Tampa, FL|News|
ICYMI: Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2017 Musical Acts Announced
The Goo Goo Dolls and Lynyrd Skynyrd will make appearances during the upcoming nine-week Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Facebook Death Threats Against Pasco Deputies Answered With Warrant Sweep
A 15-year-old boy’s alleged threats against the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office sparked a sweep that netted four arrests.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Elderly Couple Targeted In Armed Home Invasion
The search is on for an armed man who forced his way into a Seminole couple’s home Wednesday afternoon.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Deputy Arrested, Wow House, Teen Accused Of Firing On Cops
Flu deaths, best jobs of 2017, crackdown at strip clubs and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Explosion Leads To Meth Lab Discovery
A Sarasota man faces criminal charges after a Tuesday explosion led deputies to his door.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Shots Fired At 2 Tampa Cops: Teen Faces Attempted Murder Charges
A 17-year-old boy faces attempted murder charges after Tampa Police say he fired on two officers late Tuesday night.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
2 Pasco Strip Clubs Face Multiple Citations, Fines
Inspectors found violations of the county's anti-human trafficking ordinance during routine business checks at two adult clubs.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Playground Closing For ‘Supersized’ Remodeling
The playground at Paul Sanders Park is getting a whole new look.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Pedestrian Injured In South Pinellas Avenue Crash
A woman was struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Pinellas Avenue Wednesday morning.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man Killed When Pickup Drives Onto Sidewalk
A 63-year-old Lakeland man is dead following a Tuesday afternoon crash on Harden Boulevard.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
$100K Stolen By Former McKeel Academy Administrator: Sheriff
A former school administrator is accused of hatching an elaborate plan to steal more than $100,000 from McKeel Academy.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Help Needed To ID Man Found Dead In Bradenton Road
The death of a person found in a Bradenton intersection Wednesday morning is being investigated as a homicide.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
2 Flu-Related Child Deaths Confirmed: Florida Officials Stress Need For Vaccinations
The State of Florida has confirmed two flu-related pediatric deaths as the 2016-17 flu season continues.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Boy, 8, Dead After Palm Avenue Crash
An 8-year-old bicyclist from Port Richey struck by a SUV on Jan. 7, has died from his injuries.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Snapchat Gun Selfie Leads To 3 Arrests
St. Petersburg Police say three teens face charges after a selfie of a Lakewood High student with a gun surfaced on Snapchat.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man, 83, Opened Fire, Killing Woman: Deputies
An 83-year-old man faces second-degree murder charges after a fatal Tuesday night shooting in Parrish.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Pinellas Deputy Arrested After Domestic Dispute
An off-duty Pinellas County deputy is accused of causing minor injuries to his ex-girlfriend in a Palm Harbor home.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Deadly Streets, Florida Mourns, Help Name a Basketball Team
‘Most Wanted’ aspirations, man reported cops to 911, salmonella candy recall and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Accused Orlando Cop Killer: Reward Rises To $100K
Information that leads to an arrest of the man accused of gunning down an Orlando Police officer Monday could be worth $100,000.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Accused Auto Burglar Busted At Bealls Headquarters
A 20-year-old man’s alleged attempts to break into cars at the Bealls headquarters in Bradenton was foiled by a witness.
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