Tampa, FL|News|
Tornado Watch In Effect For 23 Florida Counties
The thunderstorms follow a cold front moving into Florida that is expected to lower Tampa Bay's temperatures to mid-50 degrees.
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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Lakeland, FL|News|
Mulberry’s Loyce E. Harpe Park To Reopen On Saturday
The park, which was being used as a hurricane debris collection site, will be open to the public from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
50-Year Lease With MarineMax Approved For St. Pete-Clearwater Airport
The Pinellas County Commission said the agreement is anticipated to spur economic development and create more than 300 jobs.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cold-Stunned Turtles Make Way From Frigid Cape Cod To Balmy Tampa Bay
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium and Florida Aquarium are caring for sea turtles that were cold-stunned in the Northeast.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Palm Harbor Teen Suicide Victim's Family Finds Purpose Amidst Grief
With the support of her co-workers at PulteGroup, Cheryl Brown and her family are healing by taking positive action.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Residents Asked To Help Improve Internet Access In Hillsborough County
As part of a program to bridge the digital divide, the county is gathering information to help develop a Digital Equity Action Plan.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Shot In Leg By Winter Haven Police While Stabbing Woman
Winter Haven police said an officer shot a man in the leg to stop him from continuing to stab a woman.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Temple Terrace, FL|News|
New SCOPE Center To Help Hillsborough Students Prepare For Future
A new college and career readiness center at King High School will help seniors prepare for the future in the new year.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Tarpon Springs Man Convicted Of Mailing 18 Pounds Of Meth To Himself
U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has sentenced Jason Ryan Hardy, 40, of Tarpon Springs, to 10 years, 10 months in prison.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Brandon Nurse Pleads Guilty To Filling False Oxycodone Prescriptions
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Jacquelyn DeVito, 40, of Brandon illegally obtained 2,900 oxycodone pills over two years.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Arrest Made In Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Motorcyclist
The Florida Highway Patrol has made an arrest in a crash in Wesley Chapel that seriously injured a 21-year-old motorcyclist.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Woman Indicted On Charges She Sold Illegal Beauty Products
A grand jury returned an indictment Monday accusing a Dunedin woman of distributing beauty products that were not approved by the FDA.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Emergency Bridge Repairs To Close Deen Still Road
Emergency repairs needed to correct a deficiency on the deck of a Polk County bridge will close Deen Still Road for 10 days.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Neal Road In Haines City To Close For Six Days Starting Monday
Sewer and water line installations for a new subdivision in Haines City will close Neal Road for six days starting Monday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
14-Year-Old Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Tampa Woman In Parking Lot
A 14-year-old is facing felony charges for taking part in a fatal shooting outside a party in Tampa on Oct. 29.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought In Death Of Bicyclist On Little Road
Troopers said a 46-year-old Port Richey woman was struck while riding a bicycle on the paved sidewalk along Little Road Sunday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Detectives Attempt To Identify Body Found Floating Under Tampa Bridge
Tampa police are investigating following the discovery of a man floating under the Davis Islands Bridge on Tuesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Man Fatally Shot On North 20th Street In Tampa: Police
According to police, officers were called to North 20th Street and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
TECO, Peoples Gas To Purchase 11 Floors Of Midtown Tampa Office Tower
After four decades in downtown Tampa, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas are moving to Midtown Tampa.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Dog Stranded On Mangrove Island In Oyster Creek Rescued By Deputies
Since there was no solid ground to stand on, the dog managed to crawl up some mangrove branches where she stood helplessly, waiting.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
