New Port Richey, FL|News|
Have Coffee with a Cop in New Port Richey
McDonald’s and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office are taking part in National Coffee with a Cop Day.
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Stone Crab Claw Season Opens Soon
Florida’s commercial and recreational stone crab claw season opens later this month.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Identity of Man Killed in Deputy-Involved Shooting Released
Breaking: A 31-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in Riverview Tuesday after reportedly threatening a deputy with a brick.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Matthew Expected to Regain Category 4 Status on Florida Approach
Breaking: Hurricane Matthew is expected to gain strength and may reclaim Category 4 status before arriving near Florida Thursday night.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
‘Creepy Clown’ Arrest, Zika Virus, Hurricane Matthew
Christmas Town returns, Cirque Musica, Florida National Guard activating and other stories from Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Alleged ‘Creepy Clown’ Threat Results in Boy’s Felony Arrest
Breaking: A 12-year-old boy was charged with a felony after allegedly making threats to kill students at Seven Springs Middle School.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Zika Cases Edge Closer to 1,000; 2 New Tampa Bay Infections Confirmed
Breaking: Two new travel-related Zika cases have been confirmed in the region as the total statewide count stands at 980.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Woman, 74, Dead After State Road 64 Crash
Breaking: A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed in an early Tuesday morning crash on State Road 64.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Crash Closes State Road 60 Lanes
Breaking: Motorists are being asked to avoid a stretch of State Road 60 Tuesday afternoon.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Scream-A-Geddon Scarier Than the 2016 Election?
An Interstate 275 billboard campaign proclaims Scream-A-Geddon is scarier than the 2016 presidential candidates.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Lake Park Reopening Date Set After Sinkhole Prompted Closing
Breaking: Lake Park will soon open again to the public after a lengthy, sinkhole-prompted closing.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida National Guard Activating Ahead of Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Scott Says
Breaking: Gov. Rick Scott has activated 200 Florida National Guard members with 6,000 more standing by as Hurricane Matthew approaches.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
President Obama Postpones Florida Trip Due to Hurricane Matthew
Breaking: President Obama was scheduled to stump for Hillary Clinton in Miami Gardens on Wednesday. Hurricane Matthew has altered that plan.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Men Burglarized Vehicle, Went on Shopping Spree, Deputies Say
Breaking: Hillsborough County deputies are looking for help identifying two men wanted in connection with a recent auto burglary.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Tampa Man Killed in State Road 60 Crash Identified
Breaking: A two-vehicle crash on State Road 60 left a Tampa man dead and a Lithia man injured.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Christmas Town Returning to Busch Gardens with Rudolph, Bumble
Breaking: Christmas Town, with more than 2 million twinkling lights, will return to Busch Gardens next month.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Sewer Main Break Prompts Plea for Reduced Water Use
Breaking: A sewer main break in North Pinellas County has officials asking residents to limit their water use.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Uncle Bob’s Storage Fire Under Investigation
Breaking: A two-alarm fire at Uncle Bob’s Storage in Clearwater is under investigation.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular Coming to Tampa
Tickets for the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular Live go on sale later this week.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hudson Man Riding on Minivan’s Bumper Dies
Breaking: A 22-year-old Hudson man is dead following an accident on Old Dixie Highway Monday evening.
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