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.
A man was walking his two Dachshunds in Seminole Heights when an armed robber came up from behind, demanding money and shooting at the dogs.
Pasco County homeowners and renters have been added to the list of those eligible to receive Hurricane Ian recovery funds.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging Hillsborough County voters to continue to vote on the transportation surtax referendum.
Hillsborough County voters have until Saturday at 5 p.m. to request a vote-by-mail ballot be mailed them for the Nov. 8 general election.
Voters wanting a vote-by-mail ballot mailed to them for the Nov. 8 general election have until Saturday at 5 p.m. to make the request.
A 52-year-old Riverview man was killed after losing control of his pickup truck on U.S. 301 approaching Gibsonton Drive at 1:45 a.m. Friday.
Hundreds of kids with parents in tow will be out trick-or-treating in Clearwater this weekend.
Hundreds of kids with parents in tow will head to the Tampa Riverwalk Saturday for trick-or-treating and the lighted Halloween Boat Parade.
Busch Gardens fans were invited to cast votes to name the newest baby at the theme park, a near-threatened southern white rhino.
Hillsborough County voters will not be able to vote on a proposed surtax for transportation improvements. A judge ordered it off the ballot.
Clayton Hunter Bowman of Cypress Pond Road has been charged with 20 counts of possessing child pornography.
Detectives say they have found no evidence that Harry Dussaman was involved in any physical fights at the jail or suffered an injury.
Special operations firefighters from Squad 1 and Ladder 37 rescued a kitten who was stuck in the transmission of an SUV.
This week's Patch is featuring photos of readers' Halloween decorations.
A fire broke out at the Hudson Marina Oct. 22.
FL good news this week: Tampa International Airport takes top honors for the best bathrooms and Tampa is named a top city for Halloween.
Horror genre fans are invited to a free screening of the film, "The Beast Comes at Midnight" at 9 p.m. Friday on Evers Street in Plant City.
For students considering a career working for an airport, TPA’s Operations Apprenticeship Program offers experience and training.
A report that Florida students have fallen behind due to the pandemic and a story of Cuban refugees being trafficked for sex led FL news.
Station 57 was overflowing with people attending the East Lake Fire housing ceremony for its new ambulance and safety event.
