Lakeland, FL|News|
McDonald’s-Loving Gator Gets To Stay With Florida Woman
A Lakeland woman and her beloved alligator won’t be separated after all.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
‘I’m Part Of ISIS’ Pasco Man Told Mom Before Wednesday Arrest: Sheriff
No formal links have been found between a Pasco man and terrorist groups, but authorities say the man told his mom he was part of ISIS.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Child Porn Investigation Nets Arrest
Largo Police have announced the arrest of a 34-year-old Clearwater man on 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Teacher Accused Of Molesting Disabled Student
A teacher at LaVoy Exceptional Center has been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a disabled person.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Police Department Phones Back Up
An outage was affecting incoming non-emergency calls at the Bradenton Police Department.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
ICYMI: Florida Eaglets Set To Hatch For The Holidays (Live Stream)
Southwest Florida’s famous Harriet and M15 are expecting new arrivals in time for the holidays.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman Found Dead In St. Pete Alley Identified
Police are asking residents along 62nd Avenue South and 22nd Street South to check their security cameras for suspicious activity.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
1 Dead After State Road 52 Crash
A 65-year-old Hudson man is dead following a Wednesday evening crash on State Road 52.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Man Charged In November Murder
Tampa Police have charged a 49-year-old Brandon man with second-degree murder in the death of Gregory A. Walker.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Fatal Hit-And-Run In Gulfport Claims St. Pete Man’s Life
A Wednesday night pedestrian crash in Gulfport resulted in the death of a 41-year-old St. Pete man.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco Deputy Fired After Domestic Battery Arrest
A Pasco County deputy has been arrested and fired following a domestic disturbance at their Land O’ Lakes home.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cobra’s Curse, Red Tide, Scam Alert
Deputy’s hand broken, bacterial concerns arise at popular Tampa beach, man accused of stabbing brother and other stories from Florida Patch.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Terrorism Task Force Investigating New Port Richey Man
The discovery of possible hazardous materials in a New Port Richey home Wednesday has sparked a multi-agency investigation.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Red Tide Fish Kills Reported In Pinellas, Sarasota Counties
Red tide continues to plague waters off Florida’s west central coastline from Pinellas County south to Collier County.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Reminder: DUI Wolfpack To Prowl Sarasota, Manatee Counties
The Florida Highway Patrol plans a crackdown on impaired driving over the Christmas holiday weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Busch Gardens Cobra’s Curse Up For National Honors
Cobra’s Curse is up for Best New Amusement Park Attraction honors in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Scam Alert: Emailed Traffic Citations Are Phony, State Says
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning Floridians about a new scam circulating online.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Bacterial Concerns Close Popular Tampa Beach
Poor water testing results have prompted the closing of a popular Tampa beach ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Big Lots Manager Stole From Store, Deputies Say
The manager of the Land O’ Lakes Big Lots faces criminal charges after deputies say he swiped items from the store.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Scooter Driver Killed In Fiery Pinellas County Crash
A 36-year-old man was killed in a Tuesday night crash on County Road 296 near 98th Street.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
