Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Intersection Off Limits After Vehicle, Pedestrian Crash
Breaking: Motorists are being asked to avoid a Clearwater intersection following a Wednesday afternoon vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash.
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Credit Card Skimmer Found in Bradenton ATM
Breaking: Bradenton Police say a skimmer was found inside a 7-Eleven’s ATM machine.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Search for Man Accused of Attacking Deputy Under Way
Breaking: Have you seen this man? The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says he attacked a deputy after a Wednesday traffic stop.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Beach Monitoring, Dalmatian Crashes Fire Station, Poisoned Coffee
Toxins in drinking water, Hillary Clinton’s rally, ‘The Price is Right Live’ and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
ICYMI: Some Tampa Bay Towns Have Drinking Water Toxin Made Famous by Erin Brockovich, Study Finds
Many Tampa Bay area towns have the cancer-causing toxin in drinking water made famous in the “Erin Brockovich” movie, study says.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Watch: Retiring Clearwater Cop Recognized on U.S. House Floor
U.S. Rep. David Jolly recognized Officer Jonathan Walser for his many years of service to America and the city of Clearwater.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Beaches Get Extra Testing After Sewage Spill
Breaking: The Florida Department of Health is closely monitoring Tampa Bay waters following Hurricane Hermine-related sewage spills.
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Tampa, FL|News|
ICYMI: Firefighters Help Lost Dalmatian Find His Way Home
A Dalmatian-mix puppy that wandered into a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue station Tuesday has been reunited with his owner.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Kids Invited to Spend a Night at the Museum
The Tampa Bay History Center is offering a Halloween alternative complete with historic figures, Ghostbusters and Stormtroopers.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man Charged in Capital Sexual Battery Case
Breaking: Manatee County deputies say a Bradenton man molested a 13-year-old girl on numerous occasions.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
‘The Price is Right Live’ Coming to Clearwater
‘The Price is Right Live’ is making a stop at Clearwater’s Ruth Eckerd Hall.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Watch: Hillary Clinton’s Rally in Orlando, Florida
Breaking: Hillary Clinton took the stage in Orlando Wednesday afternoon to talk about the economy.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Teen Poisoned Teacher’s Coffee, Deputies Say
A 13-year-old student at the Achieve Center of Pasco is accused of trying to poison her teacher.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Teens’ Attempt to Flee in Stolen Vehicle Foiled
Manatee County deputies arrested three teens Tuesday night after spotting a vehicle that had been stolen from Sarasota.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Woman Killed in I-75 Crash
Breaking: Details have emerged in the Wednesday morning crash that closed I-75 southbound lanes.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Operating Again After Explosion
Breaking: A Tuesday evening explosion at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel knocked out the air conditioning.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Fugitive's Alleged Assumed Life Unravels, Trump and Bondi, Free Museum Day
Zika tally rises, decades' old cold case closed, restaurant inspections and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Zika Tally Hits 857; Hillsborough County Has 3 New Cases
Breaking: Eleven new travel-related Zika cases were confirmed in Florida Tuesday along with four non-travel related infections.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dad Intentionally Hit Elderly School Volunteer with Car: Deputies
Breaking: A volunteer in the Calusa Elementary School drop off loop was struck by a parent’s car Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Stabbing Under Investigation
Breaking: A man was taken to Bayfront Health by helicopter following a Tuesday afternoon stabbing in Clearwater.
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