New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Killed in Ridge Road Motorcycle Crash
Breaking: The fatal motorcycle crash occurred just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 on Ridge Road.
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|
Operation Safe Surrender: Pinellas Residents Invited to Turn Themselves In
Breaking: Pinellas County is hosting an event where people with outstanding misdemeanor warrants can turn themselves in to resolve charges.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Identity of Sarasota Man Found Dead Released
Breaking: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 31-year-old man.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Rainmaker Tropical Storm Julia Eyes South Carolina as Tropical Depression 12 Moves West
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storms Julia and Ian along three other storms.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Patrol Car Rammed, Deputy Injured in Traffic Stop
Breaking: A Hillsborough County deputy received minor injuries when a person rammed into his cruiser.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Man Shot, Killed by Roommate, Deputies Say
Breaking: A domestic dispute in Brandon took a deadly turn Wednesday morning.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Top Colleges, 799 Zika Cases, Most Walkable Neighborhoods
Review of shooting death hits a snag, Craigslist used to lure robbery victim, never-ending pasta and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida Zika Virus Cases Near 800
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Tampa, FL|News|
Review of Unarmed Black Man’s Shooting Death Takes New Turn
Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober has recused himself from reviewing details related to the death of Levonia Riggins.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete, Sarasota Rank As ‘Most Walkable Neighborhoods’
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Brandon, FL|News|
Olive Garden Offering 21,000 Never Ending Pasta Passes
A limited number of passes that entitle owners to seven weeks of never ending pasta at Olive Garden go on sale soon.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Girl Attacked on Way to School Bus Stop
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Tampa, FL|News|
Pulse Survivor’s Tampa Death: Autopsy Shows No Signs of 'Homicidal Violence'
Breaking: Hillsborough County deputies say no physical signs of violence were noted on Pulse survivor Chris Brodman’s body.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Ex-Rogers Middle Teacher Asked Girl for 'Sexually Explicit' Photos: Deputies
Breaking: A former Rogers Middle School teacher has been charged with lewd or lascivious conduct.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Dead in Sarasota Shooting
Breaking: A Tuesday morning shooting along Rita Street has resulted in a man’s death.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Selmon Expressway Lane Closing Announced
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Teens Used Craigslist to Lure Robbery Victim, Deputies Say
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Tropical Cyclone Could Form On Top Of Florida
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64 Jobs: Behavior Analyst, Math Teacher, Scrum Master
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Fugitive Captured After Multi-County Chase
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