St. Pete, FL|News|
Arrest Made In St. Pete Woman’s Murder
St. Petersburg Police say a 24-year-old man has been charged in the Sept. 24 shooting death of Allison Leigh Boyke.
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|
Spirit Halloween Stores Open In Tampa Bay: List
Spirit Halloween stores have opened for the season at locations across the Tampa Bay area.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
FEMA Sets Up Shop To Help Clearwater Residents
Clearwater residents and business owners who suffered Hurricane Irma-related damage can meet with FEMA representatives in person.
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Largo, FL|News|
Taliban Bomb ‘Joke’ Lands Florida Man In Jail
A Florida man’s alleged joke about having a bomb and working for the Taliban ended Thursday with police getting the last laugh.
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Tampa, FL|News|
2 Weather Disturbances Gun For Florida
The National Hurricane Center is keeping close tabs on two areas of disturbed weather developing near Florida.
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Largo, FL|News|
Taliban ‘Joke’ Creates Largo Bomb Scare
A Red Lobster in Largo was evacuated after a man carrying a black bag walked in and allegedly said he worked for the ‘Taliban.’
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Tampa, FL|News|
Weather Disturbance Takes Aim At Florida
The National Hurricane Center is keeping close tabs on an area of disturbed weather that has Florida in its sights.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Boy Takes A Knee, Free College, Man’s Body Found
Patrol horse wins national honor, accused attempted rapist caught, some state parks remain closed and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Attempted Rapist Caught In Act By Sergeant, Police Say
Breaking: A Tampa man, 26, faces criminals charges after St. Petersburg Police say he was caught trying to rape a 61-year-old woman.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Boy, 6, Takes Knee During Pledge, Gets Told To Stand: Report
A Wiregrass Elementary student’s decision to take a knee during the Pledge Of Allegiance has Pasco County officials explaining state law.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Free College Tuition For Florida Kids Floated By Lawmaker
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would provide free college tuition for Sunshine State kids, but there are a few caveats.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Woman, 26, Dies After Tampa Pedestrian Crash
A 26-year-old Tampa woman died Tuesday following a pedestrian crash on Nebraska Avenue near Hillsborough.
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Gulfport, FL|News|
Body Found In Water Near Gulfport Beachfront
Gulfport Police are investigating the death of a 43-year-old man whose body was found in water early Wednesday morning.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Sexiest Vegan, Homemade Helicopter, Pier Closes After Irma
Details emerge in seawater bacteria death, free McDonald’s, unstoppable views and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Free McDonald’s For First Responders
Tampa Bay McDonald’s are offering free Extra Value Meals on First Responders Appreciation Day.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Body Found Near Railroad Tracks: ID Released
St. Petersburg Police say they’ve identified the woman whose decomposing body was found near railroad tracks last week.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Boy, 12, Arrested In Melrose Elementary Burglary
St. Petersburg Police say a 12-year-old boy broke into Melrose Elementary School several times while it was closed for Hurricane Irma.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Seawater Bacteria Death Linked To Open Wound
The Florida Department of Health has provided more information on the state’s most recent Vibrio vulnificus-related death.
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Westchase, FL|News|
Pilot Injured After ‘Homemade’ Helicopter Crashes Into House
A 51-year-old Odessa man was hospitalized after his helicopter crashed into a house Monday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
‘Sexiest Vegan Over 50:’ USF Professor In The Running
A University of South Florida professor is a finalist in PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50 contest.
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