Brandon, FL|News|
ICYMI: 1 In 10 Babies Born To Infected Mothers Have Zika-Related Defects
The CDC has confirmed one in 10 babies born to U.S. moms with confirmed Zika virus have infection-related defects.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Watch: Heroes Save Man Who Plunged Into Lake Silver
Two good Samaritans are getting the credit for saving a man whose vehicle plunged into Polk County’s Lake Silver.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Boat Burglars Snagged Beer, Liquor
The Clearwater Police Department is searching for a trio accused of breaking into a tour boat and helping themselves to liquor and beer.
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Largo, FL|News|
4 Injured In Ulmerton Road Crash
A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office child investigator was involved in a three-vehicle crash in Largo on Tuesday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Moves In
Severe thunderstorms are possible throughout the Tampa Bay area as a cold front makes its way through the region.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Shark Attack, Cop Injured, Penny-Pinching Cities
Pizza parlor burglars, missing teen, prosecutor’s suspension requested and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Video: Man Jailed After ‘Violent Attack’ On Cop
A Bradenton Police lieutenant suffered facial and eye injuries during a Sunday arrest.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Bell Times Set For 10 Pasco County Schools
The Pasco County School Board has approved new bell times for 10 campuses for the 2017-18 academic year.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Girl Punched Shark That Bit Her In Florida Waters
A Kentucky teenager reportedly punched a shark that bit her in waters off the Florida Panhandle.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa, Orlando Among America’s Most Frugal Cities
Tampa Bay area residents have a passion for saving, but not as much as those in Orlando, according to Coupons.com.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Video: Pizza Parlor Burglars Sought By Cops
Two people are wanted in connection with a string of burglaries at Hungry Howie’s pizza locations in and near St. Pete.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sword Used In Sarasota Stabbing
Sarasota police say a 56-year-old man used a sword in a Monday morning attack on another person.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Anti-Death Penalty Prosecutor’s Suspension Being Touted
Some lawmakers want Gov. Rick Scott to suspend Florida’s first black state attorney from office.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Fuel Spill Forcing Gandy Boulevard Lane Closing
St. Petersburg Police say a large fuel spill has forced the closing of some lanes on Gandy Boulevard.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Trio Of Auto Burglars Taken Down After Hit-And-Run
Three accused auto burglars arrested in Land O' Lakes on Monday may be connected to Fort Lauderdale's Felony Lane Gang.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Tampa, FL|News|
Search For Tampa Teen Enters 2nd Week
A $25,000 reward is being offered for the safe recovery of a missing 17-year-old Tampa girl.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man, 27, Killed In Fiery I-75 Semi Crash
A Riverview man was killed in a Tuesday crash that closed southbound I-75 lanes in the Sarasota area for several hours.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Rip Currents A Concern As Cold Front Nears
Beachgoers in the Tampa Bay area are being asked to exercise caution as the risk for rip currents remains high.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Teen Reported Missing
A 17-year-old boy in need of medication has been missing from Bradenton since Sunday.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Prosecutor Yanked, Trooper Hurt, Weather Shakeup
Scorpions set to rock the Bay, unusual murder weapons, 92 jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.
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