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.
Clearwater solid waste customers learned in January that their recyclables weren't being delivered to the city's contracted recycling plant.
The city said it will no longer host electronic waste collection because electronics without rechargeable batteries can be put in the trash.
Pasco County Public Transportation (GoPasco) is offering the Summer Haul Pass to students to ride buses all summer for $20.
Hillsborough County Libraries are making it easier for families with limited or no internet access to get online at home.
A 38-year-old woman has died following a crash Saturday at the intersection of Keene and Belleair roads.
The program was established to prevent looting and burglary after a large-scale mandatory evacuation.
Pinellas County is one of more than 90 Florida communities that have summer fertilizer restrictions.
Pasco County Fire Rescue urges residents to take precautions while burning outdoors.
Officers responded to the scene at 10:52 p.m. and began lifesaving measures but the teens died.
Five species of sea turtles nest along Florida beaches, including leatherbacks, green sea turtles, loggerheads, Kemp’s ridley and hawksbill.
The society's mission is to commemorate the world’s first commercial airline flight, piloted by Tony Jannus, on Jan. 1, 1914.
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book, D-Davie, has been fighting for tax-free diapers since she was first elected in 2016.
Forecasters said this is typical of the subtropical weather patterns in West-Central and South Florida during the rainy season.
The 10-day Florida Python Challenge competition runs Aug. 4 to 13. Registration is now open.
Judge Christopher Sabella sentenced Michael Keetley to six consecutive life terms in prison without parole for shooting six men.
The four students who represented the college were head delegate Pedro Tezna Contrearas, Randy Gunther, Otavio Rose and Essimo Mokube.
The temporary closure is due to crews installing overhead signs as part of the I-275 improvements project.
A Florida program permits large property owners to sell their development rights to the state while retaining ownership of the land.
Watch drone pilot John Yanchoris' series of videos featuring sharks swimming along the coast of Dunedin.
A 25-year-old Tampa man has been arrested after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into the side of the Seaborn Day School in Tampa.
