Orlando, FL|News|
Krispy Kreme Glaze Mistaken For Meth: Man Arrested Sues Orlando
An Orlando man arrested in 2015 when a police officer allegedly mistook Krispy Kreme doughnut glaze for meth is seeking damages in court.
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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Orlando, FL|News|
Holiday Inn Data Breach: Orlando Area Properties Affected
The parent company of Holiday Inn has announced a major data breach. Affected hotels include Crowne Plazas, Candlewood Suites and others.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Holiday Inn Data Breach: Tampa Bay Area Properties Affected
The parent company of Holiday Inn has announced a major data breach.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Red Tide Levels Improve In Tampa Bay Area
The state reported lower concentrations of red tide organism in Tampa Bay area waters on Wednesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Man Crashed SUV, Left Injured Woman Behind: Troopers
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a Tarpon Springs man accused of crashing in Palm Harbor and leaving a woman behind.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Alligator Snarls Traffic On Florida Expressway
A gator out for a stroll blocked traffic on Tampa’s Veterans Expressway Wednesday morning.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cop Attacked, Medical Marijuana Scam, Wildfires
Shootout at ranch, home alone, school bus driver arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Cop Under Attack Helped By 2 Witnesses
A man and woman dove in to help a Tampa cop who was being attacked by a burglary suspect Wednesday afternoon.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hundreds Of Child Porn Pics Lead To Man's Arrest
A Wednesday warrant search of a 60-year-old Tampa man’s home turned up “hundreds of images of child pornography,” police say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Free Family Fun: Manatee YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Set
Bradenton's Riverwalk will serve as the venue for Saturday’s Healthy Kids Day event, which offers free activities for families.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Torch Run Route Announced
The Sarasota Police Department is taking part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
School Bus Driver Arrested On Battery Charge
A Sarasota County school bus driver faces battery charges after allegedly playing with a 13-year-old girl's hair several times.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Florida Wildfire Damage Up Significantly Over Last Year
Officials say the acreage damaged by wildfires in 2017 so far has more than quadrupled figures from the same period last year.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Space Heater Sparked Lakeland House Fire
One person was hospitalized after a fire destroyed a Lakeland home late Tuesday night.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Toothache Drove Man To Leave Kids Home Alone: Sheriff
A New Port Richey man is accused of leaving two small children home alone while he went to a hospital to get a ‘tooth ailment’ checked out.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Florida Medical Marijuana Scams Prompt Warning
Medical marijuana scams cropping up in Florida have state officials warning residents to take care.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Cowboy Killed In Self-Defense During Ranch Shootout: Deputies
Hillsborough County deputies have released details about a shooting on a Plant City ranch that left two brothers dead.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Aaron Hernandez Commits Suicide In Prison
Former Florida Gators and New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez committed suicide in a prison cell, officials say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Body Armor, Tampa Bay’s Best Suburbs, Murder Arrest
Chris Brown accused in battery, Val Kilmer coming to Comic Con, Tampa Bay’s Boston Marathon finishers and other stories from Florida Patch.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Westchase, FL|News|
Westchase Crime Spree: Can You ID The Suspects?
Hillsborough County deputies need help identifying suspects wanted in connection with a Westchase auto burglary and theft spree.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
