Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Irma Forms As Harvey Batters Louisiana, Texas
Irma, the ninth named storm of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, has officially formed as Harvey moves inland.
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|
Port Richey Cross Burning Sentences Handed Down
Three Port Richey men involved in a 2012 cross burning meant to intimidate an interracial couple have been sentenced to prison.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Accused In Double Stabbing Captured By Trooper
A 46-year-old man has been brought into custody following the stabbing death of his aunt and injury of his father.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Armed Robbers Who Fired At Clerk Nabbed: Deputies
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has announced two arrests in a Sunday armed robbery in Riverview.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
‘Instant Karma,’ Spanish Hacienda, Deputies Injured
Sunshine makes a return, unwanted hug, poop on a counter and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
2 Pasco County Deputies Injured While Working Crash
Two Pasco County deputies were hospitalized Tuesday after they were struck by trucks while helping victims of an earlier crash.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man Found Dead In Flooded Road ID’d
Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies have identified the man found face down in water on 44th Court East Sunday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Professor Blames Hurricane Harvey On GOP Vote, Gets Fired
The University of Tampa has parted ways with a visiting professor who took to Twitter to blame Hurricane Harvey on Texas’ GOP leaning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Labor Day Weekend 2017: Free, Cheap Things To Do In Tampa Bay
Looking for affordable Labor Day weekend fun around the Tampa Bay area? Patch has you covered.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Unwanted Hug Lands Man Behind Bars
A Pasco County man is accused of forcing his way into a woman’s vehicle to give her a hug and escape the rain.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Roach On A Plate, Poop On A Counter
Rodent-chewed sugar and a roach laying eggs were some concerns noted as the state ordered seven Tampa Bay area eateries to close last week.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Sarasota
The discovery of a man’s body late Monday night has kicked off a suspicious death investigation in Sarasota.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man, 20, Found Dead In Car
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Bradenton man found whose body was found in a car Tuesday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Sunshine Returns To Tampa Bay’s Forecast (Soon)
While flood watches remain in effect for some Tampa Bay area counties, sunshine is expected to make its return soon.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Jilted Lover, Knife-Wielding Rampage, 73 Jobs
Fastest-growing companies, man found dead in flood waters, Tow to Go and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man Found Dead On Flooded Road
Manatee County deputies are investigating the death of a man who was found face down in a flooded road Sunday night.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Rampaged After Watching Mayweather Fight: Deputies
A Holiday man is accused in a series of Sunday morning knife attacks that ended when a Pasco County deputy used a taser.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
73 Jobs: Pilates Instructor, Spanish Teacher, Cook
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and nearby are looking for new hires.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida Has 30 Of America’s Fast-Growing Companies
Thirty of the 500 fastest-growing companies in America are in Florida.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Bradenton Streets Closed For Construction
The City of Bradenton closed two streets Monday for construction. The closings are expected to last for weeks.
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