Clearwater, FL|News|
2 Teens Charged With Hate Crime-Related Vandalism In Clearwater
Racist, antisemitic and homophobic graffiti was spray-painted on vehicles, police said.
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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Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Tampa Home Saved By Cautious Hillsborough Battalion Chief
The investigations unit determined the cause of the fire to be an unattended tea light candle.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
2023 Spring Citizens Academy Application Period Now Open
The city of New Port Richey is accepting applications for the 2023 Spring Citizens Academy.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Pinellas County Walmarts Unveil Newly Remodeled Supercenters
The remodeled Walmart Supercenters are located in Pinellas Park at 8001 U.S. 19 N and Palm Harbor at 35404 U.S. 19.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Colson Elementary School Teacher Receives National Hero Award
Kimberly Benton, a fifth-grade science and math teacher at Colson Elementary School, is among three Florida teachers to receive the award.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Celebrate Pinellas Park Prepares For 47th Christmas Parade
The 49th annual Pinellas Park Christmas Parade will take place Saturday at 6 p.m. on Park Boulevard.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Presence Of Fecal Bacteria Causes Closure Of Simmons Park Beach
This represents a potential risk to the public, and swimming is not recommended.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2 Tampa Bay Nonprofits Removing Economic Barriers Awarded Funding
Bank of America has named the University Area Community Development Corporation and St. Pete Free Clinic Neighborhood Builders awardees.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Ohio Man Dies 4 Days After Crash On Interstate 75 In Pasco County
A 19-year-old man from Findlay, Ohio, died Wednesday due to injuries from a crash on Dec. 3 at Interstate 75 and State Road 52.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
9 People Indicted For Stealing Hundreds Of Thousands From Tampa School
The indictment accuses the former financial services manager at the higher education institute and eight conspirators of embezzling funds.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Community Rallies For Family After Mom Of 5 Dies In Firepit Accident
Tarpon Tavern, where Nicole Folz worked, is hosting a fundraiser and celebration of life Dec. 18. Folz died in a firepit accident at home.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Deputies Find Gun In Gaither High School Student's Backpack: Sheriff
Deputies were executing a warrant for unrelated charges when they found a gun in a backpack belonging to a Gaither High student.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Firefighters Calendar Shows Some Skin To Help Rescued Animals
For the eighth year, the Lakeland firefighters posed with rescued animals for a calendar that will raise money for the SPCA Florida.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Pickup Truck Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run On Treasure Island Found
A 46-year-old woman was killed Tuesday while walking in a marked crosswalk on Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island. The driver fled the scene.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Man On Electric Bike Critically Injured In Indian Rocks Beach Crash
A 70-year-old man riding a modified electric bicycle was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries Wednesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Puppy In Cage Hacked To Death With Machete; Dover Man Arrested
The Hillsborough sheriff's office said a man is accused of breaking into a home in Dover and stabbing a puppy to death with a machete.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Deputy's SUV Fired At In 'Road Rage' Incident In Riverview: Sheriff
The Hillsborough sheriff's office said the deputy was trying to pass the Riverview man's car when he fired at the deputy's SUV.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Northbound Lanes Of Howard Frankland Bridge Closing For 2 Nights Next Week
The northbound lanes will close from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday to erect overhead sign structures along northbound I-275.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Florida Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC
The number of people in Florida receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccines is higher than the national average.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Local Hero: New Port Richey Man 'Fights For The Little Guy' In Court
Dean Tong of New Port Richey is a forensic trial expert who assists attorneys and parents wrongly accused of abuse.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
