St. Pete, FL|News|
71 Pelican Deaths, Possible Causes Found
The City of St. Petersburg says several factors may have contributed to the deaths of 71 pelicans in January.
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|
Mall Dressing Room Photos Spark Manhunt
Deputies say a man snapped photos of a woman changing in a Westfield Brandon dressing room.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Body Found At Port Of Tampa Identified
Tampa Police say a 48-year-old man’s death remains under investigation.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Needing ‘Space’ From Roommate Abused 911: Deputies
A New Port Richey man is accused of badgering 911 operations on Sunday to get some ‘space’ from his roommate. He got a jail cell instead.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Struck, Killed By Garbage Truck
A 48-year-old man said to have been lying down on a Hudson road was killed by a garbage truck early Monday morning.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Murder Suspect Captured
The man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Michael Rackard was brought into custody on Monday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Watch Replay: President Trump Addresses Military In Tampa, Florida
President Donald Trump addressed members of the military at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base on Monday.
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114 Jobs: Bartender, Music Director, Chemist
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Girl, 3, Body Slammed, Beaten Over Peed Pants, Deputies Say
A Hudson man faces aggravated child abuse charges after deputies say he beat and body slammed a girl, 3, causing life-threatening injuries.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Shootout With Deputies Leads To Bradenton Man’s Arrest
A Monday morning shootout with Manatee County deputies resulted in a Bradenton man’s arrest.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man Guilty In 2015 Manslaughter at Family Inn
A 20-year-old man has been found guilty of firing the shot that killed one of his childhood friends back in 2015.
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Tampa, FL|News|
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Human Trafficking, Smoking Hot Real Estate Market, McDonald’s Delivery
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Shooting Victim Knew Shooter, Police Say
A 50-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a Saturday night shooting.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Ex Blamed In Attack On Sleeping Couple
A man wanted in connection with an attack on a sleeping couple has been arrested in Pinellas County.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Is A ‘Sanctuary,’ Mayor Kriseman Declares
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Lutz Motorcyclist, 37, Killed In Crash Identified
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