Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
It's a Boy! Royal Baby Name, Florida Style?
These are the most popular baby names in Florida. See any that may fit the newborn prince?
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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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Legoland Is Hiring – Work at a Florida Theme Park!
Here is a rare opportunity to work at a Florida theme park, with more than a dozen job openings just posted. See anything you like?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Legoland Is Hiring – Want to Work at a Theme Park?
Here is a rare opportunity to work at a Florida theme park, with more than a dozen job openings just posted. See anything you like?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Legoland is Hiring! 12 New Jobs Just Posted
Here is an unusual opportunity to work at the 150-acre theme park. See anything you like?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Royal Baby Name? Here Are Popular Florida Choices
These are the most popular baby names in Florida. See any that may fit the newborn prince in Britain?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Who Left Ammo in Walmart Parking Lot?
Employees call 911, when they spotted a military-style ammunition box in the parking lot at closing time on Sunday. Who left it?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Trayvon Martin Rallies: Readers Sound Off
Here's what Patch readers had to say about the recent rallies in Sarasota following the George Zimmerman trial verdict.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Cat's Fumigation Tent Death: Readers React
BearBear passed away after being rescued from inside a fumigation tent, where poisonous gases were being released. But it was too late to save the feline.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Check Out the New Fire Engine Saturday
A dedication ceremony for the new firetruck will take place at 9 a.m. at Station 50 in Countryside.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cast Your Vote for Phinley, Thresher Fans!
Mascot Mania has started, the annual people's choice award for the most awesome mascot. Who will it be? You decide!
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Will Largo Taxes Go Up?
The City Commission voted on a tax rate that would increase property taxes. But hold on. It's not the final number.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Top 12 Counties for Gun Permits in Florida – Is Pinellas on the List?
There are more than 1 million people who are licensed to pack heat in the state of Florida.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Murder Warrant Issued in Bradenton Woman's Death
Authorities have named Jazmin Catano's former boyfriend as the prime suspect in her death. Now they need to track him down.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Who Holds Gun Permits in Florida?
There are more than 1 million people who are licensed to pack heat in the state of Florida. How does Pinellas County compare?
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Pinellas Residents Getting Fatter, as Obesity Rates Climb Statewide
The percentage of Pinellas residents – in particular, women – who are obese has ballooned in a decade. A third of county residents are obese.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Who Has Gun Permits in Florida? County by County Look
There are more than 1 million people licensed to pack heat in the state of Florida. Here's the ranking for Pinellas County.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Mall Owner to Sell Public Stock
Boxmor Property Group says it epxects to raise $100 million with an initial public offering.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Trayvon Martin Rallies Planned in Sarasota
The rallies to remember the Sanford, Florida, teenager who was shot to death are scheduled throughout the day Saturday.
Linda Hersey, Patch Staff
