Clearwater, FL|News|
Man In Medical Distress Rescued From Sailboat
A Clearwater man was medevacked from a sailboat early Monday morning. Authorities say a float plan played a role in the rescue.
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|
Baby Left In 123-Degree Car Seat As Mom Paid Fine: Cops
A 23-year-old Tampa mother faces child neglect charges after her baby was found in a sweltering car Friday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Stolen Wi-Fi Used To Threaten 'Killing Spree,' Sheriff Says
A New Port Richey man is accused of using stolen Wi-Fi to make online threats against the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Florida On Fire: More Counties Issue Burn Bans
More than 115 wildfires were burning across Florida Monday morning as more counties joined those with outdoor burn bans.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Rattlesnake Checks Out Polk County Firefighters In Action (Video)
A rattlesnake gave Polk County firefighters a start while they were battling a Saturday blaze, just days after a man was struck by a snake.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man’s Online Romance With Teen Ends In Arrest: Sheriff
A 37-year-old man is accused of striking up a ‘romance’ with a teenage girl online and then trying to meet her in Sarasota County.
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Temple Terrace, FL|News|
DUI Checkpoint Announced For Temple Terrace
Temple Terrace Police have announced an upcoming operation meant to take impaired drivers off the streets.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
75 Pieces Of Crack Cocaine, $10K Seized
A Bradenton man is accused of selling drugs to a ‘large customer base’ in Sarasota.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Advisories Go Up For Tampa Bay Area Waters
Rip current and wind advisories have gone up in the Tampa Bay area as a cold front passes through the region.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Gas Pump Skimmers, 42,000 Jobs, Heroes Help Cop
Val Kilmer, body armor upgrade, Busch Gardens BOGO and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police ID Woman Found Dead In Creek
St. Petersburg Police have released the identity of a woman whose body was found by a bicyclist on Saturday.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Village Fire Kills 5, Including 3 Kids: Here Are Their Names
Five people were killed in fire that ripped through a two-story home in Queens Village on Sunday afternoon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Homicide Under Investigation
A 24-year-old man’s death is under investigation by the Tampa Police Department.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 24, Charged In Girlfriend’s Murder
Tampa Police say a call about a possibly suicidal man led to the discovery of a woman’s body.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man, 26, Killed In Gandy Boulevard Crash
A 26-year-old man is dead following a Saturday night crash on Gandy Boulevard.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Gator Crossing, Mistaken For Meth, Home Alone: Weird Florida
Sucker punch, fake cop busted, caught red-handed and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman’s Body Found In St. Pete Creek
St. Petersburg Police say a woman’s body was found by a bicyclist Saturday afternoon.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Coach Accused Of Having Sex With Student
Zephyrhills High School’s head coach for girls’ junior varsity basketball is accused of having sexual activity with a 17-year-old.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Fiery Crash Causes Sand Key Bridge Delays
A Nissan Rogue crashed into Cesare’s at the Beach early Saturday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Police ID Man Killed In St. Pete Shooting
An armed man who showed up to a St. Petersburg home early Saturday morning was shot and killed, police say.
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