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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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Epiphany Glendi Location Moved Due to Weather

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral announced a switching of venue for the popular festival, which takes place after the dive for the cross on Sunday.

Epiphany Glendi Location Moved Due to Weather
Tarpon Springs|News|

Tank is Ready to Settle Down

Tank was a stray, but now he's wanting to come home with you!

Tank is Ready to Settle Down
East Lake, FL|News|

Epiphany 2013 Offers Many Events

Planning on heading to Tarpon Springs for Epiphany? The cross dive is one of many events planned for the annual Greek Orthodox celebration this weekend.

Epiphany 2013 Offers Many Events
Tarpon Springs|News|

Epiphany Dove Bearer Announced

A local teen is being given the honor of releasing a white dove at Sunday's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.

Epiphany Dove Bearer Announced
Palm Harbor, FL|News|

Epiphany 2013 Schedule of Events

Planning on heading to Tarpon Springs for Epiphany? The cross dive is one of many events planned for the annual Greek Orthodox celebration this weekend.

Epiphany 2013 Schedule of Events
Tarpon Springs|News|

Police: Tarpon Springs Motorist Hits Bicyclists, Vehicle

According to the Times, Police officers arrested a man after her drove into two individuals with his car. Police say they later found a butcher knife on the floor in front of the driver's seat.

Police: Tarpon Springs Motorist Hits Bicyclists, Vehicle
Tarpon Springs|News|

Epiphany 2013 Builds on Tradition

The Epiphany celebration takes place this weekend in Tarpon Springs and is a must-see event for locals. But have you ever wondered about the history of the celebration?

Epiphany 2013 Builds on Tradition
Tarpon Springs|News|

A Rundown of Events for Epiphany 2013

There is a lot more than the diving for the cross and a festival happening during this weekend's Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs.

A Rundown of Events for Epiphany 2013
Tarpon Springs|News|

Family, Friends Remember Sam Raney

"Sam Raney, 74, was known as 'Big Sam,' not really for his physical size but for the size of his heart, the size of his faith, and the size of his love. He loved 'big' and in return was loved by all who knew him."

Family, Friends Remember Sam Raney
Tarpon Springs|News|

Top Seven Blog Posts of 2012

Check out this awesomely Tarponized article with the top blog posts from locals this past year.

Top Seven Blog Posts of 2012
Tarpon Springs|News|

Our Favorite Reader Photos of 2012

As the year comes to a close, here's a look at some of our favorite photos on Tarpon Springs Patch that were contributed by readers in 2012.

Our Favorite Reader Photos of 2012
Tarpon Springs|News|

Tarpon Springs: 2012 in Photos

As Tarponites prepare for the new year, Tarpon Springs Patch recaps 2012 through images.

Tarpon Springs: 2012 in Photos
Tarpon Springs|News|

Happy New Year, Tarpon Springs!

Here's to a year full of health, growth and prosperity for Tarponites everywhere.

Happy New Year, Tarpon Springs!