Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
State Road 674 Lanes Open After Crash
Hillsborough County deputies were asking motorists to steer clear of State Road 674 in the Balm Wimauma Road area.
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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Orlando, FL|News|
Orlando International Airport Gunman In Custody
A standoff between police and an armed man at Orlando International Airport ended with Tuesday night with the man in custody.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Dog Flu, NHL All-Stars, Chipotle Data Breach
Rabies alert, gator takes a dip, trauma therapist accused of terrorizing family and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
H3N2 Dog Flu Confirmed In Florida
Florida officials have confirmed the state’s first cases of the H3N2 virus, which causes what is commonly known as the "dog flu."
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Trauma Therapist Terrorized 2 Kids, Mom: Deputies
A Polk County therapist faces child abuse, battery and molestation charges after deputies say she terrorized a Frostproof family.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Chipotle Breach: List Of Affected Tampa Bay Area Locations
Chipotle has announced that many of its locations in the Tampa Bay area were affected by a data breach.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Florida On Fire: Wildfire Risk High In Several Tampa Bay Area Counties
Most counties in the Tampa Bay area still face high to very high wildfire risks despite recent rains, state officials say.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Accused Bank Robber Nabbed In 5 Minutes
St. Petersburg Police say an accused bank robber was brought into custody within five minutes of the Tuesday morning crime.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Palmetto Shooting: Person Of Interest Sought
Deputies are asking for help identifying a man they’d like to talk to in regard to a recent shooting and attempted robbery.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Graduates’ Stolen Cash Found During Crash Investigation
Cash stolen from two recent graduates was recovered during a search for an accused hit-and-run driver in Land O’ Lakes.
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Brandon, FL|News|
No Injuries After Truck Jackknifes On I-4 Ramp
An Orlando man was cited in a Tuesday morning crash that caused a Brandon man’s semi to jackknife on an I-4 entrance ramp.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Rabies Alert Issued In Hillsborough County
A rabies alert has been issued for the Lutz area, but Hillsborough County is warning all residents to take precautions.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Thunderstorms Return To Tampa Bay’s Forecast
Forecasters say there’s a strong chance for thunderstorms in the Tampa Bay area as the short workweek progresses.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Best Beaches, MOSI Free For Kids, Giant LEGO Exhibit
Sales tax holiday, man graduates high school at 83, fire dog gets national recognition and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man, 35, Killed In University Parkway Crash
The Monday morning death of a Sarasota man following a single-vehicle crash on University Parkway remains under investigation.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Gator Takes Memorial Day Dip In Backyard Pool
A Sarasota County family found a surprise visitor in their backyard pool Memorial Day morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Babysitter, 17, Charged In St. Pete Boy's Shooting
A 10-year-old St. Petersburg boy was seriously injured Monday morning after being shot by an 11-year-old, police say.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man, 49, Dies After Jumping Off Pontoon Boat
A Clearwater man rescued from Gulf of Mexico waters on Sunday has died from his injuries.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Double Shooting Under Investigation In Tampa
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a Monday morning shooting that has left two people seriously injured.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Ambulance Crash Under Investigation
Motorists were being asked to avoid a stretch of Drew Street following a Monday morning crash.
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