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Largo Man Admits to Molesting Teen He Met on Facebook, Deputies Say
According to detectives, the suspect and the teenage victim became acquainted through social media, specifically Facebook.
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.
According to detectives, the suspect and the teenage victim became acquainted through social media, specifically Facebook.
Bud Selig described talks between the city of St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays as "stalled."
Alfred and Cindy Davis of Gulfport, along with the Florida Wildlife Federation, assert that anti-pollutions laws are not being followed to protect designated 'outstanding Florida waters.'
A Tampa Bay couple, along with the Florida Wildlife Federation, asserts that Florida is flouting anti-pollution laws established through the Clean Water Act.
Alfred and Cindy Davis assert that anti-pollutions laws are not upheld to protect 'outstanding Florida waters,' including Caldesi Island State Park and Honey Island.
Bradenton Beach leaders are seeking to lease the space where Rotten Ralph's restaurant was located.
The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County is moving into the HuB downtown office building.
Alfred and Cindy Davis assert that anti-pollutions laws are not being followed to protect designated 'outstanding Florida waters,' including Boca Ciega Bay.
The motorist told sheriff's deputies that he did not realize the road had ended when he drove off the boat ramp and into the river.
The gay rights organization argues that Saint Petersburg, Russia, has passed laws that show intolerance toward people who are gay or who support gay rights.
Dunedin's mayor says he has received no indication from the Blue Jays that the team plans to stay beyond its contract, which expires in 2017.
A 47-year-old man told authorities that he was robbed by a trio of females in shorts he met at a Bradenton hotel bar and then invited back to his room.
Florida biologists are trying to identify three rare snake species found in Florida. They are asking people to let them know if they observe these creatures.
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These are new job openings from local employers. Just click on the link to read more or apply for these positions.
Police say a man and two teen girls stole a set of car keys, a Kindle Touch, an iPhone 4, a pair of sunglasses, credit cards and $100 in cash.
From security guards to social media specialists, there are a variety of jobs for different skill sets.
Clearwater Police allege that the 42-year-old man tried to drag the victim away, as she sat outside her hotel room.
These are new jobs posted in the Sarasota area, from employers that include Tidewell Hospice, Center for Sight and Masonlite.