Orlando, FL|News|
Orlando Pulse Nightclub Owner Plans Memorial, Museum
The site of the worst mass shooting in modern American history will become a permanent memorial and museum.
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|
Rock-Thrower Targets Mental Health Facilities: Deputies
Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies need help identifying a woman accused of throwing rocks at two mental health facilities.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Arrest Made In Holiday Shooting
A 20-year-old man faces attempted murder charges following a Wednesday shooting in Holiday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Suspected Serial Bank Robber Busted In Sarasota
A 36-year-old Quincy man accused of robbing a Sarasota bank on Wednesday may be tied to other bank robberies in several states.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
$56 Million In Cocaine Comes To St. Pete
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded $56 million worth of cocaine in St. Petersburg, seized during an ongoing international operation.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Warnings Go Up As Cold Front Approaches Tampa Bay Area
Forecasters are warning that a cold front moving into the region could bring strong-to-severe thunderstorms with it.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Groin Shot, Boxer Shorts, Dead-End Turn
Free comic books, opioid epidemic, cold front coming and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man, 25, Killed In Hardee County Crash
A 25-year-old Lakeland motorcyclist was killed in a Wednesday crash in Hardee County.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dead-End Turn Leads To 4 Trafficking Arrests
New Port Richey Police seized 125 packages of Spice, crack cocaine, a loaded gun and cash following a Wednesday afternoon pursuit.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Outdoor Burn Ban Extended In Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County’s outdoor burn ban has been extended for another week.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Groin Shot Leads To Man’s Arrest
A Wednesday afternoon dispute prompted a lock-in at Robinson High and led to a man getting shot in the groin, police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Armed Homeowner Scared Bank Robbery Suspect: Deputies
Sarasota County deputies say an armed homeowner confronted a person wanted in connection with a Wednesday bank robbery.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Scott Declares Florida Opioid Epidemic Public Health Emergency
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has declared a statewide public health emergency related to the opioid epidemic.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Free Comic Book Day 2017: Tampa Bay’s Participating Stores
Shops throughout the Tampa Bay area are gearing up for Free Comic Book Day 2017.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Woman Passed Out With Tot, Drugs In Vehicle
A 36-year-old Clearwater woman is accused of passing out with a toddler and drugs in her vehicle.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Evacuation Level Maps Change For Manatee County
Manatee County officials are urging people to check their hurricane evacuation levels before the season starts on June 1.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Man In Boxer Shorts Crashes Into Police Cruiser, Dances: Video
A man wearing boxer shorts is accused of crashing into a Pasco deputy's cruiser after having a revelation about nuclear bombs.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cold Front Set To Shake Up Tampa Bay’s Weather
A front moving into the Tampa Bay area may pay off with a few days of highs in the 70s, but it could bring some dangers, too.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Man Killed In 65th Street North Crash
A 74-year-old man was killed in a Tuesday evening crash along 65th Street North.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
K9 Dies In Hot Car, Football Player's Arrest, ALDI Hiring
Worst mosquito cities, Earl of Sandwich opening new locations, fake shooting threat ends with arrest and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
