Land O' Lakes|News|
Butcher Knife Wielding Man Arrested
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a Land O’ Lakes man, 29, attacked his mother and then waved a knife at two deputies.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Craigslist Trap Snares Accused Thieves
Two South Florida men face grand theft charges after being outsmarted by a Sarasota man.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man’s Homicide Under Investigation
The Tuesday night death of a 38-year-old Tampa man is under investigation.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man Killed In Overnight Fire
A Tampa man died when a fire ripped through his home Tuesday night.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
2 Sought In Disturbing Holiday Hit-And-Run
The Florida Highway Patrol has named two persons of interest in a Monday hit-and-run that left two boys injured.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Insane Hit-And-Run, Puppy’s Broken Leg, Tourism Record
Horse rescued, palatial estate, ‘corrupt’ school government and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
'Corrupt' Government Rant Ends With Sarasota Man's Arrest
A man upset about 'corrupt' school government found himself jailed after allegedly strolling onto a campus to share his views.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Disturbing Florida Hit-And-Run Caught On Video
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for help identifying a Holiday hit-and-run driver who left a swath of damage in his wake.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Rescuers Save Horse Trapped In Mud (Video)
Crews from two counties and a Brandon veterinarian swung into action Monday to save a horse that was trapped in thick mud.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Sets Tourism Record: Gov. Scott
A record 31.1 million people visited Florida in the first quarter of 2017, according to Gov. Rick Scott.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Girl, 15, Seriously Injured In Crash
A girl, 15, was seriously injured in a Tuesday morning crash outside Palm Harbor University High School.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Lutz Woman, 71, Critically Injured In 4-Vehicle Crash
A 71-year-old Lutz woman suffered critical injuries in a Monday afternoon four-vehicle crash in Polk County.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Puppy’s Broken Leg Leads To Man’s Arrest
A 36-year-old Sarasota man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities say he kicked a 6-month-old puppy, breaking her leg.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Details Emerge In St. Pete Shooting Death
St. Petersburg Police have released more details in a Monday night shooting that left a 34-year-old man dead.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Arson, Katy Perry On Tour, Fatal Fall
Shooting at country club, burglary suspect caught napping, Wow House and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man, 34, Shot, Killed In St. Pete Street
St. Petersburg Police are investigating a Monday evening shooting that left a 34-year-old man dead.
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New Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Mosque Arson: Video Released
Hillsborough County deputies are asking for help identifying a man connected to an April arson fire at a mosque.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Accused Sarasota Burglar Caught Sleeping
A man accused of burglarizing a Sarasota home while its occupants slept was caught snoozing in a van and brought into custody.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida On Fire: Blaze Locations, Help Has Arrived
As firefighters continued to battle more than 120 active wildfires Monday, they had extra hands thanks to South Carolina.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Toddler’s Near Drowning Under Investigation
A 2-year-old child has been airlifted following a Monday morning near drowning in Port Richey.
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