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.
The competition in Indianapolis draws international attention, and the Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band has shown it is a cut above the rest.
Find out what headlines you may have missed this week on Tarpon Springs Patch.
A group of fishermen was rescued on Friday in Tarpon Springs after a 911 from Pasco County.
A class coming in December to Tarpon Springs is just in time for the holidays.
Isn't it safe to say we live in paradise?
Cool temperatures and sunny skies make Tarpon the place to be.
The gallery on Tarpon Ave. supports art education as well as local, up and coming artists.
As the fall season progresses, Tarpon Springs is set to be packed with events this weekend.
Tune in to Tarpon Springs Patch for the full performance by the Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band.
After bouncing around the Northeast, bar and restaurant owner Dan Jenkin has grown roots in Tarpon Springs that will last a lifetime.
The fundraiser has drawn a large amount of support and creativity from locals.
Public comments regarding the department are accepted throughout the process.
The city-wide initiative known as Peace 4 Tarpon is the first of its kind, not just locally but nationwide.
Doctors will replace their stethoscopes with microphones and musical instruments for the "Doctor Idol" competition at Innisbrook Saturday.
Lines began to form in the late hours Tuesday afternoon.
After a dreary Election Day morning, voters can enjoy some sunshine and head out to St. Timothy Lutheran Church with a wait time of zero.
Not even technical difficulties can keep this rockin' group from putting on a show for locals.
Rainy weather was no deterrent as Palm Harbor residents head to the polls on Election Day.
It's Election Day, and Dunedin residents are heading to the polls.
Although it was raining long before the polls opened at 7 a.m., Tarpon residents lined up to cast their votes.
