Tampa, FL|News|
Credit Card Skimmer Found At Tampa Credit Union
The Tampa Police Department is trying to identify a man believed responsible for placing an credit card skimmer at a local bank.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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Florida Editor
Email: sherri.lonon@patch.com
Born in Rochester, N.Y.
Sherri Lonon moved to Land O' Lakes via Amsterdam, N.Y., when she was 12. Lonon attended Pine View Middle and Land O' Lakes High before going on to receive her degree in history from the University of South Florida.
Always an avid writer, she began her career in journalism in 1990, writing mostly about local communities such as Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Carrollwood, Town 'N Country and Plant City. She also served as the community relations coordinator for the Hillsborough County Water Department. She is married and has two daughters.
When she's not working, she enjoys reading, watching a good horror movie and hanging out with her family and friends.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Missing Child Alert Issued For Brandon Girl
Breaking: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for an 11-year-old Brandon girl.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Hennessy’s Bar Employee Shot, Killed
A Tarpon Springs man has been charged with first-degree murder following a Wednesday morning shooting at Hennessy’s in Oldsmar.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Weather Warnings Go Up In Tampa Bay Area
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for storms, isolated tornadoes and hazardous conditions on local waters.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Search For Missing Plane, 3 People Called Off
The U.S. Coast Guard is ending its search for a missing plane and its three passengers. One body has possibly been recovered.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Stormy Weather, Sanctuary Status, Bathroom Peeper
Hockey Day in Tampa Bay, Chance the Rapper, seagull rescued after beating and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Accused Bathroom Peeper Charged In 2nd Case
A Brandon man, 28, accused of trying to record a female Hillsborough County detective in a bathroom faces more charges.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Seagull Rescued After PVC Pipe Beating
A 30-year-old man was arrested by Clearwater Police Tuesday morning after a seagull was struck with a PVC pipe.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas County Sanctuary Status Sought By Activists
A group of activists wants St. Petersburg’s City Council to put pressure on Pinellas to name itself a sanctuary county.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Lewd Behavior In Publix Parking Lot Prompts Arrest
A 20-year-old man is accused of masturbating in front of a woman and her children in a Publix parking lot.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man Drove Vehicle Straight At Deputy: Sheriff
A 39-year-old man faces charges after Manatee County deputies say he tried to run into one of their own.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Greenbrook Park Murder Investigation Continues
Two possible suspects have been identified in the shooting death of Alexander Cherp, but no arrests have been made.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tornadoes, Thunderstorms Possible As System Moves Across Tampa Bay
Forecasters at the National Weather Service are warning that Wednesday’s storms could kick up strong winds and isolated tornadoes.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Chance The Rapper Sets Tampa Tour Stop
Grammy Award-winning Chance the Rapper has announced an upcoming stop at Tampa’s Amalie Arena.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Dog Attack, Missing Plane, 120 Jobs
Teen killed, don’t feed the dolphins, pelican rescued and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Teen Killed, 2 Others Injured In Weekend Shooting
Tampa Police are looking for witnesses to a Saturday shooting that left one teen dead and two injured.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin’s ‘Parking Plan 2.0’ Kicks Off
The City of Dunedin’s new parking plan adds more free parking in the downtown area.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Dog Killed, Owner Arrested After 'Vicious' Attack
A Lakeland Electric employee was attacked by a pit bull-type dog Monday. A deputy shot and killed it when the dog turned on him.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Missing Sarasota Man Found
Sarasota Police needed help finding a missing 31-year-old man.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
ICYMI: Don’t Feed The Dolphins
A new study conducted in Sarasota Bay concludes that wild dolphins are more likely to suffer injury if humans feed them.
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