Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Tampa Bay Communities in Top 30 for New HIV Cases
HIV diagnosis rates are down across the country, but new metro rankings from the CDC show the struggle to combat infections continues.
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Creep-In,’ Cat Loving Florida Burglar Busted, Cops Say
St. Pete Police say the man accused of breaking into a home, waking a woman and petting a cat before fleeing is behind bars.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Duped Woman, 74, with Sale of Fake Burial Plot: Deputies
A Trinity man faces criminal charges after Pasco County deputies say he duped a woman out of thousands for a fake burial plot.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Arrest Made in 2015 Death of Teen Gunned Down in Yard
An arrest in the 2015 death of Lyfe Coleman, 18, was announced Thursday.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Skyway Bridge Reopens After Thursday Morning Closing
Motorists can once again use the Skyway Bridge following a Thursday morning closing.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
5 Percent Wage Hike for State Cops Pitched by Gov. Rick Scott
Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants state law enforcement officers to get a 5 percent pay raise. The move would cost $11.7 million.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A 46-year-old Clearwater man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Teen Injured in Hit-And-Run Crash
The search is on for the driver of a Toyota Tacoma that struck a 13-year-old bicyclist Thursday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
2016 Holiday Lights: 9 Must-See Displays in Tampa Bay
Communities throughout Tampa Bay are decking the halls and streets for the holidays. Find out where to see some of the best displays.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Rotting Food, Feces, Drugs Prompt 2 Child Neglect Arrests
Breaking: The conditions inside a Sarasota home where five children lived were the ‘worst’ a detective had ever seen.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Hunters Moving, 23 Protesters Arrested, Identity Theft
Neil Diamond coming to Tampa, Charlie Daniels benefit, diabetes in America and other stories from Florida Patch.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Input Sought for St. Pete Marina Improvements
The City of St. Petersburg is hosting a community meeting about improvements to its marina.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Charlie Daniels Announces Tampa Benefit Jam Session
The annual Charlie Daniels Jam Session to benefit The Angelus takes place Friday at the Hard Rock Café Tampa.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
NOAA Hurricane Hunters Moving to Lakeland
NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters are taking up residence at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in time for the next season to get under way.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Identity Theft and Fraud: Florida 3rd Most Vulnerable, Study Says
Sunshine State residents are the third most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud according to a new study.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Diabetes in America: How Florida Communities Stack Up
Florida's diabetes incident rate is among the country's highest. Lakeland scored near the bottom on the community level in Gallup's study.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Injured K9 Nabs Armed Burglary Suspect
A 33-year-old man faces a long list of charges after Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies say he broke into a home under construction.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cypress Point Beach Health Advisory Issued
The Hillsborough County Health Department says high bacterial levels at Cypress Point Beach could pose a risk.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Neil Diamond Making Tampa Stop on World Tour
Neil Diamond’s ‘The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour’ has a Tampa stop on the schedule.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Update: Name of Man Killed in Tampa Motorcycle Crash Released
A 31-year-old Land O’ Lakes man was killed in a Wednesday morning crash on Hillsborough Avenue.
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