St. Pete, FL|News|
School Bookkeeper Stole Co-Worker’s Identity: Deputies
A St. Pete woman is accused of using a 79-year-old co-worker’s information to open a Capital One account.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Publix Recalls Turkey Over Possible Metal Contamination
Publix has recalled ground turkey products after its supplier discovered possible metal shaving contamination.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Stranded Motorist Killed In Dover Crash
A 25-year-old Plant City woman was killed Monday night after her car became disabled on State Road 574.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Boil Water Notice Expected To Last Several Days
Bradenton residents are being asked to boil their water until further notice.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Double Murder-Suicide Details Emerge
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of those involved in a double murder-suicide in Nokomis.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
UF Student Shot In Las Vegas Massacre ID’d: Report
The University of Florida student injured in Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas has been identified.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Accused Cop Killers Should Face Federal Charges: Police Chief
An Illinois police chief with ties to the Tampa Bay area is pushing for a law that would make killing a cop a federal crime.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
‘Unimaginable Event,’ Fatal Crash, Hiring Expo
Help for Las Vegas, breezy weather, ‘enchanting’ estate and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 55, Shot, Killed, In Tampa
Tampa Police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a man dead and another seriously injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
UF Student Injured In Las Vegas Shooting
A University of Florida student was among the injured in Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, according to the school’s president.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Las Vegas Shooting: OneBlood Sending Help From Tampa Bay
OneBlood, the main supplier of blood products in the Tampa Bay area, is offering help to Las Vegas following Sunday’s massacre.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
78 Jobs: Recycler, Hazmat Driver, Pet Groomer
Employers across Tampa Bay and nearby have put out help wanted signs in recent days.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Sets Hiring Expo
With more than 100 open positions, Manatee County is playing host to a hiring expo later this week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Boy, 14, Threatened Machete Attack: Deputies
A 14-year-old Zephyrhills High student faces charges after he allegedly threatened to kill two people at school with a machete.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Las Vegas Shooting 'Unimaginable,' Witness Jake Owen Says
“No one knew where to go,” country music singer and Winter Haven native Jake Owen said of the Sunday night mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Breezy, Slightly Cooler Weather In Tampa Bay’s Forecast
Find out what’s in store for the Tampa Bay area in the weather department as the workweek continues.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Largo Woman, 52, Killed In Clearwater Crash
Clearwater Police say a 52-year-old Largo woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Drew Street Monday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Pier Closed, Caught In The Act, Free College
Boy takes a knee, some horse, worst states for teachers and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Banana Brouhaha, Taliban ‘Joke,’ Unwanted Hug
Bed bugs, not-so-great aunt, up-skirt peeper and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Toddler’s Drowning Death Under Investigation
The death of a 1-year-old Clearwater boy is under investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
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