and across the Tampa Bay region.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Lightning Strikes: Fishermen Most at Risk
Water-related leisure activities account for more than a third of lightning-strike deaths, with fishing topping the list.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Lightning Strike Deaths: Fishermen Most at Risk
Water-related activities account for more than a third of lightning-strike deaths, with fishing topping the list.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Fishing Tops List of Lightning Strike Fatalities for Leisure Activities: NOAA
Water-related activities account for more than a third of lightning-strike deaths. Fishing tops the list.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Starbucks Offers Half-Price Specials – Details Here
Starbucks debuts Valencia Orange, a citrus cooler with green-coffee extract for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Starbucks Offers Half-Price Specials – Here Are Details
Starbucks debuts Valencia Orange, a citrus cooler with green-coffee extract for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Starbucks Offers Half-Price Specials – Here Are the Details
Starbucks debuts Valencia Orange, a citrus cooler with green-coffee extract for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Starbucks Offers Half-Price Specials – Here Are Details
Starbucks debuts Valencia Orange, a citrus cooler with green-coffee extract for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Readers Question Walmart Plans Kept Quiet by Dunedin Officials
'Please start telling us the truth, dear city officials, and please start listening to the masses,' wrote one Dunedin resident.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Man Sentenced in Shooting Death of Pregnant Girlfriend
The 24-year-old man claimed the shooting was an accident but offered differing accounts of what happened.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
