Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Beaten, Facebook Shamed For Helping Lost Girl: Cops
A man who tried to help a lost 2-year-old girl find her family at a ballpark was beaten and shamed for his efforts, police say.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Fire Rips Through Tampa Apartment Building
Tampa Fire Rescue officials say a smoke-alarm saved residents from injury during a Monday morning apartment blaze.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Termite-Tented Homes Targeted By Burglar
St. Petersburg Police say they’ve captured a man responsible for breaking into a dozen tented homes over the past few weeks.
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Homeless Vets Get Fresh Start In Sarasota Area
Signal 88 Security and Goodwill Manasota have teamed up to provide qualified homeless veterans fresh career starts.
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Thunderstorms, Steamy Temperatures In Tampa Bay’s Forecast
The Tampa Bay area is in for a scorching week ahead, according to the National Weather Service.
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Gunfire At Adventure Island Under Investigation
Tampa Police say an Uber driver pulled out a gun at Adventure Island Sunday afternoon to defend himself.
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Hot Car Death, 7 Waterfront Homes, St. Pete Pier
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Wow Houses: Beautiful Music, Roaring ‘20s Style
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Florida’s Richest Resident, Blistering Heat, Hero Dog
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Stray Kitten Steals Cops' Hearts
The Lakeland Police Department has a new four-legged officer on the beat ... sort of.
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Florida’s Richest Person Worth $13.4 Billion
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Last Chance To Vote For Local Hero Dog
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Sears Closing: Report
A Sarasota Sears location is reportedly on a new list of 20 locations slated for closing.
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USF Student, 22, Killed In Fletcher Avenue Crash
A University of South Florida student was killed in a Friday morning crash on Fletcher Avenue.
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Metro Diner Sets Sarasota Opening Date
Sarasota’s new Metro Diner hiring more than 100 people in advance of its July opening.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Bicyclist Injured In Bayside Bridge Crash ID'd
A Palm Harbor man was hospitalized in critical condition after a Friday morning crash on the Bayside Bridge.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Police ID Boy, 12, Killed In Bradenton Shooting
The Bradenton Police Department has released more details about an accidental shooting that claimed the life of a boy on Thursday.
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Armed Robbers Strike Bradenton McDonald’s
A manager and employees at a Bradenton McDonald’s were held up at gunpoint early Friday morning by two masked men.
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