Brandon, FL|News|
Nude Photos, Deadly Cobra, False Alarm
Rough waters, nautical rescues, Alabama’s ‘Southern Drawl’ tour and other stories from Florida Patch.
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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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Man, 25, Sent Teen Nude Photos: Police
Tarpon Springs Police say a man accused of sending nude pictures to a teenage girl may have victims across Pinellas and Pasco.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Coast Guard Crews Rescue 7 People In 12 Hours
Rough conditions on waters throughout west central Florida have created a busy Tuesday for U.S. Coast Guard crews.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida Missing Child Alert Canceled
A 1-month-old baby from Englewood had been reported missing.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Deadly Cobra Escapes Florida Home
A monocled cobra slithered away from a home in Ocala on Monday night.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Red Light Camera Scam False Alarm
The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office says a possible email scam turned out to be a false alarm.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Holiday Man Arrested In Hit-And-Run
A 21-year-old man from Holiday faces charges following a Tuesday morning hit-and-run.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Alabama’s ‘Southern Drawl’ Tour Coming To Tampa
Alabama and The Charlie Daniels Band are making a stop at the Amalie Arena.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Big Clearwater Events Mean Big Need For Volunteers
People looking for volunteer opportunities will find Clearwater needs extra hands for several upcoming events.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon: Lane Closings Set
Motorists may want to avoid a few Sarasota roads as the First Watch half marathon races into town.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Perilous Conditions Persist On Tampa Bay Area Waters
Boaters and swimmers are being warned to exercise caution on Tampa Bay area waters over the next day or so.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
3 People Rescued After Boat Capsizes In St. Pete
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews plucked three people out of the water near the Dick Meisner Bridge Tuesday morning.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Jet Skiers Rescued, Eaglet Ready For Flight, 87 Jobs
Chilly weather, kidnapping victim found safe, Easter brunch ideas and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Reported Missing
St. Petersburg Police are asking for help locating a missing 51-year-old man who suffers from a medical condition.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Woman Missing, Possibly Endangered, Sheriff Says
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing 24-year-old woman.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Watch: 2 Jet Skiers Saved From Clash With Cruise Ship
A Brevard County Sheriff’s deputy dove into save two women who found themselves trapped in the path of an oncoming cruise ship.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
87 Jobs: Bookkeeper, Nurse, Manager Of Decision Sciences
Folks on the hunt for new jobs in the Tampa Bay area will find employers hiring throughout the region.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Lithia Kidnapping Victim Found Safe: Sheriff
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office plans to provide an update in the Alisa Summers' kidnapping Monday afternoon.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Ruskin Man, 45, Arrested In Hit-And-Run
A quick-thinking motorist who jotted down a tag number helped troopers catch an accused hit-and-run driver.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Prostitution Crackdown Nets 5 Arrests
The Sarasota Police Department has announced the arrest of five men during a recent crackdown on prostitution.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
