Brandon, FL|News|
Woman’s Stabbing Death Under Investigation
Plant City Police are investigating the death of a woman who was found with a stab wound on Monday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
- Land O' Lakes, FL
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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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Lakeland Christmas Parade 2016: Tips for Enjoying the Fun
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Deputy Shoots Her Finger, Kills Pit Bull Following Attack
A Pasco County deputy knocked to the ground and attacked by a pit bull on Saturday got off two shots, one of which grazed her finger.
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Diocese of St. Petersburg Has New Leader
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Protect Your Packages as Holiday Shopping Season Kicks Into Gear
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USF Bulls Make National Football Rankings
The Bulls’ victory over the University of Central Florida Knights put the team in the Top 25 for the first time in five years.
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1 Dead, 1 Injured in Odessa Fire
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Florida Among Nation's Least Generous States: Study
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66 Jobs: DUI Evaluator, Motion Graphics Designer, Preschool Teacher
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Tow Truck Driver Killed in I-275 Crash
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Tree-Climbing Gator, Photo Bombing Shark, 'Attack Dog' Attack Backfires
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I-75 On, Off Ramps Closing in Sarasota Area
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