Largo, FL|News|
Largo Youth Minister Arrested On Molestation Charge
Anona United Methodist Church’s director of child ministry was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation on Tuesday.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man's Shooting Death Prompts Plea For Help
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a Tuesday night shooting that left a 42-year-old man dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Dads Get Free Tacos At Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats locations across Florida and the country are offering a Father’s Day deal dads can sink their teeth into.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Gas Leak Forces Lakeland Evacuation
The Lakeland Fire Department is evacuating residents near East Palm Drive due to a gas leak.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Stabbing Victims Identified
One man died and four people were injured in a Wednesday morning stabbing in Tampa.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Picnic Island Beach Fails Water Testing
Bacterial advisories for four Pinellas County beaches have been lifted, but a new one is in place for Tampa’s Picnic Island.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Woman, 72, Killed In Tampa House Fire
A Tuesday blaze that claimed the life of a 72-year-old woman was likely caused by smoking near an oxygen tank, officials say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Motorcyclist Critical After Sarasota Crash
A man was hospitalized early Wednesday morning after crashing his motorcycle at Myrtle Street and N. Tamiami Trail.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2 Tropical Disturbances Have Forecasters’ Attention
The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close watch on two systems that have potential to develop over the next few days.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Roaches In A Bucket, Kayak Caper, Dangerous States
Arachnophobia, man named Trigger shot, free food for dads and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Caregiver Sexually Battered Disabled Adult: Deputies
A 55-year-old Plant City man is accused of sexually battering a person in his care at an assisted living facility.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Divebombing Spider Causes Car’s Crash Into Pole
A 27-year-old Florida woman suffered only minor injuries when her car crashed into a pole Tuesday morning following a spider sighting.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Dads Eat Free At McDonald’s
Tampa Bay area McDonald’s restaurants are offering free breakfasts for dads on Father’s Day.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man Named Trigger Shot Then Arrested
An accidental shooting at a Hudson Dollar General store led to the ‘victim’s’ arrest, Pasco deputies say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Dangerous States: Florida Ranks Among The Worst
Florida ranked among the least safest states in the country in a study that looked at factors such as car crashes, assaults and murders.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Brutal Attack On Girl, 15, Prompts Reward Offer
A reward is being offered for the capture of the man responsible for assaulting a St. Petersburg teen last month.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Father Of 5 Gunned Down: Arrest Warrant Issued
Tampa Police are looking for a three-time convicted felon in the April murder of a man gunned down outside a store.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Carlos Santana Sets Tampa Tour Stop
Carlos Santana is bringing his Transmogrify Tour to Tampa. Tickets go on sale soon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Man, 28, Killed In Garbage Truck Crash
A 28-year-old Port Richey man died Tuesday morning following a crash with a garbage truck.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Restaurant Inspections: Roaches In A Bucket
State inspectors temporarily shut down four restaurants in the Tampa Bay area last week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
