Bradenton, FL|News|
75 Arrests: Opioid Crackdown In Manatee County
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has announced 75 arrests following a several-month crackdown on opioid distribution.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hudson Woman’s Disappearance Remains A Mystery
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking any information that might lead them to a missing 20-year-old Hudson woman.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Regional Library Closing For Upgrades
Brandon Regional Library patrons will need to visit a new location for a few days as upgrades are made.
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Tampa, FL|News|
ICYMI: Above-Normal Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an active 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Pilfered City Of Tarpon Springs Truck Found
A pickup truck stolen from the City of Tarpon Springs earlier this month has been recovered.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man, 63, Killed In Holiday Pedestrian Crash
A 63-year-old Tarpon Springs man was killed in a Wednesday night crash in Holiday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
‘Whiskey And Wheaties’ Bill Vetoed By Gov. Scott
Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday vetoed a controversial bill that would have made liquor available in grocery stores.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Woman, 34, Killed In County Road 672 Crash
A 34-year-old woman was killed in a Thursday morning crash on County Road 672 that left three other people injured.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
3 People Set Weedon Island Fire, Watched It Burn: Deputies
Two men and a 17-year-old boy are accused of intentionally setting a 6.1-acre fire on the Weedon Preserve’s Googe Island.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Psychic Arrested, Cop Fired, Mediterranean Style
Snooty’s friends need help, 51 jobs, fatal shooting at auto body shop and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Help Needed For Snooty's 3 New Manatee Friends
Three rescued manatees have joined Snooty at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. Help is needed to provide care for them.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Cop Fired After Teen Injured During Arrest
The Clearwater Police Department has announced the firing of one of its own following an internal investigation into use of force.
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Tampa, FL|News|
1 Dead In Shooting At Auto Body Shop
Tampa Police are investigating the Wednesday morning shooting at an auto body shop that left a 41-year-old man dead.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Psychic Bilked Veteran, Widow Out Of $155K: Deputies
A Tarpon Springs psychic was arrested after deputies say she promised to help a woman’s husband ‘pass over to the other side.'
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Woman, 82, Seriously Injured In Crash
An 82-year-old Sarasota woman was seriously injured during a single-vehicle crash on Fruitville Road Wednesday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Carjacking Suspect Photos Released
While one man is in custody, St. Petersburg Police need help identifying a second suspect wanted in a recent carjacking.
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Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Pinellas Utility Scam: More Victims Come Forward
Thieves posing as water department workers have targeted more elderly Pinellas County residents in recent days.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
51 Jobs: Prisoner Transport, Baker, Electrician
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area are looking for new hires.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Skyway Bridge Open To Traffic
The Skyway Bridge has reopened to traffic after high winds forced a Wednesday closing.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Middle School Teacher Arrested On Molestation Charges
A Largo man who taught at Meadowlawn Middle School has been arrested on lewd and lascivious molestation charges.
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