Plant City, FL|News|
2024 Theme Announced For Florida Strawberry Festival
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced Wednesday the theme for its 89th annual event: "Out of This World!"
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|
Man With Knife Fatally Shot By Police, Deputies In Auburndale
After threatening the officers and deputies with the knife, Sheriff Grady Judd said they were forced to fatally shoot the man.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
TPA Up For Best Large Airport In USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria is also up for a 10Best Award in the airport grab-and-go food category.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Emergency Project To Shore Up Coastal Areas Impacted by Hurricane
The plan includes temporary sand stabilization dune or reconstruction of the shore line.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
US 19 Northbound Ramp From Frontage Road In Clearwater Closing Nights
The northbound U.S. 19 entrance ramp (located just north of Nursery Road) from Frontage Road will close nightly Tuesday through Friday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Safety Harbor Businesses Partner With Fire Department To Provide CPR
Businesses decided to offer the CPR classes after the sudden death of Safety Harbor restaurant owner Louis Kinney at the age of 42.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
15-Year-Old Found Fatally Shot In Winter Haven Driveway
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the teen was by all accounts a "good kid" until he got involved with a local gang.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
New Stadium For University Of South FL Approved By Board Of Governors
The Florida Board of Governors voted to approve $340 million to finance a new 35,000-seat stadium for the University of South Florida.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Former Bucs Wide Receiver Dies Following Construction Accident
Former Bucs wide receiver Mike Williams died Tuesday at the age of 36 following a construction accident.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
1 Arrested On Gun Charges In Fatal Shooting At Gentleman's Club
Detectives say they've identified and arrested one of the people connected to a homicide at the Playhouse Gentleman’s Club on Sept. 4.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Idalia-Impacted Pets In Florida Take Flight To New Homes
National nonprofits evacuated more than 140 shelter pets out of Florida following Hurricane Idalia.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Fire Ravages Unoccupied House In Tampa; Cause Under Investigation
Tampa Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire at a vacant house in the 8000 block of North 13th Street in Tampa at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hurricane Lee Remains Category 3: See Potential Impacts For FL
South of Bermuda, Lee is packing near 115 mph maximum sustained Category 3 winds that extend out 80 miles from the eye. Will it impact FL?
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
New Port Richey Landmark Celebrates 3rd Anniversary Despite Flooding
Despite flooding from Hurricane Idalia, Widow Fletcher's was able to reopen to celebrate its third anniversary.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Hurricane Debris To Be Picked Up At Curb By Pasco Through Friday
Pasco County is continuing to collect storm-related debris from Hurricane Idalia in areas west of U.S. 19 from Green Key to Aripeka.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
8 55-Gallon Drums Of Petroleum Illegally Dumped In Port Sutton
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking the person who dumped eight 55-gallon drums on a county right of way.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Indian Rocks Beach Installs Adaptive, Inclusive Playground Equipment
The city of Indian Rocks Beach recently installed another piece of inclusive playground equipment in Kolb Park.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries On U.S. 19 In Pinellas
A 42-year-old New Port Richey man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on U.S. 19 Saturday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Police Officer Dragged 75 Feet After Truck Hits Police Vehicle
A Tampa police officer is recovering from serious injuries after his police vehicle was struck by a Ford F-150 Saturday morning.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Bad Ass Coffee Of Hawaii Debuts In Lutz
The national coffee chain serves up premium coffee "with a kick." Franchisees Chris and Jillian Bruckner plan to open five Tampa Bay cafes.
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