Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Schools Rank In Top Half Of Country: Study
A study that ranks states based on their public educational system’s safety and quality puts Florida in the top half of the country.
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|
Land O’ Lakes Sinkhole Debris Removal Set To Begin
Pasco County Commissioners on Monday approved a $1.3 million spend related to the Land O’ Lake sinkhole.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Teen Killed In Pedestrian Crash
An early Monday morning crash on U.S. 19 left one Palm Harbor teen dead and another critically injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Brothers Rescued From Tampa Bay As Tropical Storm Emily Bore Down
The U.S. Coast Guard says that two brothers from Tampa are back on dry land after their fishing boat sank on Monday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Woman, 20, Shot At Dinner Table Dies
A 20-year-old Sarasota woman’s accidental shooting death has led to her brother’s arrest.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Shark-Dragging Video Sparks MTV ‘Siesta Key’ Boycott
Alleged connections between the cast of MTV’s "Siesta Key" and men involved in a controversial shark- dragging video have sparked a boycott.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Petersburg Opens Sandbag Location
The city of St. Petersburg is offering residents sandbags as Tropical Storm Emily makes herself known in the region.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
State Of Emergency Declared As Tropical Storm Emily Moves In
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for 31 counties as Tropical Storm Emily nears Tampa Bay.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Body Found In Lake Gibson Identified
A body found in Lake Gibson on Sunday has been positively identified as a 32-year-old Plant City man.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
I-4 Exit Lanes To I-275 Open After Crash
A Monday morning flatbed trailer crash had forced the closing of I-4 exit ramp lanes onto I-275.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Skyway Bridge Reopens To Traffic
The Florida Highway Patrol says the Skyway Bridge is open in both directions after Tropical Storm Emily forced a Monday morning closing.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
2 Bradenton Roads Remain Closed Due To Flooding
Motorists are being asked to steer clear of some Bradenton roads affected by floodwaters.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Florida’s Burning Bed Case Takes New Turn
The woman who allegedly lit her sleeping husband’s bed on fire now stands accused of threatening a deputy’s family.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Sandbag Sites Open In Pinellas County
Pinellas County has opened sandbag locations to help local residents weather Tropical Storm Emily.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Jeep’s Watery Crash Lands Driver Behind Bars
A 21-year-old Largo man was arrested after his Jeep crashed into water off Bayway Boulevard in Clearwater.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Sandbag Sites Open In Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County has opened its sandbag locations to help area residents weather Tropical Storm Emily.
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Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Sandbag Stations Open In Tarpon Springs
The city of Tarpon Springs has opened its sandbag locations to help local residents weather Tropical Storm Emily.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Emily Downgraded To Tropical Depression
Tropical Depression Emily is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Florida Monday evening.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Hot Trailer Death, Livable Big Cities, Fleeing Burglary Killed
Accused Kate Beckinsale stalker arrested in Tampa, remembering Snooty the manatee and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Possible Sexual Battery At USF Under Investigation
University of South Florida Police are investigating an alleged sexual battery reported following an on-campus party.
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