Tampa, FL|News|
Clean Energy Advocates To Rally During Hillsborough Commission Meeting
Food & Water Watch said they're protesting Tampa Electric Co.'s 10-year plan because it continues to rely on fossil fuels.
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|
Winter Haven Man Dies After Being Throw From Pickup Truck In Crash
The driver and his passenger, who were not wearing seatbelts, were thrown from the truck.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Lutz Bicyclist In Serious Condition After Being Struck In Hit-And Run
Based on the vehicle parts found at the scene of the crash, troopers believe the pickup truck is a Ford F-150.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Health Alert Issued For Toxic Algae In 2 Northwest Hillsborough Lakes
Blue-green algae was found in Lake George North in the Lake Magdalene Area and Little Half Moon Lake South in the Keystone area.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Underserved Kids To Learn To Swim At Y Thanks To Corporate Donation
This is the second year Poolcorp has donated $54,000 Splash of Joy swimming lessons and lifeguard training.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
I-75 Bridge Maintenance Work Closing Two Lanes Over Alafia River
The closure will last about two hours.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tropical Storm Bret Likely To Strengthen Into Hurricane In 4 Days: NHC
The path of Tropical Storm Bret but the NHC is telling residents of Puerto Rico to prepare as it's likely to reach hurricane strength.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
4-Month-Old Baby Seen Shaken On Video By Safety Harbor Man
Detectives said the video shows Donovan Hartzell holding the baby by the shoulders and shaking her vigorously back and forth.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
17-Year-Old Apparently Drowns After Falling Off Jet Ski On Lake Clinch
The jet ski driver, who wasn't wearing a life jacket, drowned but his passenger, who was wearing a life jacket, swam to safety.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Boater Killed After Boat Struck Dock On Lake Tarpon Sunday
A 50-year-old man has died following a boating accident on Lake Tarpon in Palm Harbor.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Palm Harbor, FL|News|
Dog Intentionally Set On Fire Now Example Of Healing, Perseverance
Vets gave Denali less than a 50 percent chance of survival. Now the severely burned dog teaches others about healing and perseverance.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Woman On CR 547 Sought By Sheriff
The Polk sheriff's office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that took the life of a woman during the early morning hours of Thursday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Man Set On Fire Dies; Attacker Charged With Murder: Sheriff
The Hillsborough sheriff has charged Earl Hargrove Jr., 34, with pre-meditated murder after the man he is accused of lighting on fire died.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Sheriff's 911 Supervisor Accused Of Soliciting Sex With Minor
Hillsborough sheriff's communications supervisor charged in Clearwater police sting trying to solicit sex with 14-year-old, said police.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Guns, Watches Valued At $110,000 Recovered, Convicted Felon Arrested
Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives arrested a two-time convicted felon in New Tampa for possession of guns, drugs and stolen watches.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
1st-Degree Murder Charges Filed Against Brandon Woman In Child's Death
The sheriff's office said the 2-year-old was confined to a chair for an extended period of time for "acting out."
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
A Different Perspective: Photo Of The Week
Sometimes getting a great photo takes looking at things differently, whether it's looking up, looking down or taking a closer look.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Angeline Community In Pasco To Include 1st Residential Working Farm
Angeline in Pasco County will be the site of a 2.5-acre working farm, offering education on healthy food for its residents.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin To Continue Pride Celebration Through June 29
Both adult-only and family-friendly events are planned for the second annual Dunedin Pride celebration.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Armed Drug Trafficker Who Fled Tampa Police Sent To Federal Prison
A Tampa police helicopter unit saw the occupants of a fleeing Dodge Charger toss items out of the window including pure methamphetamine.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
