Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Mosque Fire Was Arson, Officials Say
Breaking: A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in an Aug. 5 fire at Masjid Omar mosque.
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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Land O' Lakes|News|
Update: Power Restored in Pasco County
Breaking: A power outage was affecting thousands of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers, including Tampa Premium Outlets.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Fiona Weakens; 2 Disturbances Gain Momentum
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Fiona and two other Atlantic disturbances.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman Drove Into Jail Transport Van, Cops Say
Breaking: A St. Petersburg Police officer was injured when the vehicle ran over his foot, officials say.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
USF Flasher, 2-Headed ‘Gator,’ DUI Crackdown
Winter for president, arrest man in attack on elderly man, stingray shuffle and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
DUI Crackdown Kicks Off Across Tampa Bay, State
Breaking: Law enforcement agencies throughout the Tampa Bay area are taking part in a multi-week crackdown on impaired drivers.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Fiona Holds Steady; 2 Disturbances Gain Steam
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Fiona and two other disturbances in the Atlantic.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
USF Flasher Struck 3 Times in 1 Night, Police Say
Breaking: A search is on for a man accused of exposing himself on the University of South Florida campus Thursday night.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
‘Dolphin Tale’s’ Winter Wants to ‘Make America Cute Again’
Winter the dolphin is diving into the presidential race, representing the 3R Party, in an effort to raise awareness about several key issues
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs Through Your Eyes: Sponge Docks and Bayous
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Tarpon Springs.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Arrest Made in Attack On Elderly Man
Breaking: Tampa Police say the 81-year-old man was beaten over a dispute about lawn service charges.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
2nd Arrest Made in Double Shooting Outside Library
Breaking: St. Petersburg Police say a second man has been charged in the Tuesday shooting that left a Tampa man dead and another injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Watch Out: Stingrays Spotted at Clearwater Beach
Breaking: The City of Clearwater is reminding folks that doing the ‘stingray shuffle’ in the water is wise this time of year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Steamy Days, Afternoon Rain
Breaking: Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department the weekend of Aug. 19-21.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Seminole Heights, FL|News|
Two-Headed Alligator (Statue) Turning Heads in Seminole Heights
The unusual statue with a quirky backstory was installed outside Southern Brewing & Winemaking recently.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Standoff Ends Peacefully
A 72-year-old man was taken to the hospital following the Thursday evening standoff in St. Petersburg.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
1 Dead in Tampa Shooting
A man was killed in an early Friday morning shooting in Tampa.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Family Stabbed, Seawater Bacteria, Skimmer Arrest
Tropical weather, double shooting, 25 burglaries and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man Killed in State Road 70 Crash
The fatal accident on State Road 70 occurred early Thursday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Video: Person of Interest Sought in Double Shooting
Breaking: The Tuesday night shooting in St. Petersburg left one Tampa man dead and another injured.
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