Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Crime Map: June 9-21
Here is a map of Clearwater police activity from June 9-21, 2013. The reports are from Clearwater Police to Pinellas County.
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|
Watch Wallenda's Death Defying Walk
Wallenda walked along 2-inch-thick cable for 1,500 feet above a river in the Navajo Nation. The feat lasted for 22 minutes.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Gulfport Crime Map: June 9-21
Here are calls and complaints that Gulfport Police handled from June 9-21, 2013. Click on the icons for details on the police activity.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Crime Map: June 9-23
Here is a map of Largo police activity from June 9-23, 2013. The reports are from Largo Police to Pinellas County.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
What's For Breakfast?
The Italian grocery store on 22nd Avenue offers breakfast made to order. But get there early to get a seat at the espresso bar.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
'Travel Detective' Films in Clearwater, St. Pete
Peter Greenberg is filming a travel/news reality show for PBS and is making stops in Clearwater and St. Pete.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Research Firm Takes Pulse of Medical Apps Industry
A Clearwater market research firm disclosed a survey showing that medical doctors want mobile apps for patient records.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
5 Safety Harbor Homes for Rent
These five rental properties include three single-family homes, one condo and one apartment.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin's Little Free Library Is Growing!
There soon will be more Little Free Libraries throughout Dunedin.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
New Reader Reviews: Big Jim's, Mike's Sports, Other Largo Businesses
Readers just posted reviews of four Largo businesses. Do you agree with their ratings? Leave your own, too!
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Work-Relase Center Dogged by Problems, Complaints
Problems include inmates signing out but not going to their jobs, and inmates wandering through neighborhoods unsupervised.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Shoplifting Ring Arrested: Sarasota Sheriff
Six suspects were arrested and charged in connection to alleged shoplifting at Burlington Coat Factory in Sarasota.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Traveling the Sunshine Skyway? Lane Closings Ahead!
Expect lane closures at the top of the bridge span as construction work gets under way.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Traveling the Skyway Bridge? Lane Closings Ahead!
Construction work will start Friday night, June 21, and run through Sunday, June 29.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Traveling the Skyway Bridge? Lane Closings Ahead!
Be aware of overnight lane closures starting Friday night and continuing through June 29. Here's what you need to know.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Traveling the Skyway Bridge? Lane Closings Ahead!
Construction work will start Friday night, June 21, and run through Sunday, June 29.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
4-Year-Old, Dad Attacked by Family Dogs
The dogs continued to attack after the father pulled his 4-year-old out of harm's way. They hid in a bathroom.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Freebies Posted to Craigslist in Pinellas – Curb Alert!
See local freebies and giveaways. We'll update this list all weekend. So check back again and again.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
