Plant City, FL|News|
Family Seek Answers In Death Of Mother Of 4 Found Dead On Christmas
Stephanie Contreras, 29, of Dover was found dead on Interstate 275 by a Florida Department of Transportation road ranger.
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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Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Once-A-Week Watering Restrictions Lifted In South Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County adopted the one-day-a-week temporary ordinance for users in South County to help improve potable water pressure.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Driver Flees Scene After Causing 3-Vehicle Pileup On Interstate 275
A three-vehicle pileup on Interstate 275 in Tampa left a 51-year-old Summerfield man with serious injuries.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Lane Closures On Little Road To Run 45 Days Beginning Jan. 3
Drivers who use Little Road from Hudson Avenue and Denton Avenue in Hudson should be prepared for overnight lane closures beginning Jan. 3.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
More than 460 Grams Of Fentanyl, Meth Found In Winter Haven Drug Bust
Winter Haven police officers said they arrested a man found with 442 grams of fentanyl mixed with methamphetamine.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Water Main Break Repairs Closes North Jefferson Street In Tampa
Due to more extensive repairs needed for a broken water main, North Jefferson Street will continue to remain closed another week.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Earns Kudos For Giving Parents Bigger Voice In School Policies
Despite the controversy surrounding the governor's public school policies, a nonprofit school choice advocacy group ranked Florida No. 1.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
See SPOT Run And Save Lives; Robotic Dog Joins Hillsborough Sheriff
SPOT will be used by the bomb squad to examine possible explosive devices and by the SWAT team to scope out areas where danger may lurk.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Video: Riverview Teacher's Dance-Off With Students Goes Viral
To relieve the stress during mid-year exams, an eighth-grade teacher at Sumner High School challenged her students to a dance-off.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Hot Tub Company Facing Legal Action Over Broken Promises
Attorney General Ashley Moody said Affordable Spa Covers deceived consumers with fake fast-delivery estimates and expedited shipping fees.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
Officer Accused Of Driving Under Influence After Crash In Riverview
Plant City police said the officer was driving his police vehicle on his way to an extra-duty assignment when he crashed into a ditch.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed During Christmas Day Fight In Plant City
According to Plant City police, people at a party became involved in a physical fight during which a 37-year-old man was killed.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
1 Man Dead, Another Critical In Lakeland Apartment Shooting
Lakeland police are seeking tips in a shooting Monday that left one man dead and another in critical condition.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Dover Woman Dies After Being Found Injured On I-275 Christmas Day
A Florida Department of Transportation road ranger spotted a woman laying on the northbound shoulder of I-275, south of Dale Mabry Highway.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Bicyclist Killed In Crash On County Road 54 Wednesday Morning
Troopers said a 25-year-old Zephyrhills man driving minivan was traveling east on CR 54 when he struck the bicyclist.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Woman With Walker Critically Injured Trying To Cross West Bay Drive
A woman has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road in Largo.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
New Executive Director Leads Valrico Campo Family Y Into New Year
Mario Gallegos will provide management and oversight to the Campo Y’s operations and programs.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lake Wales Man Found Dead Of Upper Body Trauma Christmas Day
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the homicide of a Lake Wales man at the Enchanted Grove Mobile Home Park.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Video: Officer Fired After Review Showed He Dragged Woman Under Arrest
A Tampa police officer was fired after an internal investigation concluded that he violated department policies while booking a woman.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Tampa, FL|News|
Afternoon Fire Guts Thonotosassa Home
There was no one inside the home when the fire broke out. The cause is under investigation.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
