Brandon, FL|News|
McDonald's Hostage Situation: All Suspects in Custody, Lakeland Police Say
Breaking: An armed carjacking in Hillsborough County Saturday led to a hostage situation at a Lakeland McDonald’s.
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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Land O' Lakes|News|
Price Gouging, Trump Rally, Creatures of the Night
Critical blood shortage, eagle on the mend, nice weather … finally and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Lowry Park’s Creatures of the Night Opens This Weekend
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is opening on select nights this month.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Man Faces Child Porn Charges
Breaking: Bradenton Police say a 36-year-old man was found in possession of 40 images containing child pornography.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Driver Cited in Crash That Killed Mastry's Bar Manager
The garbage truck driver involved in a fatal August crash that killed the manager of Mastry's Bar has been cited.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Injured Eagle on the Mend at Busch Gardens
The bald eagle rescued from Clearwater's Countryside Boulevard Wednesday morning has undergone surgery at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Mild in Hurricane Matthew’s Wake
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area this Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 7-10.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman Accused of Stealing $126K From 94-Year-Old
A St. Petersburg woman faces felony charges after police say she bilked a man in her care out of $126,000.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Found Dead Near Sarasota Lake Identified
A man whose body was found on the edge of a lake off McIntosh Lane in Sarasota has been identified.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Felony Charges for St. Pete High Student Accused of Making Threats
Breaking: A 14-year-old St. Petersburg boy is accused of threatening to shoot students who were not wearing red, according to police.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Beach Off Limits to Swimmers As Heavy Winds Blow In
Breaking: The city of Clearwater is reporting winds up to 40 mph, forcing a no swimming warning at Clearwater Beach.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hurricane Matthew Price Gouging: How to Report It
The state of Florida has set up a hotline number and is also taking price gouging complaints online.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Critical Need’ for Blood, Plasma, Platelet Donations
OneBlood has resumed operations in many Florida locations and reports the need for donations is ‘critical.’
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Donald Trump Announces Lakeland Rally
The Republican presidential hopeful will be in Lakeland for a rally next week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Matthew 'Causes Devastation' Along Florida's Coast, 5 Dead, 1.1 Million Without Power
A downgraded Hurricane Matthew was battering Florida's northeast coast Friday evening with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
A Thursday night crash in Kenneth City resulted in a St. Petersburg man’s death.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Thieves Swiped $7,000 in Eyeglasses, Cops Say
A reward of up to $3,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest of three accused thieves.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Found Dead Near Sarasota Lake
Breaking: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said a body was found off McIntosh Lane early Thursday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Announces Friday School Decision as Hurricane Matthew Looms
Breaking: Hillsborough County Public Schools has announced a decision in regard to classes on Friday, Oct. 7 as Hurricane Matthew looms.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Pinellas County Friday School Decision Announced as Hurricane Matthew Approaches
Breaking: Pinellas County has announced a decision in regard to classes on Friday, Oct. 7 as Hurricane Matthew approaches.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
