St. Pete, FL|News|
2 Boys Hospitalized After Bicycle, Vehicle Collide in St. Pete
Breaking: Two young boys were hospitalized with serious injuries after a Monday afternoon collision on 54th Avenue North.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Matthew Eyes Florida; Expected to Remain 'Powerful' Through Thursday
Breaking: As Hurricane Matthew's eye collided with Cuba Tuesday night, Florida remained well within the storm's projected path.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
‘Gilmore Girls,’ Deadly Hurricane Matthew, Pokémon Doh!
No Howard Frankland tolls, creepy clown’s mask taken by mom, fastest-growing towns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Graffiti ‘Artist’ Arrested
Breaking: A 28-year-old man faces felony charges connected to graffiti painted in the downtown St. Petersburg area.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Holiday Hit-And-Run: Person, Vehicle of Interest Developed, Troopers Say
Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol has a person and vehicle of interest developed in a hit-and-run involving a Holiday bicyclist.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Deadly Hurricane Matthew Prompts Florida State of Emergency Declaration
Breaking: Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for Florida in advance of Hurricane Matthew’s arrival near the state.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Gilmore Girls Revival: 4 Tampa Coffee Shops Become Luke's Diner Wednesday
The popular television series returns soon, and coffee shops in Tampa and Temple Terrace are part of a special Netflix promotion.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: No Howard Frankland Bridge Toll Lanes, FDOT Secretary Confirms
Breaking: A proposal to create toll lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge is dead in the water, according to the state.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Pokémon Doh! Sarasota Player Busted with Cocaine, Pot, Xanax, Hash Oil, Deputies Say
Breaking: A Sarasota man is accused of bringing more than a smartphone to a local park to play Pokémon Go.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weather: Rainy, Breezy as Workweek Wears On
Breaking: Slightly cooler temperatures and strong rain chances start out the workweek in the Tampa Bay area with breezy conditions likely.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Holiday Creepy Clown Scare Was Teen Prank, Deputies Say
Breaking: A 14-year-old Holiday boy told a Pasco deputy he was wearing a clown mask because it was ‘cool.’
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St. Pete, FL|News|
70 Jobs: Tree Climber, Fitness Specialist, Concierge
Folks on the hunt for new jobs in the Tampa Bay area will find employers hiring throughout the region.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Towns Among America’s Fastest-Growing: Study
Brandon, Largo, Clearwater, Tampa and St. Pete are among the country’s fast-growing communities, according to a new study.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Man Accused of Battering Deputy Found in Lutz
Breaking: A Crime Stoppers tip led Hillsborough County deputies to a Lutz home where they arrested a Tampa man wanted on numerous charges.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Motorist Finds Man Dead on Road
Breaking: An 18-year-old was found dead on the east side of 1st Avenue in Palmetto late Sunday night.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Deadly Hurricane Matthew Gains Strength; Possible Track Shifts West Deeper Into Florida
Breaking: Hurricane Matthew is moving north on a projected path that includes a possible run-in with Florida as a major storm.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Commute Times, Black Lives Matter, Sewage Woes
Jose Fernandez’s jersey, Sprouts Farmers Market, baby gorilla and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Powerful Hurricane Matthew Holding Steady at Category 4
Breaking: Hurricane Matthew is on a projected path that may bring it offshore of Florida's east coast next week.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Buc Busted, Major Clues Left at Crime Scenes, Bomb Threat: Weird Florida
Yard display raising eyebrows, handcuffed man turns himself in, identity theft scheme unravels and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Wrong-Way Crash Leads to Arrest
A Tampa woman faces DUI charges following a Friday wrong-way crash on a Lee Roy Selmon Expressway ramp.
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