Jacksonville, FL|News|
Transgender Student Sues Over Florida School’s Bathroom Policy
A transgender student in St. Johns County is suing for the right to use the boys’ bathroom at his high school and $1 in damages.
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|
Pasco County Curfew: What Parents Need To Know
With Pasco County deputies promising to enforce curfew for underage kids this summer, find out what parents need to know.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Forger Caught Holding The Bag: Deputies
Pasco County Clerk Paula O’Neil was one of the targets of an accused forger caught with incriminating evidence, deputies say.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Boy, 11, Fathered Woman’s Child: Deputies
A 25-year-old Port Richey woman stands accused of sexual battery on a boy that resulted in the birth of a child.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Grave Robbery, Best Children’s Hospitals, Pool Chemicals
KIAFest 2017, dangerous cities for online dating, homes for $150,000 or less and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Cities Among Most Dangerous For Online Dating: Study
Orlando, Tampa , Jacksonville and Miami are among the least safe places for online dating, according to a new study.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
2017 KIAFest Main Street Blast: Fireworks, Music Times
The 2017 KIAFest Main Street Blasts gets under way in New Port Richey’s Sims Park on Friday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Rabbi Delivers U.S. House Opening Prayer
Rabbi Gary Klein traveled from Palm Harbor to Washington, D.C., to serve as guest chaplain for the U.S. House.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Ceiling Leak Drips On Food
A Denny’s and a Hungry Howie’s were among seven eateries in the Tampa Bay area temporarily closed by state inspectors last week.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Best Children’s Hospitals 2017: 6 Named In Florida
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best children’s hospitals across 10 specialties. See which Florida hospitals made the list.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Florida Missing Child Alert Issued For Boy, 7
Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 7-year-old boy from Polk County.
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Tampa, FL|News|
5 Kids Sickened By Chemicals At Tampa Pool
Five children were hospitalized after a chemical incident at Tampa’s Calypso Pool on Monday.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Man Found Dead In Dunedin Canal ID'd
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man whose body was found in a Dunedin canal on Monday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Arson Under Investigation
Someone set a fire at Southside Accident & Rehab early Tuesday morning, police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Grave Robbers Desecrate 2 Tombs (Video)
Pasco County deputies are asking for help finding the person or people responsible for desecrating two tombs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Riverwalk Splash Pad Closing For Repairs
Bradenton area kids will need to find a new place to cool off for a few days.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Talking Trump Statue, Aldi Hiring, Waterfront Paradise
Hockey Hall of Fame, good Samaritan beaten, homeless veterans get hand up and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Orlando, FL|News|
No Sad, Silent Trump For Disney’s Hall Of Presidents: Report
Walt Disney World intends to roll out a fully vocal animatronic statue of Donald Trump for its Hall of Presidents.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs 4th Of July 2017 Fireworks, Picnic
The city of Tarpon Springs is gearing up for an all-day celebration on July 4.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Aldi Hiring At Tampa Bay Area Locations
Aldi is looking for help at stores in Pinellas, Manatee, Hillsborough and Polk counties.
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