Land O' Lakes|News|
Rental Scam, Marijuana-Laced Cookies, Squirrel on a Rampage: Weird Florida
Smelly socks, George Zimmerman bounced, deputies ‘fish’ for suspect and other stories from Florida Patch.
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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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Woman Killed in State Road 64 Crash
The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for information related to a fatal Saturday morning crash that left a Bradenton woman dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Man Dead After Clark Road Crash
A 32-year-old Sarasota man is dead following a single-vehicle crash on Clark Road Friday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
200,000-Gallon Rocky Creek Wastewater Spill Prompts Warnings
Hillsborough County is asking residents to avoid contact with Rocky Creek water after a 200,000-gallon wastewater spill.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Tampa Bay Area
A cold front moving into the area is expected to increase fire risks while winds could make boating conditions unsafe for some.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Search For Body Ends At Green Key Park
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have wrapped up a search for a body at a New Port Richey park.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Killed in U.S. 19 Pedestrian Crash
A Friday evening crash on U.S. 19 in Port Richey resulted in the death of a Palm Harbor man.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Deputy Fired, Black Friday Sales, Rick Scott Staying Put
Rays and Yankees poised to open 2017 season, Santa's workshop, son charged in dad’s murder and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Possible Body Reported at New Port Richey Park
A New Port Richey park is closed until further notice after Pasco County deputies received a tip about a possible body.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas Deputy Fired for Excessive Use of Force, Falsifying Report
A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a March traffic stop in St. Pete has led to a deputy’s firing.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Study Reveals Best Black Friday Discounts
WalletHub has crunched numbers that reveal which retailers in Tampa Bay and beyond offer the best Black Friday discounts.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Riverview Teen Arrested in Tampa Toddler’s Shooting
Police say a Riverview teen was arrested in connection with a Wednesday shooting that left a Tampa toddler injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cold Front Should Bring Chill to Tampa Bay Area: Weekend Weather
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department the weekend of Nov. 18-20.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Gov. Rick Scott: 'I'm Staying Put in Florida'
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has offered to help President-elect Donald Trump ‘rewrite Obamacare’ and ‘redesign’ government.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Florida’s $150 Million Sale of Driving Records Under Fire
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has asked for a federal investigation into Florida’s $150 million practice of selling driving records.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Restaurant Owner Accused of Sexually Battering Teen
The owner of Sarasota's Inkanto restaurant is accused of sexually battering a 16-year-old girl.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Son Charged in Dad’s Stabbing Death
Breaking: Tampa Police say a fist fight between a father and son took a deadly turn Thursday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Santa’s Workshop at MOSI Opens Soon
Kids can build toys with Santa after exploring the hands-on science exhibits at Tampa’s MOSI.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Escaped Polk County Inmate Captured
A Lakeland man who escaped custody Thursday afternoon has been captured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Search On For Escaped Polk County Inmate
Breaking: A Lakeland man slipped custody Thursday afternoon in the Bartow area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
