Largo, FL|News|
Search On For Pinellas Hit-And-Run Driver
Authorities are looking for a man accused of crashing into Seminole Subs & Gyros’ parking lot.
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|
Rain Returns To Tampa Bay Area’s Forecast
Forecasters expect a few more days with highs in the 60s in the Tampa Bay area. Residents may have to deal with some rain first.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Strange Inheritance, Life Sentence, Gov. Buckhorn?
Sunday alcohol sales, hit-and-run arrest, Publix named great place to work and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Bob Buckhorn Passes On Gubernatorial Run
Tampa’s mayor says he still has work to do in his home town.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man, 34, Arrested In Child Porn Case
A Sarasota man was charged on Thursday with 40 felony counts of possession of child pornography.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Man, 26, Charged In St. Pete Teen’s Murder
A 26-year-old man faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the murder of a teenager in 2015.
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Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Primates Get ‘Strange Inheritance’ Spotlight
‘Strange Inheritance’ is putting a spotlight on Palm Harbor’s Suncoast Primate Sanctuary.
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Brandon, FL|News|
New Year's Eve Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested: FHP
A Ruskin man wanted in connection with a New Year’s Eve hit-and-run involving a 13-year-old bicyclist has been arrested.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Banner-Pulling Plane Crashes At Albert Whitted
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue crews responded to a single-engine plane crash Thursday afternoon.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Drops In St. Patrick’s Day Rankings
The City of Tampa has made the Top 10 in a list of places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
3 Boaters Rescued Off Pasco County’s Coastline
The U.S. Coast Guard stepped in to save three people after their boat began taking on water.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Bloomingdale Library Rapist Resentenced To Life
Kendrick Morris’ plea for leniency in a 2008 brutal rape outside the Bloomingdale Library went unanswered Thursday.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Bomb Diagram Led To 2 Newsome Student Arrests: Sheriff
An alleged threat against Newsome High School has led to the arrest of two students.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Earlier Sunday Alcohol Sales Approved By Pinellas Commission
Pinellas County is doing away with an old law the prohibits alcohol sales before 11 a.m. on Sundays.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Publix Named 1 Of America’s Best Companies To Work For
Fortune has named Publix to its 100 Best list of employers to work for in 2017.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Video: Oscar Cooler Sports Complex Burglars Caught On Film
Deputies have released video footage that shows the suspects in a Wednesday burglary at the Oscar Cooler Sports Complex.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Missing St. Pete Man Found
St. Petersburg Police needed help finding a missing 61-year-old man with health concerns.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Mystery Boat, Lunch Money Bandit, Phony Guard
Decriminalizing marijuana, Sandy Hook truther, unusual robbery spree and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Burglars Strike Oscar Cooler Sports Complex
Hillsborough County deputies are looking for help catching two people who broke into the Oscar Cooler Sports Complex Wednesday.
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ICYMI: Decriminalized Pot May Be In Florida's Future
Florida lawmakers have introduced a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
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