Brandon, FL|News|
3 Teens Arrested In Valrico Auto Burglary Spree
Three teenagers from Brandon, Valrico and Ruskin face charges following a Thursday morning auto burglary spree.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Prosecutor Pulled In Accused Cop Killer Case
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed a special prosecutor to oversee accused cop killer Markeith Loyd's case.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man, 23, Killed In Dale Mabry Motorcycle Crash
A Wednesday night motorcycle crash on Dale Mabry left one man dead and another injured.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Arrest Made In SunTrust Bank Robbery
A 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with a Wednesday robbery at a Bradenton bank.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Seffner Mom Arrested After 2 Kids Found Roaming
A 34-year-old woman faces felony charges after deputies say her two children, both under the age of 5, were found roaming.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Boy, 15, Killed In U.S. 41 Pedestrian Crash
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a Thursday morning crash at U.S. 41 and 23rd Street East.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Deadly Doughnut Dispute, Buses Collide, Tow To Go
Winn-Dixie rewards changing, gun sale gone bad, Wow house and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Bradenton Bank Robbery Under Investigation
A SunTrust Bank in Bradenton was held up Wednesday afternoon.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pasco Cold Weather Shelters Opening
With wind chills expected to drop to near freezing Thursday morning, Pasco County has announced the opening of its shelters.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Pepper Spraying Pet Store Robber Captured: Sheriff
A man shot in a Pasco robbery in January now stands accused of pepper spraying a Lutz Pet Supermarket clerk.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Minor Injuries In 2-Bus Collision
About 15 Manatee County school children suffered minor injuries when a bus carrying migrant workers crashed into their bus.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cold Weather Shelters Opening In Pinellas County
With wind chills expected to drop to near freezing Thursday, Pinellas County has announced the opening of its shelters.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Doughnut Dispute Sparked Fatal Shooting: Sheriff
One person is dead and a Pinellas County deputy injured after a dispute erupted Wednesday between a man and his mother.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Smashed Flower Pots Led To Holiday Man’s Arrest
A hit-and-run involving flower pots and two vehicles resulted in a 24-year-old Holiday man’s arrest, troopers say.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Reminder: Tow To Go Revs Up For St. Patrick’s Day 2017
AAA and Budweiser are joining forces to help keep impaired drivers off roads throughout Florida.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
ICYMI: Winn-Dixie Ends Fuel Perks In Favor Of Plenti
Winn-Dixie is rolling out a replacement for its popular Fuel Perks program starting in April.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Freeze Warning, Rough Waters: Tampa Bay Area Weather
Local waters are expected to remain hazardous for a day or so while freeze warnings have gone up just north of Tampa Bay.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Boy, 15, Target Of Drug-Related Investigation
A Bradenton teen out on supervised release after a home invasion faces more charges after a Tuesday warrant search at his home.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Gun Sale Gone Bad Led To Teen's Shooting: Cops
A 17-year-old boy suffered serious injuries during a Tuesday night shooting in Pinellas Park.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Hope Remains For 2 Men Missing Near Pass-A-Grille: Sheriff
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to look for two men who went missing near the Pass-a-Grille channel entrance Tuesday evening.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
