St. Pete, FL|News|
Phony Security Guard Had Stockpile Of Police Gear, Cops Say
St. Petersburg Police say a 28-year-old man has been illegally posing as a security guard and may have impersonated an officer.
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|
2 Teens Injured In Tampa Shooting
Tampa Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that sent two teenagers to the hospital.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa ‘Sandy Hook Truther’ Expected To Change Plea
The Tampa woman is accused of threatening a Sandy Hook shooting victim’s parent by email and phone.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Robber, 'Acting Crazy,' Threw Cash Into The Air: Cops
Lakeland Police arrested a 40-year-old man wanted in a string of unusual crimes that occurred on Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Man Beaten, Run Over In Church Parking Lot: Sheriff
Two Sarasota men face attempted murder charges following an attack in a church parking lot.
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Sarasota, FL|News|
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan Sets Town Hall Meeting
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan has set a town hall meeting with constituents for later this month in advance of a vote on health care.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Man, 24, Killed In U.S. 301 Crash
A 24-year-old Zephyrhills man was killed in a Wednesday morning crash on U.S. 301 near Dead River Road.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Half-Sunken Mystery Boat Creates Anclote River Concerns
‘Bootlegger’ was found half-sunken near the Anclote River Park boat ramp. Now deputies are looking for its owner.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Lunch Money Bandit Busted, Cops Say
A 16-year-old Clearwater High School student is in hot water after police say he robbed a little boy on Monday.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Bicyclist, 50, Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run
A New Port Richey man was seriously injured in a Tuesday night hit-and-run crash on Fivay Road.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Grandpa Scared Off Man Who Offered Child Candy: Cops
Bradenton police are looking for a man in connection with a ‘suspicious circumstance’ involving a 10-year-old child.
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Bradenton, FL|News|
Lunch Money Heist, Best Airports, Casey Anthony
E9 the eaglet ‘branching’ out, 70 jobs, grandson accused of bilking grandma and other stories from Florida Patch.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL|News|
Teen Seriously Injured In Riverview Hit-And-Run
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a driver involved in a Tuesday hit-and-run crash in Riverview.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Stolen Lunch Money Inspires Cops’ Act Of Kindness
As Clearwater Police hunt for a teen who took a 10-year-old’s lunch money, they took time out to deliver a meal to the victim.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
70 Jobs: Laugh Coordinator, Dog Groomer, Exercise Specialist
Employers throughout the Tampa Bay area and nearby are looking for new hires.
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Tampa, FL|News|
2 Florida Airports Rank As North America's Best
Two Sunshine State airports were named among the best in customer experience in North America.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
2017 Firestone Grand Prix: Road Closings
St. Petersburg has released a rundown of roads that will be affected by this weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Ringling College 3-Alarm Blaze Extinguished
A three-alarm fire on the Ringling College campus has been put out by emergency crews.
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Land O' Lakes|News|
Man, 74, Arrested In Child Porn Case
A 74-year-old Land O’ Lakes man is accused of uploading child porn onto the Chatstep.com website.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Watch: Casey Anthony Breaks Silence
Casey Anthony has broken her silence about her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee’s, 2008 death.
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