Tampa, FL|News|
Florida On Fire: 125 Blazes, ‘Worst Wildfire Season’
With 125 active wildfires burning in Florida, officials say the state is in "the middle of its worst wildfire season in years."
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|
Fire Weather Dominates Tampa Bay’s Forecast
Hot, dry conditions over the next few days are expected to elevate the region’s risk for wildfires.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Cypress Elementary Closes Due To Wildfire Smoke
The wildfire in the Starkey Preserve has forced the closing of a third school in the New Port Richey area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Wildfire Smoke Closes 2 Pasco Schools
Pasco County has announced the closing of two schools due to wildfire-related smoke.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Amtrak Train Strikes, Kills Homeless Man
Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a Sunday night fatality involving an Amtrak train.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Mosquito Cities, Offshore Drilling, Handyman Scam
MOSI aims to break world record, opioid epidemic, hot car death and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Possibly Impaled On Stolen Knife Identified
A 53-year-old Lakeland man has been identified as the person who died following a shoplifting incident in Plant City.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Massive Pasco Wildfire 50 Percent Contained: Forest Service
The Anclote Branch fire stopped overnight less than two miles from the Suncoast Parkway, Florida Forest Service officials say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Standoff Ends Peacefully
Largo police say a man accused of threatening to kill his girlfriend, her son and himself was brought into custody Saturday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Boxer Shorts, Crazy Cash Register, Stolen Wi-Fi
Reptilian traffic jam, dead-end turn, hot pursuit of a zebra and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco Wildfire Grows To 2,270 Acres
The Florida Forest Service estimated the Anclote Branch Fire had spread to 2,270 acres as of Saturday night.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Man Shot, Killed By Tarpon Springs Cop
A man, possibly armed with a knife, was shot and killed by a Tarpon Springs Police Officer at a Saturday car show.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
I-75 Lanes Back Open To Traffic
Three brush fires forced I-75 lane closings throughout much of Saturday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Man Dies After Impaling Himself On Stolen Knife: Cops
Plant City Police say a man accused of shoplifting pulled a knife, fled and then ‘impaled himself' before dying.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Fatal Clearwater Plane Crash Under Investigation
Clearwater Police say a man was killed in a Saturday evening plane crash.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Hit-And-Run Zebra, World Record, Scam Alert
Tree crushes grandma’s car, deputy accused of squashing evidence, why people drive drunk and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Largo, FL|News|
Water Leak Scam Has Sheriff Urging Caution
People posing as ‘water department’ employees are scamming their way into Pinellas County homes and stealing valuables.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Escaped Zebra Causes Crash, Takes Off (Video)
A 21-year-old Riverview motorist suffered minor injuries when he encountered an escaped zebra on County Road 672 Friday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Deputy ‘Squashed’ Evidence In Attempted Murder Case, Sheriff Says
A Sarasota County deputy accused of helping another one cover up evidence in an attempted murder faces more charges.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Search For Pasco Woman Continues 19 Years Later
Pasco County detectives are searching for fresh leads in the 1998 disappearance of a Hudson woman.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
