Sarasota, FL|News|
Thin Blue Line Act Clears U.S. House
A bill to make it easier for prosecutors to seek the death penalty for cop killers cleared the U.S. House Thursday.
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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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man From School Rant Case Faces Child Porn Charges
A man accused of strolling onto the Riverview High campus Monday to rant about corruption now faces child pornography charges.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Man, 83, Joins Newsome High Class Of 2017
An 83-year-old Korean War vet is set to receive his high school diploma along with Newsome’s Class of 2017.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Man Found Dead At Fort De Soto Park ID’d
Breaking: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has identified a St. Petersburg man whose body was found at Fort Desoto Park.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Man, 19, Dead After Shooting Himself At Gun Range: Cops
Pinellas Park Police say a 19-year-old man has died after turning a gun on himself at the Shoot Straight firing range.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Warehouse Fire: Schools Ask For Student Pickups
A five-alarm fire has authorities telling people to evacuate in the area of the 1200 block of 44th Ave. East.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
ICYMI: Florida Fire Dog Advances In National Contest
Quincy, Clearwater Fire & Rescue’s four-legged arson investigator, has made the semifinals in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Woman Stabbed Boyfriend Above The Heart: Cops
A woman found bloody outside a New Port Richey motel faces attempted murder charges after police say she stabbed her boyfriend.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
Man ‘Hogtied,’ Beaten With Dog Chain: Cops
Sarasota Police say a 29-year-old man tied up another with a dog chain, beat him and threatened him with knives.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Manhunt On For Tampa Murder Suspect
A second-degree murder warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 26-year-old man in connection with a Tuesday homicide in Tampa.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Brush Fire Under Control, Roads Open
Roads have reopened near the George Jenkins Boulevard overpass following a brush fire.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Arrest Made In Hit-And-Run That Left 2 Kids Hurt
The Florida Highway Patrol has announced an arrest in a Holiday hit-and-run that left two young bicyclists injured.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Craigslist Trap, Bob Carter’s Death, Free Coffee
Murder suspect named, hit-and-run vehicle had been reported stolen, powder in a letter and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Bob Carter, Nick And Aaron’s Dad, Dead At 65
Bob Carter, the father of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, and singer Aaron Carter, has died at 65.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Powder In Letter Prompted Courthouse Evacuation
The Wednesday discovery of a powdery substance in a letter sent to the Hillsborough County Courthouse Annex prompted a Hazmat call out.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Missing St. Pete Man Found Safe
St. Pete police needed help finding a man who had been reported as missing and endangered.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Get Free Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee
Tampa Bay area residents who run on Dunkin’ can try the chain’s newest frozen creation for free later this week.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Boxer Escapes From Vet’s Office
Tampa residents are being asked to help bring Shelby, a 4-year-old boxer mix, back home to her family.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Wanted In St. Pete Murder
St. Petersburg Police are asking for help locating an ‘armed and dangerous’ man wanted in connection with a Monday murder.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Body Found Floating In Mulberry Pond
The discovery of a man’s body in a Mulberry retention pond Tuesday is under investigation by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
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