Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Gaston Becomes Major Storm; Depressions Aim at Florida, North Carolina
Breaking: Hurricane Gaston has strengthened along with a storm taking aim at Florida. Three other systems remain under watch.
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|
Strolling Gator, Flasher on Campus, Hands Off Sea Turtles: Weird Florida
Not-so-clean getaway for accused thief, teen beats brain-eating amoeba, genetically altered mosquitoes and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Teens Injured in St. Pete Scooter Crash
The accident happened late Friday night on 54th Avenue North.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs Homicide: Suspect Search Under Way
Breaking: Tarpon Springs Police say a man was shot and killed at the Sunbay Motel Saturday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Gaston Gains Strength; 4 Disturbances Under Watch
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking five storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Shot Fired at Pasco Deputies; Father and Son Arrested
Breaking: A Port Richey man is accused of firing on deputies during a Friday warrant search.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes, Dave McKay Way, Wet Weather
Pets rescued, breastfeeding in the Sunshine State, high school football and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Florida Zika Virus Cases Climb to 662
Breaking: Five new travel-related Zika virus cases were confirmed in Tampa Bay Friday, along with five new cases involving pregnant women.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
DUI Wolfpack Set to Prowl Manatee, Sarasota Counties
Breaking: The Florida Highway Patrol has announced a DUI crackdown this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Zika Virus: Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Requested for Pinellas
Breaking: A group of Pinellas County lawmakers wants permission to use genetically modified mosquitoes to battle the Zika virus.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Dave McKay Way: Pinellas Park to Rename Street
Breaking: The City of Pinellas Park has approved renaming a section of road in honor of 99.5 QYK’s Dave McKay.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Accused Serial Burglar Behind Bars
St. Petersburg Police say the man has been charged with six burglaries across Pinellas County.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Funeral Set for Capt. Bob Silah, Operation Helping Hand Chairman
Breaking: Services have been announced for Capt. Bob Silah, the chairman of Operation Helping Hand.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Strangulation Murderer Sentenced to 25 Years
Breaking: A man accused of strangling his girlfriend and staging the scene to look like a suicide has been sentenced to 25 years.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Bay Weekend Weather: Storms Won't Squelch Heat at First
Breaking; While storms are quite likely in Tampa Bay as the weekend progresses, residents can still expect heat index values around 100.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Woman Killed in Crash
The fatal accident happened on U.S. 41 at Constitution on Thursday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Pets OK After Fire Scare at Big Bend Animal Hospital
Breaking: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue investigated a possible blaze at a Riverview animal hospital Friday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Tropical Disturbance Edges Closer to Florida; Gaston Weakens for Now
Breaking: The National Hurricane Center is tracking three storm systems in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Beer on the Beach, 'Hands Off' Sea Turtles, Phony Records
No hospital bills for Pulse victims, tropical weather, murder made in baby’s death and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee Sheriff’s Office Launches Mobile App
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new mobile app meant to help residents stay informed.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
