Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Teen Reported Missing, Endangered
Tampa Police say a 17-year-old girl is missing and endangered. They’re asking folks to keep a watch out for her.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Florida Arson Dog Sniffing Way Toward National Honor
Clearwater Fire & Rescue’s Quincy is in the running for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards but needs your vote to make it to the finals.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Man, 2 Dogs Killed In Pedestrian Crash
A Wednesday night crash along 66th Street North left a 56-year-old Largo man and two dogs dead.
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Tampa, FL|News|
North Rome Avenue Lanes Open After Fire
Tampa Police closed a stretch of North Rome Avenue Wednesday morning due to a fire.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Rattlesnake Pays Firefighters A Visit
A Polk County Fire Rescue crew had a close encounter of the slithering kind on Wednesday.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Prostitution Sting Nets 5 Arrests
Men from Sarasota, Bradenton and Riverview were arrested during a Wednesday night prostitution sting on North Tamiami Trail.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Universal’s Volcano Bay Pricing Announced
Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park is set to open May 25 in time for the hot summer season.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Masturbating Man Accosted Woman Outside Wawa: Sheriff
Hillsborough County deputies need help identifying a man accused of masturbating outside a Tampa Wawa store.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Boy, 4, Accidentally Shot In Stomach
A shooting involving a 4-year-old Zephyrhills boy is under investigation by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Dad’s Car Wrecked, Sandy Hook, Chess Player’s Murder
Horses welcome, red tide, mass casualty drill and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Pesky Red Tide Bloom Persists Along Gulf Coast
Red tide reports continue to come in from Pinellas County south to Collier.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Reward Offered In Chess Player’s Murder
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to find the man responsible for gunning down a chess player earlier this month.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Active Shooter Mass Casualty Drill Set For Thursday
Student volunteers will converge on hospitals throughout Hillsborough County during a one-day mass casualty exercise Thursday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Teens Took Dad’s Car, Wrecked It In Armed Robbery
Two Lakeland teenagers are accused of stealing guns and a car from one of their fathers before holding up a man at gunpoint.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Alleged Sandy Hook Truther Skips Court Appearance: Reports
A Brandon woman accused of threatening the parent of a Sandy Hook massacre victim reportedly has a warrant out for her arrest.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Accused Armed Robber Sought By Cops: Video
St. Petersburg Police are asking for help locating a man accused of robbing a store at gunpoint.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Woman, 42, Charged In U.S. 41 Hit-And-Run
A Lutz woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 41 near State Road 54.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
North Armenia, Green Street Lanes Closed
A water main break under repair has forced lane closings on two Tampa streets.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Stolen Range Rover Slammed Into Parked SUV: Cops
The driver of a Range Rover is accused of trying to hit into a New Port Richey Police cruiser before slamming into a SUV.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
2 Injured In Valrico Fire
Two people were hospitalized following a Wednesday morning fire at a Valrico home.
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