Tampa, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Droppings, Roaches, Dirty Conditions
Four eateries in the Tampa Bay area, including a KFC, were temporarily closed by the state last week.
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|
Polluters Now Have 24 Hours to Tell Public: Gov. Rick Scott
Pinellas County’s sewage spill and the sinkhole at Mosaic’s New Wales facility have prompted a change in state reporting rules.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Workweek Weather: Hot to Start with a Chance for Hail
Breaking: Thunderstorms in the early part of the week could produce hail, but cooler temperatures are possible later in the week.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Galaxy Note7, ‘The Price is Right,’ Blue Bell Recall
Central Pasco among best places to live, Night at the Museum, West Nile Virus and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Sewage Woes, Witness Tampering, Manatees Freed: Weird Florida
Gun in a courthouse, bomb threat, school volunteer hit by car and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Through Your Eyes: Peacocks on Michigan Avenue
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Dunedin.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Elderly Man Attacked in Holiday Home Invasion Dies
Breaking: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says an 82-year-old man targeted in a home invasion has died.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Submerged Jeep Found in South Pasadena
Breaking: A Jeep Liberty was found in water off Gulfport Boulevard South Saturday morning.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Valrico Man Killed in Sarasota Fuel Tanker Crash
Breaking: A tanker carrying about 8,500 gallons of fuel crashed on I-75 Friday night killing the driver.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Buc Arrested, Lightning Fan Fest, Red Tide
West Nile Virus, Trump rally, Clinton yard display and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Red Tide: Fish Kills, ‘Slight’ Respiratory Irritation Reported in Sarasota, Manatee Counties
Breaking: The Florida red tide organism was found in water samples taken from Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties over the past week.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Zika Cases Edge Near 900; 1 New Case Reported in Hillsborough County
Breaking: The total number of confirmed Zika virus cases climbed to 878 Friday, including a new case in Hillsborough County.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Boy Reported Missing
Breaking: The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for help finding a missing boy.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
West Nile Virus Advisory Issued in Manatee County
Breaking: The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued an advisory for West Nile Virus.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
23 Cars Burglarized in Land O' Lakes; 1 Person in Custody
Breaking: Pasco County deputies say 23 cars in the Land O’ Lakes area were broken into on one morning. A search for more suspects continues.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Mom Tried to Kill Daughter, 6, Court Finds
Breaking: A Sarasota woman has been found guilty in a June 2015 stabbing involving her own 6-year-old daughter.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Settlement Reached with Trump Hotel Collection Over Data Breaches
Seven hotel locations were impacted by the breaches, including one in Florida and two in New York.
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Brandon, FL|News|
104-Year-Old Ripped Off by Home Healthcare Worker: Sheriff's Office
Breaking: A Tampa woman stands accused of stealing Publix gift cards from a 104-year-old woman in her care.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Prostitution Sting Nets 5 Arrests
Breaking: Five men from Sarasota and Bradenton face charges after a Thursday night crackdown on prostitution along North Tamiami Trail.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Hillary Clinton Behind Bars in Florida Yard Display
A Cape Coral resident’s yard display features a prison-orange-wearing Hillary Clinton and tombstones for the Americans killed in Benghazi.
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