Brandon, FL|News|
Ruskin Cocaine Sting Shooting: Suspect Names Released
Six Hillsborough deputies have been placed on administrative leave following a Tuesday night shooting that left two suspects injured.
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|
USF Coach Willie Taggart Snagged by Oregon: Reports
University of South Florida football coach Willie Taggart will reportedly replace Oregon’s Mark Helfrich.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Deputy-Involved Shooting Reported in Ruskin
A Tuesday night deputy-involved shooting in Ruskin sent one suspect to the hospital while at least one other fled.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Peeper Busted, Horse Rescued, Florida Recount Lawsuit
Epcot’s Death Star, babysitter's jealous boyfriend accused of extortion, Christmas tree farms and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Photos: Horse Trapped in 6 Feet of Muck Rescued
Polk County deputies pitched in to save a 20-year-old mare stuck in a pond over the weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Bank Robbery Arrest Made, Cop Released from Hospital
A Largo cop injured on the way to a bank robbery call Tuesday afternoon has been released from the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Threat to ‘Shoot Up’ Middle School Results in Boy’s Arrest
A Paul R. Smith Middle School student faces criminal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up the campus.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Babysitter’s Jealous Boyfriend Extorted Cash from Land O’ Lakes Man, Deputies Say
A Temple Terrace man faces extortion charges after allegedly threatening to harm a Land O’ Lake man’s spouse and child.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
ICYMI: Older Americans Give Florida High Marks for Well-Being
Florida scores high, but not as high as some might think, in a national survey related to the well-being of older Americans.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Recount Lawsuit: Hillary Clinton Beat Donald Trump, Plaintiffs Allege
Three Central Florida residents have gone to court demanding a statewide paper ballot hand recount.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida-Grown Christmas Trees: How to Find Farms in the Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Capitol is decked out to the holidays thanks to a Dade City Christmas tree farm. Here’s how to find local farms.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Video: Epcot’s Spaceship Earth Transforms into Death Star
Epcot’s iconic Spaceship Earth went to the dark side Monday night in honor of the upcoming release of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Watch: Florida Man Caught Peeping Up Woman’s Skirt at Walmart
A 62-year-old Sarasota man is in hot water after deputies say video shows him looking up women’s skirts in a local Walmart.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Killed in 66th Street North Motorcycle Crash
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Monday night crash on 66th Street North.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Tampa Bay Region
A cold front brings the potential for storms and tornadoes. Dangerous boating conditions are also possible through Friday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Valrico Man Killed in Farm Tractor Crash
An 84-year-old man was killed Monday when his farm tractor was hit by a semi on State Road 674.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Spontaneous Combustion, Holiday Boat Parade, Bush’s New Gig
77 jobs, severe weather potential, Orlando’s hope to buy Pulse nightclub dashed and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
‘Spontaneous Combustion’ Blamed in Tampa Scrap Metal Fire
A Friday night blaze off Port Sutton Road is being blamed on spontaneous combustion.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Wanted: Man Accused of Groping Pinellas County Teen
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has released a new sketch of a man accused of groping a teen on her way home from school.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash Identified
Police have released the name of the 25-year-old man killed in a Friday hit-and-run crash on 34th Street South.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
