Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Disturbance Under Watch In Atlantic Ocean
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring an area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Woman, 79, Injured In Clearwater Fire
A Thursday morning fire in unincorporated Clearwater sent a 79-year-old woman to the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
8 Cheap Things To Do In Tampa Bay This Weekend
Looking for something fun, but cheap to do over the weekend? Patch has you covered!
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St. Pete, FL|News|
94-Year-Old’s Stolen Tricycle Sparks Fundraiser
Residents who want to help replace a 94-year-old St. Petersburg man’s stolen motorized tricycle can now do so.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Bystander, 80, Injured In St. Pete Shooting
An 80-year-old man was seriously injured during a Wednesday shooting in St. Petersburg. The man, police say, was an innocent bystander.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
What Florida Singles Hate The Most: Deal Breaker Map
The HaterDater app connects couples based on common hates. Here’s what Floridians hate the most.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Man, 66, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
A 66-year-old New Port Richey man was killed in a Wednesday night crash on Moon Lake Road.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa SWAT Callout: Suspect In Custody
A person barricaded in a vehicle had forced the closing of some roads in the north Tampa area Thursday morning.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Double Shooting, Shark Dragging Video, Stolen Tricycle
Drinking water contaminants, pranksters strike Buffalo Wild Wings, backyard manatee viewing and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Missing Bradenton Woman, 86, Found
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office was asking for help finding a missing 86-year-old woman from Bradenton.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Woman’s 2013 Murder
Manatee County deputies say officials in Colombia have arrested a man in the 2013 death of a Bradenton woman.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Shark Dragging Video Prompts Sarasota Slam Response
Sarasota Slam organizers have called out the “despicable behavior” in a video that appears to show a shark being dragged to its death.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Buffalo Wild Wings Pranksters Sought By Deputies
A Tuesday evening prank at Buffalo Wild Wings in New Port Richey caused a costly amount of damage, Pasco County deputies say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Search On For 94-Year-Old’s Tricycle
St. Petersburg Police are asking for help locating a motorized tricycle that was stolen from a 94-year-old man.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Harmful Contaminants Found In Florida Drinking Water: Study
What’s legal isn’t always safe when it comes to drinking water. Harmful pollutants were found in the water at many utilities across Florida.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Wesley Chapel Man Faces Child Porn Charges
A 59-year-old Wesley Chapel man was arrested Tuesday on 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Shooting Victims Identified
St. Petersburg Police have released some details about a double shooting that occurred on 14th Avenue South Tuesday.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Old Coachman Road Reopens As Repair Work Begins
A 4-foot-wide depression that opened up on the eastern side of Old Coachman Road Wednesday morning has prompted emergency repairs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Excessive Heat, Quirky Homes, Motel Shooting
Co-sleeping death, unclaimed property up for grabs, Uber driver shot and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
2 St. Pete Shootings Under Investigation
St. Petersburg Police are investigating two Tuesday afternoon shootings that may be connected.
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