Tampa, FL|News|
Videos: 2-Alarm Port Sutton Fire Contained, But Not Out
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue is battling a ‘large scrap metal fire’ in the port area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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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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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Photos Released of FishHawk Bank Robbery Suspect
Hillsborough County deputies have released photos of a man wanted in connection with a Friday morning bank robbery in Lithia.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Faces $820,000 Fine for Sewage Spills
St. Petersburg’s sewage spill problems could end up costing taxpayers $820,000 under a state-proposed consent order.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Red Tide Fish Kills, Respiratory Irritation Reported in Tampa Bay Area
Fish kills were reported along Pinellas County’s coastline with respiratory irritation also a concern in Sarasota County.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Epcot’s Spaceship Earth To Transform Into Death Star Live Online
Disney plans to ‘magically’ transform Epcot’s Spaceship Earth into the ‘Star Wars’ Death Star on Monday.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County School Calendar: Must-Know Winter 2016-17 Dates
When does the holiday break start in Pasco County? We’ve got that date and others you need to know about.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Input Wanted on New Port Richey Parks
The City of New Port Richey is hosting a public workshop to gain input about the community’s parks.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man Dies After Wheelchair Vs. Truck Crash
A 73-year-old Clearwater man is dead following a Thursday afternoon crash on Missouri Avenue.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
‘Armed, Dangerous’ Land O’ Lakes Man Sought by Deputies
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a Land O’ Lakes man is wanted on outstanding warrants from Georgia.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Have Coffee With A Sarasota Cop
The Sarasota Police Department has scheduled an informal Coffee with a Cop session for next week.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Toy Grenade Prompted St. Petersburg Scare
The Tampa Bomb Squad was called to St. Petersburg after the Friday morning discovery of a possible grenade.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
ICYMI: Study Says Florida Drivers Are 2nd Best in the Country
A new study that ranks states based on accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and other factors says Florida drivers are the second best.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man in Burning Apartment Tried to Stop Rescuers: Officials
A man was Baker Acted after Tampa fire officials say he tried to prevent help from getting inside a burning apartment building.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Arrested After Search Nets Guns, Drugs, 200 Rounds of Ammo
A Thursday morning search of a Bradenton home turned up drugs, ammunition and weapons.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Troopers Double as Santa’s Helpers: Donations Needed
Members of the Florida Highway Patrol’s Troop C are pitching in to help Toys for Tots this holiday season.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Dense Fog Warning in Tampa Bay’s Weekend Forecast
Find out what’s in store in the weather department for the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties this weekend.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Pay Hikes for Cops, Holiday Lights, Cat-Loving Burglar
Phony burial plot, HIV in the Tampa Bay area, student innovation and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Body Found in St. Pete Drainage Pond
A man’s body was found in a St. Petersburg drainage pond Thursday afternoon.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Florida Polytechnic Students’ Device Could Save Hospitals Thousands
The prototype device would help hospitals save money during construction projects.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Missouri Avenue Lanes Closed After Wheelchair Vs. Truck Crash
Breaking: A Thursday afternoon crash on Missouri Avenue has sent one man to the hospital.
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