St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Holocaust Museum Burglarized
A Clearwater man faces criminal charges following a Sunday morning break-in at the Florida Holocaust Museum.
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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Land O' Lakes|News|
Mystery Monkey, Zombie Apocalypse, Fake Cop: Weird Florida
Giant toads, sleepy burglar, trespassing call twist leads to rescue and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Watch Replay: Hillary Clinton Rally in Daytona Beach, Florida
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took the stage in Daytona Beach Saturday afternoon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Had Cocaine, Alcohol in System at Time of Death: Reports
Jose Fernandez's blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit when he died in a September boat crash.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Dog Stolen in Burglary Reunited with Owner Days Later
A Temple Terrace woman and her beloved dog were reunited several days after a burglary thanks to a good Samaritan and a local vet.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Man Arrested in Clearwater Crossing Guard’s Death Faces New Charges
An incident in St. Petersburg has led to a long list of new charges for a man out on bail in the 2014 death of a crossing guard.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Teen Runaway Sold for Sex by St. Pete Woman, Deputies Say
A St. Petersburg woman faces human trafficking charges after Pinellas deputies say she victimized a 14-year-old girl.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete School Bus Driver Accused of Having Sex with Teen
A St. Petersburg man is accused of having inappropriate relations with a teenage girl who rode his school bus.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Hit-And-Run: 'Coward' Responsible Should Come Forward, Sheriff Judd Says
A Tampa woman was killed and a Polk County deputy seriously injured in a Saturday morning hit-and-run in Lake Wales.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Zombie Apocalypse, Sexual Predators, Halloween Weather
Best taxi company, Snooty the manatee in print, high school football and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Snooty’s Guinness World Records Edition Now on Sale
Snooty the manatee’s accomplishments are now in print in the 'Guinness World Records 2017' edition.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Body Found in SUV at Bradenton Walmart
Bradenton Police are investigating a dead body found in a SUV parked at a Cortez Road Walmart Friday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Toast in Zombie Apocalypse, Study Says
Tampa comes in almost dead last in a ranking of how well 53 cities across the country would fare in a zombie apocalypse.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Drug Investigation Leads to 4 Warrants, 10 Arrests
The Bradenton Police Department has announced multiple arrests connected to a two-month heroin investigation.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater’s United Taxi Named Best in America
A Clearwater-based taxi company has been named the best in the business by a national organization.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Smoking Near Oxygen Blamed in Lakeland House Fire
An early Friday morning blaze on Ariana Street was caused by smoking when oxygen was in use, officials say.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs Area Murder-Suicide Details Released
Pinellas County deputies say two people died in what is being classified as a murder-suicide.
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Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas Free Adoptions: 76 Dogs Find Homes, More Available
Pinellas County Animal Services is extending its free adoptions for large breed dogs as more critters await homes of their own.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Watch: President Obama's Rally for Hillary Clinton in Orlando, Florida
President Barack Obama took the stage in Orlando to show his support for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Halloween 2016 Tampa Bay Area Weekend Weather
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area this weekend.
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