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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.
Tyreek Hill Assault | Fossil Fuel Foes | No State Attorney Reinstatement | Commissioner's DUI Dropped | Killed In Home By Truck: FL News

Just after 5 a.m., Tampa Fire Rescue crews responded to a call of a house fire in the 100 block of South Lincoln Avenue.
Experts at the National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that two tropical storms forming in June is unusual, due to climate change.
Counties affected by Hurricane Ian will receive more than $910 million in disaster grants from the federal government.
The FL Supreme Court denied a request by suspended Hillsborough County State's Attorney Andrew Warren to be reinstated, citing a delay.
A shooting by teenagers in a game room at an apartment complex is the latest incident in increasing gun violence by minors in Tampa.
A team of independent experts say the deaths of four dolphins over 16 months at the aquarium were due to pre-existing health problems.
A 24-year-old man was killed when a Dodge Durango traveling south on Longfellow Boulevard crashed into a home Monday.
The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County will share the campaign with more than 100 preschools and childcare centers.
A 30-year-old passenger from Apalachicola died following a crash on Starkey Road approaching Bardmoore Place in which a car was cut in half.
The closure is related to the construction of turn lanes and a drainage crossing for the new South Pointe Elementary School in Winter Haven.
Virtual and in-person events are planned before the Tampa Sprouts grand opening.
Achieva Credit woman helped celebrate June Proulx's birthday by presenting her with her favorite sweets: 101 Hershey's chocolate bars.
The exhibition of talent will take place Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Pinellas Technical College in Clearwater.
Sen. Nick DiCeglie will play a vital role in guiding its strategic direction and driving positive change within the Tampa Bay area.
Fleeing Ukraine with his wife and a few pieces of luggage en route to FL, painter and sculptor Mykola Herun had to leave his art supplies.
Despite the projected path of TS Bret, the National Weather Service said parts of Florida should be prepared for a stormy week.
Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after a waterspout appeared in the Gulf of Mexico and moved onto Clearwater Beach.
The latest master plan update will introduce proposed improvements to the ticketing level and baggage claim areas.
The shooter is described as a Black man in his late 50s or early 60s, about 6 feet 3 inches tall, 150 pounds with graying hair.