Gulfport, FL|News|
Motorized Parasail Nearly Clips Gulfport Dock, Trees
The man piloting this parasail wore a motor on his back, allowing him to zip not too high above Gulfport's trees, dock and marina.
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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Gulfport, FL|News|
Inhaling Alcohol: Scary New Way to Get 'High'
Alcohol is poured over dry ice and the user breathes in the fumes, which go directly from the lungs to the brain.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Winter the Dolphin: Movie Sequel
Filming in the Clearwater area will soon start on a sequel to "Dolphin Tale."
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Winter the Dolphin: New Tale
'Dolphin Tale 2' will start filming this year, and open in theaters in fall 2014.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Winter the Dolphin: Movie Sequel
'Dolphin Tale 2' will feature the dolphin rescued by Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Murder Charges in Deaths of Woman, Newborn
Crystal Johnson was pregnant when she was shot to death. Her baby was delivered but also died.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Will Frenchy's Buy Island Outpost?
Frenchy's may close a deal soon to buy the Island Outpost in Dunedin.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Will Frenchy's Buy Island Outpost?
Frenchy's may close a deal soon to buy the Island Outpost in Dunedin.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
St. Pete|News|
Reduced Sentence in Police Shooting Death?
Nicholas Lindsey is serving a life sentence without parole.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Safety Harbor Man Indicted for Murder
Lonnie Kocontes is accused of strangling his ex-wife and then tossing her body off of a cruise ship.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Orioles GCL Team Plays Season's First Home Game Saturday
The Gulf Coast League teams will play against the Rays.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
$17.5 Million Clearwater Estate for Sale
Powerboat racer Hugh Fuller has put his historic Clearwater Bay estate on the market. Take a look inside the mansion.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
100 New Job Postings for Sarasota Area
If you're looking for work in the Sarasota area, check out these new postings from Craigslist.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Inhaling Alcohol Scary New Way to Get 'High'
The alcohol is poured into a cup filled with dry ice to create vapors that the user inhales.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Safety Harbor Area Job Listings Posted to Craigslist
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Four Red Light Cameras Turned On
The new red light cameras are at three busy intersections in Manatee County.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Is Alcohol Inhaling Deadly New Trend?
Alcohol inhaling enables people to get intoxicated without ever taking a sip. But the risk of alcohol poisoning is much greater.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
