Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
1 Dead, 5 Injured In Big Bend Road Crash
A Riverview man was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash that also left five people injured.
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man, 59, Seriously Injured In Pedestrian Crash
A Sunday night crash along 15th Street East left a Bradenton man with serious injuries.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Palmetto Teen Reported Missing
Manatee County deputies are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Prostitution Sting Nets 5 Arrests
Men from Bradenton and Palm Harbor were charged in a prostitution sting recently conducted by the Sarasota Police Department.
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Tampa, FL|News|
2 Cold Fronts May Bring Change In Tampa Bay’s Weather
Two cold fronts set to arrive in the Tampa Bay area this week could deliver relief from dry conditions while cooling things down.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Teen Aces ACT, Grocery Store Liquor, Thin Blue Line
Best high schools, fresh recipe, Paul McCartney coming to Tampa Bay area and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
State Road 54 Brush Fire 90 Percent Contained
A brush fire that broke out Sunday morning along State Road 54 in Odessa was deemed 90 percent contained just before 8 p.m.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Rogue Cash Register, ‘Killing Spree,’ Hot Car: Weird Florida
Wild search for stalker nets four arrests, alligator snarls traffic, doughnut glaze mistaken for meth and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hot Car Safety: What Florida Parents Need To Know
An infant was recently rescued by an off-duty police officer after being left in a hot car. Tips parents can use to prevent hot car deaths.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Charity Scam, Water Rescue, Red Tide Levels Low
Safari of Fun, ex-cop behind wheel in fatal crash, bird parts and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Red Tide Levels Low As Weekend Temperatures Rise
The red tide organism hasn’t disappeared from waters along Florida’s Gulf Coast, but levels remain low in the Tampa Bay area.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Sesame Street Safari Of Fun Weekends Return
Busch Gardens' littlest visitors will find some of their favorite characters on display as Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends returns.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Bird Parts, Beans, Shells Found In Suspicious Package
State Road 54 lanes have reopened after Pasco County deputies discovered religious artifacts in a suspicious package.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Boy, 13, Dies After Former Cop Hits Group Of Kids
One of the five children hit by an alleged drunk driver in Polk County on Thursday has died from his injuries.
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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Temple Terrace Man, 73, Killed In Bike Crash
A man from Temple Terrace was killed in a crash on Ehrlich Road Friday morning.
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Tampa, FL|News|
DUI Saturation Patrol Ready To Roam Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County deputies and local police officers are teaming up for a DUI saturation patrol this weekend.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Veterans Charity Scam Leads To 2 Arrests
Two men are accused of collecting charity donations from Pasco County residents and then pocketing the proceeds.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
3 Pinellas County Inmates Overdose In Jail
A Gulfport man faces charges after Pinellas County deputies say he and two other inmates overdosed in jail Thursday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
K9 Helps Capture ‘Major Drug Trafficker’
A Bradenton man faces criminal charges after deputies say he was found in possession of trafficking amounts of cocaine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Boater, Dog
U.S. Coast Guard crews successfully rescued a stranded boater and his dog on Thursday.
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