Sarasota, FL|News|
Thin Blue Line Act Moves Toward Key Vote
A bill sponsored by a Florida Congressman would make it easier to seek the death penalty for convicted cop killers.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Tighter Water Restrictions Could Be Coming To Tampa Bay Area
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a water shortage in the Tampa Bay area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Free Fishing Trip Set For Florida Wounded Veterans
Operation Outdoor Freedom is taking applications for an upcoming offshore fishing trip offered at no charge to wounded veterans.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
ID Released Of Man Found Dead In Parking Lot
The death of a person found in a Sarasota parking lot Wednesday morning is under investigation.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Wild Search For Accused Stalker Nets 4 Arrests
A search for one suspect led to three extra arrests Tuesday. One man allegedly threatened to shoot down a Pasco helicopter.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Fire Weather Risk High As Dry Conditions Linger: Forecasters
The National Weather Service is warning residents throughout the Tampa Bay area that fire risks remain high.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Largo Man Killed In Fiery Gandy Boulevard Crash
A 20-year-old Largo man is dead following a Tuesday night crash on Gandy Boulevard.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Aced ACT, Paul McCartney Live, Burn Ban
Confederate Memorial Day, one seriously ‘fresh’ recipe, coastal chic and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
State Road 54 Lanes Open After Brush Fires
Two brush fires were burning along State Road 54 between Old County 54 and Mitchell Ranch Road Tuesday evening.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Roadway Depression Closes Fletcher Avenue Lane
Motorists are being asked to avoid a stretch of East Fletcher Avenue following the opening of a depression in the road.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Brush Fire Cancels Events At Arthur Engle Park
A Tuesday afternoon brush fire in Hudson is causing some disruptions in the area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Bloomingdale Teen Has Florida’s ‘Freshest’ Recipe
A Bloomingdale High School student earned first-place honors in the Fresh From Florida Student Chef Cook-Off.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete's Mystery Girl Identified
A girl found wandering in St. Petersburg on Tuesday has been identified by her family.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Confederate Memorial Day Puts Florida Town In Spotlight
A Confederate flag is set to fly over Belleview’s City Hall on Wednesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Arrest Made In New Port Richey Stabbing
A 23-year-old man is accused of stabbing a friend to get his Dilaudid pills.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Paul McCartney Confirms Tampa Show
Paul McCartney has confirmed a Tampa stop on his One On One tour this summer. Tickets go on sale soon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Adopts Burn Ban
Manatee County has enacted a temporary burn ban as dry conditions persist in the region.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Teen Aces ACT
A Tampa teen who aced the ACT with a composite score of 36 offers his advice for other students.
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Brandon, FL|News|
No Injures In Hillsborough School Bus Crash
No one was injured in an early Tuesday crash on State Road 574 involving a Hillsborough County school bus, but a driver was ticketed.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
‘Killing Spree’ Threat, Florida Wildfires, Rattlesnake Scare
Boater rescued, baby left in 123-degree car seat, ‘online romance’ leads to arrest and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
