Lakeland, FL|News|
Health Care In Polk County Now Accessible To More Low-Income Residents
At its Sept. 22 meeting, the Citizens Healthcare Oversight Committee increased the federal poverty level to qualify.
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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Lutz, FL|News|
Pasco High School Receives $10,000 Donation From Flying J
The donation will support the high school's Career, Technical, and Adult Education programs.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Pet Saved During Davenport House Fire
A homeowner's beloved pet is safe after a fire broke out in a Davenport home Thursday evening.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
8 Injured In Mass Casualty Pileup In Lake Wales
On Thursday, Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a multiple casualty vehicle crash at the intersection of Chalet Suzanne Road and U.S. 27.
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Tampa, FL|News|
3 Florida Men Indicted In Scheme To File False Income Tax Reports
A federal grand jury in Orlando returned an unsealed indictment Thursday charging three Florida men with a tax fraud scheme.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Flavas Brings Chi-Town Chicken Wings, Fresh Lemonade To Tampa
Black and LGBTQ+ business owners open a new Tampa restaurant where everyone is welcome.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
Trail Closed At Starkey Wilderness Park For Several Weeks
Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has shut down the trail during the paving work for safety reasons.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Federal Air Marshal Accused Of Domestic Abuse: Polk Sheriff
A federal air marshal from Lakeland has been charged with domestic battery after being accused of pushing his girlfriend against a door.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
3 Lakeland Teens Arrested Following 3 Drive-By Shootings
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the teens were angry because the victims refused to associate with them.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
219 Arrests Made In Polk County Joint Human Trafficking Sting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 45 people have been rescued from lives of human trafficking this year.
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Tampa, FL|News|
National Coffee Day Offers Discounts, Deals For Java Junkies
The art of a great cup of coffee dates back centuries, according to the National Association of Coffee of the U.S.A.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
LGI Homes Opens New Home Community At Bella Terra In Hudson
New homes at Bella Terra start in the $670s with move-in-ready opportunities available.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
DUI Wolfpack To Be Conducted By Pinellas Sheriff, Police Departments
The DUI Wolf Pack is dedicated in the memory of Douglas Cade Jr. and Jason Rzechula.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cup Of Java Earns Tampa Top 10 Ranking On List Of Best Coffee Roasters
As America celebrates National Coffee Day Friday, Tampa is rated the sixth-best city in America to get a great cup of coffee.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Slim Chickens Brings Its Famous Fried Chicken To Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel resident Charlie Blumberg and his partners are excited to introduce the concept to the growing community of Wesley Chapel.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Heart, Vascular Institute Opens Clinic to Serve South Hillsborough
Tampa General Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute Sun City Center opened its doors Sept. 26.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Emergency Sewer Repair Closes ChampionsGate Boulevard West
Emergency repairs are underway at the intersection of ChampionsGate Boulevard West and Longboat Drive to restore a sanitary sewer main.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
IDEA Charter Schools Tampa Make List Of Healthiest Schools In U.S.
IDEA Public Schools's four of its schools in the Tampa Bay area have been recognized on the 2023 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools.”
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Free Admission To Museums 1st Weekend Of Month For Bank Members
Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive free general admission the first weekend of the month.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Input Sought On Progress Village Improvement Plan In East Tampa
Monday's meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, 5855 S. 78th St., Tampa.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
