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  • Tarpon Springs, FL

Rachel Jolley is a USF grad, daughter of a retired fire official and St. Pete native to boot. She is currently the local editor for Tarpon Springs Patch and East Lake Patch.

Previously, Jolley was a freelance contributor for the St. Pete Patch from December 2010 until August of 2012.

Jolley lists soccer as her first love and even played Division 1 ball on an athletic scholarship. In her down time, she enjoys outdoor activities, sports and spending time with family.

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St. Pete, FL|News|

Soccer Club Goes Semi-Pro On the Fly

Pinellas County United's plan was to apply to house a team for the 2014 season, but an unexpected phone call lead to a weeklong whirlwind that solidified the club's spot in the women's semi-pro soccer arena.

Soccer Club Goes Semi-Pro On the Fly
Tarpon Springs|News|

Sheriff Ramps Up Weekend Patrols on Roads, Waterways

Pinellas County Sheriff's patrol deputies and the marine and environmental lands unit are staying vigilant for impaired drivers and boaters as well as other illegal activity this holiday weekend.

Sheriff Ramps Up Weekend Patrols on Roads, Waterways
Tarpon Springs|News|

Deputies: Cross-Dressing Burglar Accused In Tarpon Springs Attack

Tarpon Springs Police responded to an unusual 911 call last Sunday involving a man who officers say was dressed as a woman and had broken into a home, assaulted the occupant, and left a trail of damage inside.

Deputies: Cross-Dressing Burglar Accused In Tarpon Springs Attack
Tarpon Springs|News|

Is Tarpon Springs Rain Repellent?

Has anyone noticed while other parts of Pinellas are getting slammed with funnel clouds and heavy rain, Tarpon Springs seems to stay calm and dry?

Is Tarpon Springs Rain Repellent?
East Lake, FL|News|

Wet Weather Soaks East Lake

Forecasters say rain chances will remain strong throughout the first part of the week, but should start to diminish a bit by July 4.

Wet Weather Soaks East Lake