Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Used Letgo App to Lure Robbery Victims: Police
A Lakeland man is accused of holding two would-be car buyers up at gunpoint.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Accused Of Stealing Valor A ‘Disgrace,’ Sheriff Says
A Lakeland man faces criminal charges after authorities say he impersonated a military officer to solicit cash.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Rain In Tampa Bay’s Weekend Forecast
Rain is likely this weekend, but there’s good news for Gasparilla revelers in regard to its projected arrival.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Tampon Tax, Nude Cruise, UFO Sightings
Back-to-school sales tax holiday, sanctuary counties, deputies say armed customer shot would be robber and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
ICYMI: Florida UFO Sightings Reported In 2016
The National UFO Reporting Center keeps records on all reported sightings with dozens coming in from Florida over the past month or so.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Report Cards Coming Home Soon
After a technical issue held up second-quarter report cards, Pasco County students will receive their grades this week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
ICYMI: 10-Day Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Pitched For Florida
Gov. Rick Scott would like to see four sales tax holidays put on the state’s calendar.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cool It With Cuba, Gov. Rick Scott Tells Florida Ports
Gov. Rick Scott wants to restrict funding for Florida ports that do business with Cuba.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Tampon Tax Exemption Moving Through Florida Legislature
Women will no longer have to pay sales taxes on feminine hygiene products in the Sunshine State if a bill receives approval.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Teachers Wanted: Pasco County Announces Job Fair
Tampa Bay area residents looking to land jobs in the teaching profession will find the Pasco County school district is hiring.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Sanctuary County Claim ‘Absurd,’ Pasco Sheriff Says
A report that states Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are sanctuaries for illegal immigrants is ‘absurd,’ Sheriff Chris Nocco says.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Nude Cruise Sets Sail From Tampa Next Month
The Big Nude Boat’s 2017 Tampa cruise includes stops in Key West, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Man Dies After Fleeing Deputy On Foot
A 29-year-old Palm Harbor man was struck by a Ford Escape after fleeing from a deputy on foot Wednesday night. He died Thursday morning.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Man Acting ‘Erratically’ Struck By Vehicle On Tampa Road
Deputies say a Clearwater man was acting erratically before he ran into traffic on Tampa Road Wednesday night.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Seffner Man Killed In I-4 Crash
A 30-year-old Seffner man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on I-4 Wednesday night.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Customer Shoots Armed Robbery Suspect
A man was airlifted to a local hospital following a thwarted Thursday morning robbery in Wesley Chapel.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Shooting Victim Identified
St. Petersburg Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred Monday night in the Rajax Meat Market parking lot.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Cops Crash Party, Eaglet Family OK, 77 Jobs
Tightrope walk, deputy arrested, Sunshine State best for retirees and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
77 Jobs: Culinary Manager, Graphic Designer, Youth Camp Instructors
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and nearby are looking for new hires.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Cops Crash Adorable 4-Year-Old’s Birthday Party
Clearwater Police added authenticity to a 4-year-old’s themed birthday party.
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