Sarasota, FL|News|
Man, 27, Tried To Have Sex With Girl, 12: Deputies
A Tampa man faces charges after Sarasota County deputies allege he traveled to town to meet a 12-year-old girl for a sexual encounter.
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|
Pasco County Burn Ban Lifted
Pasco County has lifted its ban on outdoor burning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Woman, 37, Arrested After St. Pete Shooting
St. Petersburg Police say a woman shot her live-in boyfriend in the chest Monday afternoon. Her arrest was announced Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Getaway Cab Gave Accused Bank Robber Away
A 79-year-old man faces bank robbery charges after New Port Richey Police caught up with him 21 minutes after the alleged crime.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
6-Month-Old’s Death Under Investigation
The Monday afternoon death of a 6-month-old boy is under investigation by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
2 Children Critical After Sarasota Crash
A Tuesday morning crash on Interstate 75 has left two girls, ages 3 and 4, in critical condition.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Boy, 8, Seriously Injured In Pedestrian Crash
An 8-year-old Port Richey boy was hospitalized following a Monday night crash along Penwood Drive.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Shootout At Williams Park Leads To 2 Arrests
Tampa Police say two men are in custody following reports of gunfire at Williams Park.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Weather Warnings Go Up Across Tampa Bay Area
Strong storms, coastal flooding and rip currents are all concerns as a front moves into the Tampa Bay area.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pennzoil Pants, 1-Woman Crime Spree, Workplace Shooting
License-free fishing, Bird Key beauty, wet weather and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Stuffs Pants With 15 Quarts Of Pennzoil, DVDs: Video
A Lakeland man’s alleged attempt to shoplift 15 quarts of motor oil and 30 movies backfired.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
2nd St. Pete Shooting In A Day Under Investigation
St. Petersburg Police are investigating a second Monday afternoon shooting.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida License-Free Fishing Days Around The Corner
Floridians without freshwater fishing licenses can cast their lines without worry this weekend.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Lights Out At Kingsway, Dr. Martin Luther King
Motorists are being warned of potential delays at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Kingsway intersection.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Shooting Under Investigation
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon shooting that left a man injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Xbox Controller, Clothes Caused Florida Turnpike Bomb Scare
A Monday morning bomb scare at a Florida Turnpike rest stop was prompted by a bag containing a Xbox controller and other items.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Carjacking, Hit-And-Run Spree Ends In Arrest
The St. Petersburg Police Department says one of its officers ended a ‘one-woman crime spree’ with a Monday morning arrest.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Man, 47, Killed In I-75 Crash
A Gibsonton man died following a Monday morning crash on I-75 near State Road 674.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
6 Boaters Rescued Near Sarasota
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued six boaters about a mile west of Sarasota Sunday evening.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Attempted Murder At El Paisano’s Leads To Arrest
A man faces attempted murder charges after a Sunday night shooting at El Paisano’s.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
