Lakeland, FL|News|
Eclipse, Full Moon, Comet All Coming To Friday Night’s Sky
Stargazers are in for a treat Friday with the arrival of comet, a lunar eclipse and a full moon. Will Tampa Bay's weather behave?
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man, 47, Charged In Sexual Battery On Teen
A Seminole man is accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a girl starting when she was 13.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
2017 College Night Set For Pasco County Kids
Wesley Chapel High School is once again hosting a forum where students and parents can learn more about college.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Rescued Loggerhead Back In The Water
Sea Salt, a rescued loggerhead turtle, has been released back into the wild by Mote Marine Laboratory.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man Killed In University Parkway Crash
A 61-year-old Sarasota man is dead following a Tuesday crash on University Parkway.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Palma Sola South All Clear For Swimming: Health Department
A no swim advisory issued for Palm Sola Beach South has been lifted.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Boy’s Drowning Death Under Investigation
A 4-year-old Hudson boy died Tuesday after being found in a pool.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man Rescued From Tampa Garbage Truck
Tampa firefighters dove in to save a man who managed to get trapped in a garbage truck Wednesday morning.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Roaches At Restaurants, Stormy Weather, E9 Getting Bigger
Best places to live, Aldi hiring, case against ex-deputy takes new turns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Ex-Deputy Accused Of Attempted Murder Faces New Charges
The former Sarasota County deputy accused of trying to kill her and ‘rehoming’ her dog on Craigslist faces new charges.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Aldi Announces Hiring Events Across Tampa Bay Area
Aldi is looking for help at its Bradenton, Tampa, Lakeland and Sun City Center stores.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
2 Men Sought In 2 Foiled Armed Robberies (Video)
Hillsborough County deputies say two robbers struck two Family Dollar stores within minutes. They walked away empty handed both times.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Roaches Raise Red Flags
Three Tampa Bay area eateries, including a Hungry Howie’s location, were temporarily closed by the state over the past week.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Killed By Garbage Truck Identified
A 48-year-old man died Monday after being struck by a garbage truck in Hudson.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Watch: Thieves Walk Off With 2 Chairs
Sarasota deputies are looking for help identifying two people accused of swiping chairs from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
ICYMI: Tampa Bay Scores In Best Places To Live Rankings
The Lakeland, Sarasota and Tampa metro areas have been called out by U.S. News & World Report for being among the best places to live.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Storm Chances Rise In Tampa Bay Area
The National Weather Service is warning of continued morning fog and the potential for thunderstorms over the next few days.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 28, Struck, Killed By Motorcycle
A 28-year-old Tampa man is dead following a Monday afternoon crash on North 56th Street.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Dressing Room Peeper, Trump In Tampa, Lady Gaga
Shot fired at deputies, $1.4 million estate, 114 jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Reports Of Shots Fired Lead To Convicted Felon’s Arrest
A convicted felon is back behind bars after Sarasota Police say he fled from them and was found in possession of a gun.
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