St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Boy Critical After Friday Crash
Police say a 9-year-old boy was crossing the road Friday afternoon when he was hit by a truck.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Captured: Man Wanted In Tampa Nurse’s Murder
The man accused of killing a LifePath Hospice nurse in his Tampa home was caught in Louisiana.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Young Child Hit By Truck In St. Pete
A child has been hospitalized following a pedestrian crash in St. Petersburg Friday afternoon.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Super Slide, Tampa Bay Area Jobs Up, Manhunt On In Nurse's Murder
Pet photos with Santa, child abuse with a yardstick, Gov. Scott praises Pitbull and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Brandon, FL|News|
DUI Crackdown Announced For Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol are teaming up for a DUI operation this weekend.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Juvenile Shot Twice: Search On For 2 Suspects, Vehicle (Video)
Sarasota Police are asking for help identifying two people accused in a recent shooting that left a boy injured.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Jobs Up By 32,000 In Tampa Bay Area
The number of new, private-sector jobs in the Tampa Bay area is up by more than 32,000 over the year, according to state figures.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Prostitution Sting Nets 7 Arrests
Seven men were arrested during a recent undercover operation targeting prostitution in Sarasota.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
DUI Wolf Pack Set To Roam Pinellas County
Law enforcement agencies throughout Pinellas County are teaming up for a DUI crackdown this weekend.
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Brandon, FL|News|
New ‘Super Slide’ Set To Debut At 2017 Florida State Fair
A 60-foot tall, 180-foot long will make its debut at the 2017 Florida State Fair.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Watch Replay: Donald Trump’s ‘Thank You’ Rally In Orlando, Florida
President-elect Donald Trump is bringing his “USA Thank You Tour” to Orlando Friday night.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Substitute Teacher Hit Boy With Yard Stick, Deputies Say
A substitute teacher at Paul R. Smith Middle School faces child abuse charges after allegedly hitting a boy with a yard stick.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Suspect Named In Tampa Nurse's Murder
Police have a suspect in murder of a Tampa man found dead in his home on Monday.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Arrested In Armed Carjacking
Two people face armed carjacking charges following a Thursday evening robbery.
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Largo, FL|News|
(Pet) Photos With Santa Set For Saturday
Pinellas County animal lovers are invited to bring their furry friends to animal services for a photo session with Mr. Claus himself.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Envy Of The Country: Tampa Bay Weekend Weather
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department the weekend of Dec. 16-18.
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Tampa, FL|News|
114 Human Trafficking Arrests, ‘Sharpie’ Dressed Robber
First female ringmaster, Hulk Hogan struck by porch pirates, Rowdies bucking for MLS slot and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Worst Robbery Disguise Ever? Sharpie Beard Drawn On Face
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying the person behind a drawn-on beard.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Rowdies Bucking For Support As MLS Considers Expansion Teams
Major League Soccer has set a schedule for naming its next expansion teams. One of those teams may be the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
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Largo, FL|News|
Wife Of Man Charged In Doctor’s Murder Now Behind Bars
Largo Police say Emirjoni "Lola" Como Stragaj stole nearly $100,000 from an elderly woman.
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