Lakeland, FL|News|
Mom Didn't Know Running Generator In House Could Kill: Sheriff
Polk County officials have released more information about a Lakeland child’s death.
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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St. Pete, FL|News|
Free MREs At The Trop: Hurricane Irma Recovery
Feeding Tampa Bay plans to offer help to Hurricane Irma victims Thursday night.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
I-75 Closing Decision Made: Hurricane Irma Recovery
The state of Florida has announced the status of I-75 after flooding concerns along the Santa Fe River threatened closing.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
3 Supply Centers Open In St. Pete: Hurricane Irma Recovery
St. Petersburg has opened three supply and food centers for residents in need and those wishing to help them.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Fishing Trip Takes Fatal Turn For Boy, 5
A little boy pulled from water near Poynter Park in St. Petersburg on Wednesday has died.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Recovery: Tarpon Springs Update
As Tarpon Springs recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Irma, the city has updated its list of what’s open and closed.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Temple Terrace, FL|News|
Temple Terrace Enacts Curfew As Irma Nears
Temple Terrace residents are under a curfew order as Category 3 Hurricane Irma nears.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Enacts Curfew As Irma Nears
Tampa residents are under a curfew order as Category 3 Hurricane Irma nears.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Bradenton, FL|News|
Manatee County Enacts Curfew As Irma Nears
Manatee County residents are under a curfew order as Category 4 Hurricane Irma nears.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
St. Pete Enacts Curfew As Irma Nears
St. Petersburg residents are under a curfew order as Category 4 Hurricane Irma nears.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Troopers Helping Tampa Bay Evacuees Flee East
As Hurricane Irma tracks toward the Tampa Bay area, FHP is speeding up travel on Interstate 4.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma: Is It The Disaster Experts Fear For Tampa Bay?
Hurricane experts estimated in 2015 that an Andrew-sized storm could cause $200 billion in damage in the Tampa Bay area ... Irma is bigger.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Pasco County Schools Set Tuesday Status Ahead Of Irma
As Hurricane Irma continues on a path toward the Tampa Bay area, Pasco County has made a decision about school on Tuesday.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Sarasota Expands Evacuations Ahead Of Irma
As Hurricane Irma approaches the Tampa Bay area, Sarasota County has expanded its evacuations.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Pinellas Expands Mandatory Evacuations Ahead Of Irma
As Hurricane Irma approaches the Tampa Bay area, more Pinellas County residents are being ordered to evacuate.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes|News|
Hurricane Irma: Sleepless In Tampa Bay
All eyes are on the forecast track as Hurricane Irma remains on a course likely to have devastating consequences for the Tampa Bay area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Issues Mandatory Evacuation Ahead Of Irma
As Hurricane Irma approaches the Tampa Bay area, some Hillsborough County residents are being ordered to evacuate.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Issues Mandatory Evacuation Ahead Of Irma
As Hurricane Irma approaches the Tampa Bay area, some Polk County residents are being ordered to evacuate.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Power Outages: How To Report In Tampa Bay
Not sure where to report a Hurricane Irma-related power outage in the Tampa Bay area? Patch has you covered!
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Irma Downgraded To Category 1 Storm
Hurricane Irma downgraded to a Category 1 storm after slamming into Marco Island and travelling through the Tampa area.
Sherri Lonon, Patch Staff
