New Port Richey, FL|News|
Explosion Kills 13 Dogs, Critically Injures Man
Improper generator fueling has been blamed in a Sunday night explosion in Port Richey that killed 13 dogs and left a man injured.
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|
Florida Community Colleges Among Best In U.S.: Study
An analysis of community college systems across the country concluded that Florida's is among the best of the best.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Drier, Hotter Start To The Week: Tampa Bay Weather
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department as the workweek gets under way.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Seawater Bacteria, Algae Bloom, ‘Last Damn Show’
DUI crackdown, cruises to Cuba, Lego art and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Bird Napping, Lightning Strikes, Up-Skirt Peeper
Premature bus stop, massages and prostitution, botched liposuction and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Jacksonville, FL|News|
2 Police Officers Injured In Jacksonville Shooting, Suspect Dead
Two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Officers were shot Friday night on the heels of a shooting involving two officers in Kissimmee.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Kissimmee Police Shooting: 2 Officers Killed, Suspect In Custody
A man was in custody Saturday morning following a deadly shooting involving two Kissimmee Police officers. One officer died.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Prison Lockdown, Algae Bloom, Lightning Strikes
Seawater bacteria death, mother and daughter arrested, bird napping and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Waterspout Spotted Near Clearwater Beach
A Friday afternoon storm produced a waterspout in the Intracoastal Waterway near Clearwater Beach.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida Seawater Bacteria Claims 2nd Life
Florida has confirmed 17 Vibrio vulnificus-related infections in 2017 so far, including two deaths.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Florida Leads U.S. In Lightning Fatalities (Video)
Florida is known for more than its sunshine. The state also leads the country in the number of lightning-related fatalities.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Accused Bird Napper Behind Bars
A man accused of stealing a blue-and-gold macaw from a New Port Richey home was captured by Pasco deputies Thursday.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Lightning Strikes Man On Clearwater Golf Course
A 76-year-old man was hospitalized following a lightning strike at Clearwater Country Club.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Area Weekend, Solar Eclipse Forecast
Find out what’s in store for Tampa Bay area in the weather department this weekend and during Monday’s solar eclipse.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Death Investigation: Few Details Released
A person’s Thursday night death in unincorporated Clearwater is under investigation by deputies.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
DUI Wolf Pack Set For St. Pete
St. Petersburg Police intend to beef up efforts to pull impaired motorists off local roads over the weekend.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Mom, Daughter Prostitution, Massage Operation Shut Down: Cops
Sarasota Police say a woman offered illegal massage services out of her home while her daughter worked as a prostitute.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Prison Lockdown Has ‘Nothing To Do With Charlottesville’
‘Credible intelligence’ has prompted a partial lockdown at the 148 state correctional institutions in Florida.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Harvey Moves West As 2nd Storm Eyes Florida
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Harvey and two other systems. One is taking aim at Florida.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Confederate Memorial, Unity March, Powerball
Cruising to Cuba, DUI crackdown, tropical weather and other stories from Florida Patch.
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