Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Schools to Make Closing Decision Soon
Breaking: Pasco County school kids may get a day off courtesy of tropical weather, but no decision has been made yet.
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Seminole Gas Leak Cleared
Breaking: A Tuesday afternoon gas leak had left an intersection in Seminole closed.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Vehicle Involved in Fatal Hit-And-Run Found
Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol has identified a person of interest in a hit-and-run that left a St. Pete woman dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Announces 10th Red Light Camera
Breaking: A month-long warning period has begun for motorists who get caught by Manatee County’s 10th red light camera.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota County Opens Sandbag Locations
Breaking: Sarasota County has announced the opening of several sandbag locations ahead of anticipated severe weather later this week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Braces for Heavy Rain; Urges Self-Evacuation in Flood-Prone Areas
Breaking: Pasco County is bracing for rainfall of 4 inches or more in inland areas and 10 inches on the coast.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Sandbag Location Hours Extended
Breaking: Hillsborough County has announced plans to keep its sandbag locations open later to help residents prepare for severe weather.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Arrest Made in Bradenton Stabbing
Breaking: Deputies say a man stabbed his roommate late Monday evening.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Apparent Murder-Suicide Under Investigation in Largo
Breaking: Two women were found dead in a Largo apartment Monday evening.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
I-4 Downtown Exit Ramp Closure Extended
Breaking: Motorists heading westbound into downtown from I-4 will need to use a different exit Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Man Killed by Deputy May Have Been Unarmed: Sheriff
Breaking: The deputy-involved shooting happened in the Clair-Mel area early Tuesday morning. The man, who may have been unarmed, has died.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
I-375 Wrong-Way Driver Causes Crash, Troopers Say
Breaking: The motorist is accused of switching lanes, making it impossible for another driver to avoid a collision.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Opening Sandbag Locations
Breaking: Manatee County has announced the opening of sandbag locations in advance of anticipated severe weather.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Hurricane Gaston Now a Category 3 Storm; Tropical Depression Aims for Florida; Outer Banks' Tropical Storm Warning Lifted
Breaking: As forecasters continue to track Hurricane Gaston, they're tracking two tropical depressions expected to develop more.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Primary Elections, Tropical Weather, Drive-By Shooting
Monsignor Higgins’ services, kitten rescued, Tampa Police mourn loss and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Shooting Under Investigation
Breaking: A Monday afternoon shooting in Bradenton has left a man injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Police Officer Dies in Scuba Diving 'Incident'
Breaking: Tampa Police say one of their own died during an off-duty scuba diving incident in Nevada.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Shooting: Search for Suspect Under Way
Breaking: St. Petersburg Police say a man was shot early Monday afternoon. A search for the shooter remains active.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Florida Primary 2016: Where to Vote in Tampa Bay
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide which candidates move on to the November general election.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
ICYMI: Florida Man’s $2.8 Million Marlin Might Get Away
Organizers of the White Marlin Open say a Florida man and his crew may have cheated in landing a $2.8 million tournament catch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
