Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk County Inmate Dies After Hitting, Kicking, Biting Jail Staff
The Polk County state attorney is investigating the death of a 46-year-old jail inmate who stopped breathing Friday.
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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Dunedin, FL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 In Dunedin
Dunedin will ring in the new year with celebrations at the Scottish Cultural Center, Caledonia Brewing and the Fenway Hotel.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 In Lakeland
Lakeland will ring in the new year with celebrations at Terrace Grille, The Yard on Mass and Lakeland Loft.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2022 In New Port Richey
New Port Richey will ring in the new year with celebrations at The Social NPR, Dented Keg and Bourbon on Main, among others.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In Clearwater
A midnight fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico and a Rock the New Year Party at Shephard's Beach Resort are among the activities.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In Tampa
Tampa will ring in the new year with celebrations at the Straz Center, JW Marriott Water Street, Armature Works and Jackson's Bistro.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Christina Park Bench Intended To Raise Awareness About Mental Illness
The Libertore Fund for Children purchased a suicide prevention awareness bench from Josh's Benches for Awareness to get people talking.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Falling Iguanas, Drone Deliveries, Hammer Head Shark: FL Top News
FL Top News: Gov. DeSantis wants to do away with concealed weapons permits and a record number of guns were seized at Florida airports.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Cold Weather Shelters To Open In Pinellas County Friday Night
Shelters are activated when the National Weather Service expects the “feels like” temperature to hit 40 degrees or below across the county.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Freeze Warning Issued For Christmas Eve, Crops At Risk
The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay has issued a freeze warning for the region on Christmas Eve as arctic air moves across the state.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
KFC Grand Opening Planned In Land O' Lakes
KBP Brands announced it will open a new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 17750 Aprile Drive in Land O' Lakes.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Santa To Deliver Gifts To 3,000 Children In Lealman On Christmas Eve
Lealman firefighters will drive Santa around in a fire engine on Dec. 24 delivering presents to families impacted by fires and needy kids.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Police Say Largo Man Shot Girlfriend In Bed, Killed Himself
When police interviewed the family, they said they learned the couple had a tumultuous relationship.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas Tax Collector Employees Turn Into Toy Collectors For Holiday
The tax collector's offices collected toys and other items on the wish lists of 59 children from the R'Club Child Care.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
What's Open, Closed During Christmas Holiday In Pasco County
These government offices will be closed for the holiday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Crash Knocks Out Traffic Signals In Tampa; Drivers Should Avoid Area
Tampa police are asking drivers to avoid the area of South Manhattan Avenue and West San Jose Street.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cold Weather Shelters To Open In Hillsborough County This Weekend
Shelter space is expected to be in high demand as temperatures drop Friday through Sunday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Walmart Drone Delivery Now Available At 5 Tampa Bay Stores
Drone deliveries can be made from stores in Bloomingdale, Brandon, New Port Richey, North Tampa and Winter Haven.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Roundabout Construction To Cause Detours In Lake Wales For Month
Local access will be maintained to the point of closure, but no traffic will be permitted to cross the intersection.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pay Raises For All County Employees Approved By Pasco Commission
Thanks to the Pasco Board of County Commissioners, Pasco County government's 581 employees received an early Christmas gift.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
