New Port Richey, FL|News|
Bicyclist, 49, Killed In U.S. 19 Crash
A Holiday man faces DUI charges following the Sunday night death of a bicyclist from St. Petersburg.
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|
Heat, Humidity Return For Tampa Bay’s Workweek
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department as the workweek continues.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Wildfires: Where They’re Burning
The Florida Forest Service reported more than 110 active wildfires across the Sunshine State on Monday, April 17.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Jedi Training, Deadly Bar Fight, ‘Kylie’s Daddy’
Hospital safety grades, hero cop, state of emergency and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Boy, 14, Crashes Explorer On I-4 Injuring 7 People
A 14-year-old boy crashed a Ford Explore on Interstate 4 Saturday night, leaving seven people injured.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Dead Bat In Salad, Flight From Cops: Weird Florida
Caught red-handed, wild crime spree, fake cop and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Target Toy Recall, Hero Cop Saves Girl, Brush Fire
Elephant Easter egg hunt, elderly woman attacked while walking dog and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Large Brush Fire Breaks Out In Tampa
A 50-acre brush fire broke out along West Fair Oaks in Tampa Friday evening at the former site of the Georgetown Apartment.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Watch: Elephants Hunt For Easter Eggs
The pachyderms at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay received a special treat just in time for Easter.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Cop Becomes Lost Girl’s Knight In Shining Armor
A Clearwater Police officer went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 6-year-old girl lost on the beach find her family.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Target Recalls Easter Egg Toys: Potentially Fatal If Ingested
Target has recalled Easter egg toys sold in Florida that could cause life-threatening intestinal obstructions if swallowed.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Passed Out, Needle In Hand, In Store Bathroom
A 29-year-old Sarasota man faces charges after deputies found him passed out in a store bathroom stall with drugs nearby.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Tried To Rape Woman Behind St. Pete Business: Deputies
A 39-year-old man faces charges following an attack and attempted sexual battery that occurred behind a St. Petersburg business.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Woman, 75, Attacked, Choked While Walking Dog
A Palm Harbor man faces attempted murder charges after an attack on a 75-year-old woman. His two brothers also went to jail.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
1 Dead In I-275 Crash
A Friday morning multi-vehicle crash on I-275 has led to the death of one motorist.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Hospital Safety, Accidental Shooting, ACLU Suits
Save the manatees, Jedi training, Pasco wildfires and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Watch: Mark Hamill Provides ‘Jedi Training’ To Sick Kids
‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill paid a surprise visit to Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando on Wednesday.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Woman Shot When Dropped Gun Goes Off In Vehicle
A Thursday afternoon shooting in Bradenton is under investigation by Manatee County deputies.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco County Wildfires: Starkey Park, Suncoast Bike Trail Closed
Only one of three large wildfires burning in Pasco County was considered fully contained on Thursday afternoon.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Search On For Man Wanted In String Of Crimes
Hillsborough deputies need help locating a man wanted on a long list of outstanding warrants, including armed home invasion.
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