New Port Richey, FL|News|
Kia Salesman Was Fugitive Posing as Girlfriend’s Ex: Cops
Breaking: A man living in New Port Richey created a life for himself by stealing another man’s identity, police say.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Kohl’s Set to Hire 69,000 for Holiday Rush
Breaking: Kohl’s has announced plans to hire more than 60,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Attorney General Defends Donald Trump’s Donation
Breaking: Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said she did nothing wrong in accepting a $25,000 campaign donation from Donald Trump in 2013.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Fingerprints Close 31-Year-Old Sarasota County Cold Case
Breaking: The man believed responsible for a brutal 1985 beating that led to a Sarasota County woman’s death was traced to North Carolina.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
American Airlines Flight to Tampa Makes Emergency Landing
Breaking: Passengers onboard an American Airlines flight to Tampa had a fright early Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
70 Jobs: School Nurse, Breakfast Cook, Trauma Surgeon
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area are on the hunt for new hires.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: 20 Roaches, Dirty Conditions, No Beard Guard
State inspectors temporarily shut down a local bar and a Bonefish Grill during inspections in the Tampa Bay area last week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
ICYMI: Free Museum Day 2016 Where to Go in Tampa Bay
Breaking: A number of museums in the Tampa Bay area are offering free admission during a one-day event this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Wanted in Marijuana Wax Explosion, Fire Arrested
Breaking: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office says a man want in connection with a recent fire that left two dogs dead has turned himself in.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Tampa Tops for Fun, Cop Arrested, Gas Pump Skimmer Found
Central Pasco makes Money Magazine list, white voters bolstering Trump in Sunshine State, Galaxy Note7 and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Scores in the Fun Department: Study
Tampa ranks among the top 20 cities in the country for fun, according to WalletHub.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Central Pasco Makes 2016 Money Magazine List of Best Places to Live
Breaking: Sunlake High School’s Aerospace Career Academy was pointed out as one of the selling points for Central Pasco by Money Magazine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Skimmer Found on Sarasota Gas Pump
Breaking: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office found a credit card skimmer on a 7-Eleven gas pump over the weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Last Chance: Recreational Bay Scallop Season Ends Soon
Time is running out for folks with a passion for harvesting their own scallops.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Man Killed in Monday Morning Crash Identified
Breaking: A Clearwater man died following a Monday morning crash on County Road 611.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Arrest Made in Bradenton Bank Robbery
Breaking: A Fidelity Bank branch in Bradenton was robbed Monday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
White Voters Boosting Donald Trump’s Florida Chances: Poll
Breaking: The New York Times Upshot/Siena College Florida Poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump running neck-and-neck.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Area Weather: ‘Localized Minor Flooding’ Possible
Breaking: Slow-moving storms could bring localized minor flooding to the Tampa Bay area, forecasters say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Samsung Galaxy Note7 May Not Have Caused St. Pete Fire, Officials Say
Breaking: St. Petersburg Fire Rescue has not been able to definitively determine if a Samsung Galaxy Note7 is to blame for a Sept. 5 fire.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Identity of Toddler Shot, Killed at Tampa Apartment Complex Released
Breaking: The Tampa Police Department has released the identity of a toddler shot and killed on Sunday. No arrests have been made.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
