Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County On Target To Increase Affordable Housing Index
On Tuesday, Polk County commissioners approved the latest affordable housing project in Winter Haven.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
- Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL
Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Gorjana Jewelry Store Debuts At Hyde Park Village
The Tampa opening marks the jewelry brand’s first brick-and-mortar location in Florida.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Groundbreaking Set For State-Of-Art Fire Station In Spring Hill
Pasco County Fire Rescue will hold a groundbreaking for Fire Station 20 at 15900 Little Ranch Road in Spring Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Business Partners Shoot, Kill One Another During Dispute
According to the sheriff's office, 31-year-old Akeido Bennett of Kissimmee and 39-year-old Xavier Figueroa of Kissimmee shot one another.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Teen Shot After Fight Breaks Out At Curtis Hixon Park In Tampa
Just before 9 p.m. Sunday, officers arrived to find a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Armed Man Barricaded In Clearwater Home Surrenders To SWAT Team
One of the first Clearwater police officers who arrived on the scene was grazed in the arm by a bullet.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
New Year's Eve 2022 In Clearwater: Live Music, Dancing, Toasts
The Marriott Clearwater Beach, Shephard's Beach Resort and Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach will help residents ring in the new year.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Year's Eve 2022 In New Port Richey: Live Music, Dancing Champagne
New Port Richey will ring in the new year with celebrations at The Social NPR, Dented Keg and Bourbon on Main, among others.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
New Year's Eve In Dunedin: Hogmanay Party, Cosmic Bowling, Burlesque
Dunedin will ring in the new year at the Scottish Cultural Center with a traditional Hogmanay celebration.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
New Year's Eve 2022 In Lakeland: Masquerades, Buffets, Live Music
Lakeland will ring in the new year with celebrations at Terrace Grille, The Yard on Mass and Lakeland Loft.
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Tampa, FL|News|
New Year’s Eve 2022 In Tampa: Balls, Live Music, Sumptuous Feasts
Tampa will ring in the new year with celebrations at the Straz Center, JW Marriott Water Street, Armature Works and Jackson's Bistro.
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Tampa, FL|News|
ReliaQuest Bowl Parade, Pep Rally Canceled Due To Thunderstorms
The parade and pep rally were scheduled to take place Saturday at 5:30 p.m. in Ybor City but were canceled due to predicted thunderstorms.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Publix, Sprouts, Whole Foods: FL Grocery Store Hours New Year's 2023
Last-minute trips to the store shouldn't be a problem. Most Florida grocery stores and pharmacies are open on New Year's Eve.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Photos Of The Week: Christmas For Critters Across Florida
Patch tapped places like The Florida Aquarium, Lion Country Safari and Zoo Miami for photos of animals getting into the holiday spirit.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Drag Showdown, Hot Tub Hot Water, See SPOT Save Lives: FL Top News
In top FL news this week, health department whistle-blower Rebekah Jones speaks out as travelers battled Southwest flight cancellations.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Police Board Toy Express To Benefit Children Of 1st Responders
Toys are delivered to children in 200 cities across the United States with a focus on families who have lost a first responder.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Helicopter Carrying 4 Crashes In Water Near Peter O. Knight Airport
Tampa police found the helicopter submerged but said all the passengers made it out safely.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Kids Enjoy Snow At The Florida Aquarium Minus The Mittens
There's just one day left to enjoy Snow Days at The Florida Aquarium.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Ian, Tom Brady, Bob Saget Death: Top FL News Stories 2022
Top Florida news in 2022 included actor Bob Saget's death in Orlando, Hurricane Ian's destruction, Gov. DeSantis win and Satanist prayer.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Farm Boss Heads To Prison For Coercing Migrant Laborers
The Department of Justice said Bladimir Moreno, who owned a farm labor company in Bartow, forced migrants to work in inhumane conditions.
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