St. Pete, FL|News|
Teen Charged In Accidental Shooting
A 17-year-old St. Pete boy faces charges for accidentally shooting his friend in the back Saturday night.
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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Land O' Lakes|News|
Katharine The Great White, Snapchat Selfie, McDonald’s Baby: Weird Florida
Tight-squeeze burglary, assault on a laptop, video voyeur and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Officer Mourned, Double Homicide, Wet Foot-Dry Foot Ends
Kidnapped baby recovered 18 years later, weekend weather, eaglet thrives and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Accused Cop Killer Remains At-Large As Final Respects Paid To Slain Officer
Funeral services for Master Sgt. Debra Clayton are set for Saturday as law enforcement hunts for her accused killer.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Fatal Hit-And-Run Wasn’t A Hit-And-Run After All: Cops
A Monday hit-and-run that resulted in a death has turned out not to be a hit-and-run, St. Pete police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Double Homicide Victims Identified
The bodies of a man and woman were found outside a 15th Street Court East home Friday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
America's ‘Wet Foot, Dry Foot’ Policy Ends For Cubans
A longstanding immigration policy that enabled Cubans to stay in the United States without visas has come to an end. Was it the right move?
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
ICYMI: Newborn Kidnapped 18 Years Ago Found Alive, Well
A baby taken from a Jacksonville hospital in 1998 has been found alive in South Carolina.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Body Found In Bradenton Intersection: ID Released
The death of a 56-year-old man whose body was found in a Bradenton intersection earlier this week remains under investigation.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Suspect Named In St. Pete Triple Shooting
St. Petersburg Police have launched a search for a man wanted in connection with a Jan. 4 triple shooting that left one man dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Lakeland Hills Boulevard Crash
A 63-year-old man was killed in a Thursday evening crash on Lakeland Hills Boulevard.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Mostly Sunny With Chance For Sprinkles
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area and nearby counties in the weather department this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Motorcyclist, 20, Critical After U.S. 41 Crash
A Bradenton woman was cited in a crash that sent a 20-year-old Sarasota man to the hospital with critical injuries.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Death Threats Against Deputies, Home Invasion, Budget Travel
Food & Wine Fest entertainers announced, dogs rescued from meat farm, famous shark returns and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Katharine The Great White Shark Makes Florida Return
Katharine the great white shark has made her way back to Florida’s east coast. Are Gulf of Mexico waters next?
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Budget Travel: St. Pete, Clearwater Top List For Canadians
The Toronto Sun ranks the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area among the best U.S. destinations for affordable travel.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Fish Kills Reported In Pinellas County
Red tide remains a concern along Florida’s Gulf Cost with recent fish kills reported in Pinellas County
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man Shot By Tampa Officer Identified
A 40-year old burglary suspect has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a Thursday morning officer-involved shooting in Tampa.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Motorcyclist, 25, Killed In U.S. 19 Crash
A 25-year-old New Port Richey man died after a Wednesday afternoon crash on U.S. 19.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
14 Dogs Rescued From Meat Farm Bound For Tampa (Video)
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is preparing for the arrival of 14 dogs rescued from a South Korean meat farm.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
