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.
Polk County sheriff's deputies made an arrest in less than 25 minutes after an early-morning armed robbery Saturday at a Circle K store.
A man has been taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home and then yelling and shooting a gun into the air.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested after Tampa police said he caused a serious drunk driving accident and then fled the scene Monday night.
The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital pharmacists said both staff and pay has been cut but the hospital's management won't negotiate.
Leaving pets inside a parked car is considered animal cruelty under Florida law, and violators will receive a $500 fine.
The first Hillsborough County Fair Back 2 School Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 12 from noon to 5 p.m.
Jeremiah's signature gelati is available in Tampa, Lakeland, Largo, Palm Harbor, Zephyrhills, Lutz, Westchase and Carrollwood.
Jeremiah’s will host a grand opening celebration the weekend of Aug. 19-20. From noon to 10 p.m. the community can stop by for free samples.
The sheriff's office said scammers are snapping up appointments and selling them, focusing on Hispanics facing state immigration reforms.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the person who fatally shot 7-year-old Yitzian Torres Garcia.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County issued a rabies alert for the north Lakeland area after a raccoon that tested positive.
One of the fastest-growing U.S. sports is making its way to Florida for the Winter Haven American Pickleball Tournament.
People are calling residents in Pinellas County and identifying themselves as a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office employee.
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Leaking 100-pound batteries forced firefighters to evacuate 80 people from Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care in north Tampa.
"A man never stands taller than when he stoops to help a child," said legendary professional golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez.
A car driven by a 36-year-old Tampa man was headed north the wrong way on the same exit ramp and struck the van head on, catching fire.
A 63-year-old Dade City man was killed when he lost control of his pickup truck on St. Joe Road and collided nearly head on with a vehicle.
The troopers and their K-9 partners sustained injuries that were not life-threatening in the crash on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County.
Because it sits on top of limestone and dolomite formations, Florida has more sinkholes than any other state.
