Tampa, FL|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Tampa Bay Area
Heavy rain and the potential for localized street flooding are in the forecast for the Tampa Bay area.
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|
Confederate Memorial Topples, ‘Rape Fantasy,’ Deadly Fight
$1 million Powerball winners, ‘sophisticated’ grow house busted, home invasion and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Largo, FL|News|
Man’s ‘Rape Fantasy’ Didn’t Pan Out: Cops
A Hudson man, 24, faces charges after police say he attempted to meet up with a Largo teen to enact a “rape fantasy.”
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Confederate Memorial Breaks During Removal (Video)
The spire on Manatee County’s Confederate memorial broke in two during a relocation attempt Thursday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Sophisticated’ Grow House Shut Down In St. Pete
St. Petersburg Police say they seized an estimated $200,000 worth of marijuana plants from a Burlington Avenue home on Wednesday.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
‘Grunting’ Man Followed Middle School Girl: Deputies
Pasco County deputies are warning families in the Land O’ Lakes area about a man accused of following a girl home from school.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Three $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Florida: Check Your Numbers
Three people who bought tickets in Florida for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing are $1 million winners.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Hotel Room Fight Takes Deadly Turn
An Orlando man is dead following a fight at a Tamiami Trail hotel late Wednesday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Home Invasion Leads To 2 Arrests
Two people are in custody and at least two remain at-large following a Wednesday night home invasion in Tampa.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Tractor Rollover Kills Man, 26, In Palm Harbor
A 26-year-old man died in a Wednesday afternoon tractor accident in Palm Harbor.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Wesley Chapel Home Invasion Suspect Sought
Pasco County deputies are looking for a man wanted in connection with a Wednesday afternoon armed home invasion in Wesley Chapel.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
ATM Hauled Away, Vet Arrested, Gentleman’s Retreat
Hooter’s manager a hero, penguin romance, deadly year for law enforcement and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Florida Veterinarian Arrested On Animal Cruelty Charges
A Lakeland veterinarian with practice ties to Gulfport and Port Richey faces animal cruelty charges.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Hooter’s Manager Helps Take Down 'Violent' Suspect (Video)
The manager of a Brandon Hooter’s is credited with helping deputies during a “violent arrest.”
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Westchase, FL|News|
McDonald’s ATM Hauled Off By 3 Masked Men
Deputies are looking for three people accused of smashing their way into an Odessa McDonald’s and strolling out with an ATM.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
2017: Deadly Year For Florida Law Enforcement
The 2017 year-to-date tally for line-of-duty law enforcement deaths in Florida is higher than it’s been since 2011.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Love At First Waddle? African Penguins Meet For 1st Time
African penguins Rocky and Thumbelina have been paired for possible mating. Watch as the two meet for the first time.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
193 Grams Of Cocaine Seized In Sarasota Bust
Two convicted felons face multiple new charges after Sarasota Police conducted a Tuesday night search at their home.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Woman Wearing Garbage Bag Killed In Largo Crash
A 34-year-old woman is dead following a Wednesday morning pedestrian crash in Largo. Police say she was wearing a garbage bag.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
National Parks Lifetime Senior Pass: 3 Days Left For Floridians To Get Them Before Prices Jump
There’s less than a week to go before lifetime senior pass prices for national parks jump dramatically.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
