Clearwater, FL|News|
Fatal Clearwater Stabbing: Girlfriend Faces Manslaughter Charges
A 58-year-old man was found stabbed to death in a Clearwater home Saturday morning.
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|
Cruise to Havana, Tom Petty in Tampa, Red Kettle Donations Down
Accused carjacker caught, MacDill’s new app, red tide persists and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa to Havana Cruises Set Sail Next Year
Royal Caribbean International’s Empress of the Seas will set sail from Tampa to Cuba twice in 2017.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Accused Carjacker Caught by Good Samaritan
A patron at a Bradenton bar chased an accused carjacker and detained him until Manatee County deputies arrived.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Red Tide Concerns Persist in Tampa Bay Area Counties
Red tide remains a concern from Pinellas south to Collier County with fish kills reported in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
‘Stuff the Charger’ Nets 39 Tons of Food
The Florida Highway Patrol’s third annual toy drive will provide an estimated 65,000 means for people across the state.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Threats Against Gulf High Land Teen in Hot Water
A 16-year-old Gulf High School student faces felony charges after allegedly threatening to ‘shoot the place up.’
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Sounds of the Season 2016: Street Closing Announced
The holiday event takes place along Old Main Street in Bradenton this weekend.
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Tampa, FL|News|
MacDill Air Force Base Info: There’s An App For That
MacDill’s 927th Air Refueling Wing released an information app for the community, military families and service personnel.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tom Petty Announces Tampa Tour Stop
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers plan a stop in Tampa on their 40th anniversary tour.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Drop in Red Kettle Donations Could Mean Lean Year Ahead, Salvation Army Says
Red Kettle donations across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are down by 12 percent this year so far.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Shooting Victim's Identity Released
Clearwater Police are investigating the death of a woman found in an apartment Friday morning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Drizzly, Cooler With A Warning For Boaters: Tampa Bay Weekend Weather
Find out what’s in store in the weather department for the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties for the weekend of Dec. 9-11.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Blue Turtle, Slides Pose Amputation Risk, Publix Pancake Mix Recall
DUI crashes, rural rankings, Florida Strawberry Festival concerts and other stories from Patch.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Santa Making Early Appearances in Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue is playing host to Santa three nights in a row.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Deputy’s Cruiser Crashed Into: Woman Charged with DUI
A Palm Harbor woman faces DUI charges after the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office says she crashed into a cruiser.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Land O’ Lakes Auto Burglar Caught in Act, Deputies Say
An 18-year-old man is accused of breaking into several vehicles in the Dupree Lakes subdivision.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Salmonella Scare: Publix Recalls Premium Pancake, Waffle Mixes
Publix is recalling its waffle and pancake mixes after learning milk powder provided by a supplier may contain salmonella.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Suicide: Man Jumped From St. Pete Building, Police Say
A 36-year-old man is dead following an apparent suicide at a building under construction in St. Petersburg.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Loaded Gun At School: Bradenton Middle School Student Charged
A 13-year-old Bradenton boy faces a number of charges after a gun was found in his possession.
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