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.
Holiday décor and activations will span the entire neighborhood, from Water Street to the waterfront at Sparkman Wharf all season long.
A 66-year-old man has turned himself in to the Polk County Sheriff's Office on charges of striking an 11-year-old child with his vehicle.
One person suffered minor injuries during the fire at the New Tampa home Tuesday.
The city is seeking proposals for a storm drain mural to be painted on the concrete viewing pad of the new baffle box observation hatches.
Road projects throughout Polk County will result in detours and delays.
A new fast-casual restaurant concept with an unlikely name is preparing to join the expanding line-up of eateries at Sparkman Wharf.
Hezedean A. Smith is a multi-credentialed chief fire and emergency medical services officer, who has a doctorate degree in management.
These waterproof stickers are colorfully illustrated and look right at home on watercraft or car bumpers.
Send us your photos of sunsets, romps at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch.
For the third year, the Plant City Parks & Recreation Department recruited volunteers to make sure that all veterans' graves had a flag.
GOP midterm election wins, deadly Hurricane Nicole, and gun violence claimed the lives of at least 6 Floridians this week: Top FL News.
Those donating $50 or more will receive a free $25 gift card from a retailer of their choice while supplies last.
In honor of Veterans Day, the Polk County Commission announced that two county buildings will be illuminated green through Nov. 13.
The popular Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival attracts thousands of people each year.
A Zephyrhills man has been charged after the Pasco sheriff's office said he sold a pipe bomb he made to an undercover detective.
Pasco County Government and constitutional offices collected more than 8,000 pairs of shoes and socks for kids in Pasco County Schools.
The 2022 Polk State volleyball team was represented with three selections to the All-Suncoast Conference team.
The courts said Christopher Alholm used stolen personal information from a bank customer to obtain $500,000 in equity credit.
Restaurants and venues across Tampa Bay will honor veterans on Nov. 11 with a variety of discounts, free food and free admission.
The Veterans Day ceremony will take place at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk in downtown Tampa Friday at 11 a.m.
