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.
The senior girls have been named valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2013. Scholars and super-involved in school activities, the teens are role models in the community.
Regal Cinema 8 at Largo Mall will host the Summer Movie Express – nine weeks of $1 kids' movies.
Clearwater already has filed a lawsuit over the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.
Pinellas joins other municipalities suing BP for economic losses related to the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.
Pinellas joins a growing number of municipalities suing BP for economic losses related to the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.
Alligator mating season is prompting some unusual calls for help to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Winter the Dolphin was the featured guest on 'Good Day Tampa Bay,' with Charlie Belcher, bright and early Wednesday morning in Clearwater.
The removal will force traffic on Enterprise to take an alternate route in order to go south on U.S. 19.
This lovely photo essay of Gulfport, Florida, was posted to YouTube a while ago. But it seems to capture the essence of this coastal city, don't you think?
Here are new job postings on Craigslist from employers in St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach and other Pinellas beach communities.
The 45-year-old driver was traveling in Madeira Beach when he lost control of his bike, hitting a guard rail.
The 'Winter Throw Down' in Safety Harbor produced some amazing stunts by young skateboarders. Take a look!
The removal will force traffic trying to enter southbound U.S. 19 to use an alternate route. Here are details.
Deputies say the teenage suspect drove the getaway car in the Oldsmar armed robbery Monday night.
The removal will force traffic on Enterprise to take an alternate route in order to go south on U.S. 19.
Superintendet Rick Mills puts a hold on new hires, purchasing and overtime.
City sanitation workers removed the remnants of a homeless camp on Florida Avenue.
To the outside world, Karin Mora and her daughter, Ananhie Fernandez, seemed happy with Joel Cruz, the live-in boyfriend who faces charges in the child's death.
The St. Petersburg-based company's growth plans include a network of coffee shops across Tampa Bay and beyond.
The outdoor restaurant on Bradenton Beach is a year behind in rent, as the owner tries to work out a deal with the city.
