Clearwater, FL|News|
School Start Dates Across Tampa Bay
Find out when summer’s over in school districts across the Tampa Bay area, along with other important first quarter dates.
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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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Dragged Girlfriend With Car: Deputies
A manhunt is on for a suspect accused of beating his girlfriend with a metal bat before dragging her with his car.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Teen Carjacking Suspect Found Hiding In Woods (Video)
A carjacking case that began in Hillsborough County ended in Land O’ Lakes Sunday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Critical Injuries In 3-Vehicle I-75 Crash
A Sunday night crash on Interstate 75 left several people injured, including three from the Brandon area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
America’s Best-Run Cities: How Florida Towns Rank
An analysis of local leadership in cities across the country found that Florida’s biggest metro areas have room for improvement.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Daily Thunderstorms Dominate 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
Tampa, FL|News|
Confederate Memorial, Bomb Threat, Pool Homes
Police chief sets retirement, Tampa Bay area school grades, monkey business and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Nightclub Homicide Victim ID’d
A 39-year-old man was killed when a fight broke out at the 3 AM Vibes nightclub Saturday.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Monkey Attack, Deadly Parasite, Tarnished Life: Weird Florida
Dancing man goes to jail, wife frozen for eight years, BB gun fired at cops and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Man, 55, Killed In Possible Burglary
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man whose body was found after a reported burglary.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Dancing Man, Fairy Tale Home, Gang-Related Shooting
Deputy arrested, Publix bomb threat, weekend weather and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Gang-Related Shooting Death Sparks Manhunt
Polk County deputies are looking for a man wanted in connection with the July 3 shooting death of a Lakeland boy.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Man Arrested In Crash That Killed 2 In Largo
A St. Petersburg man was more than two times the legal limit when he struck and killed two people in May, Largo Police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Deputy Arrested, Fired After Social Media Probe
A Pasco deputy is out of a job and faces charges criminal after authorities say he had inappropriate Snapchat conversations with kid.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Deputy’s Cruiser Collides With Man
A 61-year-old Bradenton man was hospitalized after he was struck by a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office cruiser Friday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Publix Bomb Threat Leads To Reward Offer
A reward of $3,000 is on the line for information that leads to the identity of a person who threatened to bomb a Publix store.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Dogs Left In Hot Car While Phone Charged: Deputies
A Pasco County woman faces animal cruelty charges after a deputy found her dogs left inside a hot car on Thursday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Florida Man Dances In Street, Goes To Jail
A Holiday man’s decision to bust a move in a busy intersection landed him in jail on Thursday. Deputies say it was the third time.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man, 33, Killed In Hit-And-Run
Polk County deputies are searching for a motorist who struck and killed a Lakeland man on U.S. 27.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Wesley Chapel Man, 29, Killed In Old Pasco Road Crash
A 29-year-old Wesley Chapel man was killed in a Thursday evening motorcycle crash on Old Pasco Road.
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