Tampa, FL|News|
Parrot Thief Sought By Tampa Police: Stolen From Seminole Heights
The owner hopes the community can help to reunite Mama the parrot with her family.
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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Man Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Beneath Tampa Bridge
A man was found dead Wednesday morning under the North Boulevard Bridge from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
U.S. 19 Ramps to Gandy Boulevard Temporarily Closing Thursday Night
The U.S. 19 entrance ramps to Gandy Boulevard will temporarily close beginning Thursday at 9 p.m. to Friday at 6 a.m.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Hit Man Sought By North Redington Man To Kill Witnesses Against Him
Alexander Leszczynski is accused of trying to hire someone to kill two people testifying in a fraud case against him.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
High-Speed Broadband Coming To 10 Communities In Polk County
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state's investing $4.1 million in broadband internet access in Polk County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Prestigious Honor Puts USF In Top 3 Percent Of U.S. Universities
State and Tampa Bay leaders react to USF's membership in the Association of American Universities, one of only 71 in the nation.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Ground Broken On 1st-Of-Its Kind FL Hydrogen Plant In Polk County
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the clean hydrogen plant will provide sustainable energy for the Space Force located at Cape Canaveral.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Theft Of Documents Crucial To National Security Earns Tampa Man Prison
A former Air Force lieutenant colonel was sentenced to federal prison for stealing top-secret documents.
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Tampa, FL|News|
FL Digital Bill Of Rights Targets Google, Social Media Companies
Florida's Digital Bill of Rights, signed by Gov. DeSantis, targets Google and other tech companies use consumer data and privacy concerns.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
President Of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Tourism Bureau Resigns
The county will be conducting a search for a new senior executive to fill the vacancy left by Hayes.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Bronze Seminole Statue 'Sovereign' Now Stands Guard At Pebble Park
Sovereign, a life-size bronze statue, has been installed in a place of honor at the park as a tribute Seminole tribe's independence.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Warrant Issued For Man Wanted In Fatal Tampa Shooting
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it has identified a man connected to a homicide in on Nebraska Avenue on Friday, June 2.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Payroll Administrator Accused Of Stealing Money From Phoenix House
Hillsborough sheriff's detectives said an employee stole $25,000 from a substance abuse nonprofit organization in Brandon.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Experts To Help Hillsborough Businesses Brace For Hurricane Season
Hillsborough County will host a panel discussion on June 9 to help entrepreneurs prepare for disasters.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough County Named National Finalist For Best-Managed Parks
For the second year in a row, Hillsborough County has been honored as one of the top parks and recreation programs in the country.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Concert Series Kicks Off To Replace 25-Year-Old Pianos At Blake High
The series will raise money for the Blake School of the Arts to replace the school’s 25-year-old pianos with handcrafted Steinway pianos.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Ground To Be Broken On 100 Affordable Housing Units In South Tampa
Casa Bel-Mar will have 63 one-bedroom units and 37 two-bedroom units on 1.7 acres at 4003 S. Manhattan Ave.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Ribbon Cut For Completed Vila Brothers Park In Tampa
The park is named for the seven Vila brothers who served in all seven branches of the military.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Pride Events In Full Swing As Flags Raised In Tampa
Although Tampa hosted its major diversity parade in March, there's still plenty happening in Tampa during Pride Month in June.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Man In Alligator Compound At Busch Gardens Arrested After TikTok Video
Twenty-year-old Jacob Pursifull snuck into Busch Gardens' alligator enclosure and had a friend video him and post it to TikTok, police said.
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