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 Florida governor is expected to use a portion of a projected budget surplus to pay for the raise. Florida teachers have been vocal opponents of the governor's spending cuts.
The historic 9th Avenue Bridge spans Ware’s Creek in downtown Bradenton.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a a costly nuisance. Chandler claims he's a civil rights advocate. Taxpayers are footing the bill.
Aerialist daredevil Nik Wallenda hopes to walk the wire over U.S. 41 in Sarasota on Jan. 29.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a costly nuisance. Chandler says he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
Governments see Joel Chandler as a nuisance, a costly nuisance. Chandler argues he's a watchdog and civil rights advocate.
The Florida Highway Patrol set up an overnight DUI checkpoint on US 41.
The sixth annual Bradenton Beer Festival will benefit Support No Kill Manatee.
Investigators say that the victim apparently turned the tables on three masked suspects who entered a Manatee carport Sunday night.
IMG Academy’s 2013 MLB Pre-Spring Training Program is in full swing with Pittsburgh Pirates Andrew McCutchen, Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker.
Check out this live stream view of the inauguration activities.
Check out this livestream view of the inauguration activities. The daylong list of activities is below.
From a free boat to a free spa, here's is some free stuff on Craigslist definitely worth checking out.
From free concrete fill to free books, folks in Dunedin and neighboring communities have plenty of stuff to give away!
From free dirt to a free hot tub, there's a range of stuff that folks on Craigslist want to give away to their neighbors.