Tampa, FL|News|
ITT Technical Institute Closing After Feds Slash Funding
Breaking: The decision to not offer a September term leaves thousands of students, including those in Florida, looking for new options.
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|
Courtney Campbell Trail Off Limits Following Hermine
Breaking: The Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail is still littered with storm debris courtesy of Hurricane Hermine.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Watch: Hillary Clinton's Rally in Tampa, Florida
Breaking: Hillary Clinton’s rally at the University of South Florida campus took place Tuesday afternoon.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida Ranks 14th Worst in Healthcare: Report
Breaking: A new study ranks Florida among the country’s worst states for healthcare based on costs, percentage of insured and other factors.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Sunshine in Tampa Bay; New Tropical Disturbance Forms
Breaking: The Tampa Bay area is in for a fairly normal week in weather, but there is still plenty of activity in the tropics.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
1 Dead in Tampa Shooting
Breaking: Hillsborough County deputies say one man was killed and another injured in a Monday night shooting.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Stolen Car Chase Ends in Crash, Man’s Arrest
Breaking: The sighting of a stolen vehicle in Bradenton resulted in a pursuit that ended with a fender bender.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Emergency Closing of 7th Avenue West Bridge Announced
Breaking: Motorists may want to steer clear of the bridge Tuesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Pinky the Flamingo, Tampa Bay Ferry, Teen Defies Odds: August Top Stories
Rays’ stadium ideas, blind fawn rescued, Zika in Pinellas County and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weather: Sunshine, Finally!
Breaking: After days of rain, the Tampa Bay area may finally get a chance to wring out a bit.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
North Austin-Pflugerville, TX|News|
Man Critical After Austin Officer-Involved Shooting: Reports
Breaking: A Monday morning officer-involved shooting in Northeast Austin has reportedly left a man in critical condition.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hillary Clinton Tampa Rally: Ticket Information
Breaking: Hillary Clinton is paying a visit to the University of South Florida campus on Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
J’Ouvert Latest: Parade In NYC Takes Deadly Turn as 2 Dead, 5 Injured; Female Victim ID'd
New York City's J’Ouvert Parade was marred with bloodshed despite an increased police presence following two fatalities last year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2 Arrested in 2 Ybor City Armed Robberies
Breaking: Tampa Police say a Tampa juvenile and a Brandon adult have been charged in two Ybor City armed robbery cases.
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Houston, TX|News|
2 Shot at Houston Club Where Singer Drake May Have Been: Reports
Breaking: A shooting at Houston’s V Live Club has reportedly left two people injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Deputy Involved in Dunedin Crash
Breaking: A late Sunday night crash on Main Street and Belcher Road sent a Pinellas County deputy to the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Scooter Driver Critical After St. Pete Crash
Breaking: A single-vehicle motor scooter crash on 58th Street Sunday night resulted in a critical injury.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hooters’ Music, Little Bites Recall, Beach Advisories
Mosquitoes test positive for Zika, $2.8-million catch may swim away, kitten 'fishing' and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Anclote River at Major Flood Stage
Gov. Rick Scott toured flooded areas of West Pasco County Sunday as the Anclote River reached its major flood stage.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Drunk Driver Drove into House, Troopers Say
Breaking: An early Sunday morning crash caused an estimated $75,000 worth of damage to a Hudson home and left an elderly man injured.
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