St. Pete, FL|News|
1 Tampa Man Dead, 1 Critical After St. Pete Shooting
Breaking: Two Tampa men were shot in a car on St. Pete’s 9th Avenue North Tuesday night. One has since died.
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|
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After St. Pete Crash
St. Petersburg Police say the dirt bike’s driver died following the Tuesday night crash. The bike, without a rider, also hit a woman.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Killed in St. Pete Shooting Identified
St. Petersburg Police say a man died from a gunshot wound late Tuesday evening.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Hiring 911 Call Takers
Pasco County Emergency Communications has 19 open 911 call taker positions available.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Video Leads to Arrest in Car Wash Burglary
A Manatee County deputy recognized two people caught on video during a Tuesday business burglary.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Pokémon GO Player Robbed, Goody Goody Opening Date, Bullying
GeckoFest 2016, Aetna leaving Florida’s Obamacare exchange, hotel data breach and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Teen Reported Missing
Breaking: Bradenton police say the girl hasn’t been seen since early August.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Zika Virus Tally Nearing 550
Breaking: The state of Florida had confirmed 542 Zika virus cases as of Tuesday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Goody Goody Makes Its Return Next Week
Goody Goody makes its return to the Tampa Bay area next week.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Hotel Targeted in Credit, Debit Card Data Breach
Names, account numbers, card expiration dates and verification codes were swiped in the theft that spanned 20 hotels.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Through Your Eyes: Kayaking to Caladesi Island
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Dunedin.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Through Your Eyes: Sunset Storm
Patch readers are sharing their favorite photos taken in and around Tampa.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Free Food Offered at 2 Dozen Manatee County Schools
Manatee County Schools announced the campuses where all kids will receive free food in the 2016-17 school year.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Bullying: Florida Ranks Among Best Places for Kids, Study Finds
The Sunshine State ranks the sixth best in the country when it comes to low reports of bullying and policies meant to protect kids.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Emergency Sewer Repair Prompts Road Closings
The city of Bradenton has announced two upcoming closings prompted by the need to make an emergency sewer repair.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Tips Lead to Heroin, Meth Arrests
Three people face drug-related charges after Sarasota County deputies say they were caught in possession of meth, heroin and fentanyl.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Aetna Exiting Florida Obamacare Exchanges
Breaking: One of the country’s largest insurers has announced plans to pull out of most Obamacare exchanges in 2017, including Florida’s.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Urgent’ Need for O Negative Blood in Tampa Bay
Breaking: OneBlood, the Tampa Bay area’s main blood supplier, says a summertime slump in donations is taking its toll.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Mom Turns in Son After Credit Card, Xbox One Theft
Pasco County deputies say the Holiday man admitted to taking items from his mother and brother.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Atlantic Tropical Disturbance May Become Next Named Storm
Breaking: The storm has a high chance of forming into a tropical depression or storm over the next few days, forecasters say.
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