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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.
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George Ann Bissett doubled the size of the art center and increased the staff from three to 17 employees during her tenure.
The Zephyrhills Police Department arrested four people for soliciting sex.
The event will be followed by a celebration at Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa.
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a public health advisory for Ben T. Davis Beach.
A Transportation Security Administration employee spotted the bear walking along the airport perimeter fence near Hillsborough Avenue.
The newest 4 Rivers Smokehouse operation creates 50 new jobs, including Lakeland native Johanna Annis as general manager.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds for the dogs' handlers to purchase a new recreational vehicle.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget Thursday that includes a $2 million allocation to Habitat for Humanity in Pinellas and Pasco.
Hillsborough County Schools had three times the number of National Merit Scholars this year. Twelve received $2,500 scholarships.
"Travails and Triumphs" chronicles more than 500 years of local Black history.
Hillsborough County is the first county in Florida to observe Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
County-funded housing improvements provide children in foster care a homier, more comfortable environment.
Hillsborough County Schools Superintendent Addison Davis unexpectedly announced his resignation, effective July 14.
Arjun Nimmala is expected to be a first-round Major League Baseball draft pick.
Apollo, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who had lived at the aquarium since 2021, died at the age of 4 years old.
A 15-year-old teen is in stable condition after being accidentally shot in the face.
The Kids Art Program is a creative fundraiser that allows students to design front license vanity plates.
Ronald Gilchrist went missing in October 1980. His body has been identified but the investigation into his homicide remains open.
All drivers traveling south on Interstate 275 will have to detour off the interstate using Sligh Avenue on Friday from 1 a.m.to 5 a.m.