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.
The wife of Randall Cooke, an Uber Eats driver brutally slain in Holiday, says the loss is unfathomable. Donations will help with expenses.
The 66-year-old man was struck by a Kia Sedona at Main Street and Carnation Drive in Dunedin.
Construction of a critical care center for manatees at the Clearwater aquarium is in response to an unprecedented number of manatee deaths.
The city of Clearwater is urging residents to vote once a day for Clearwater Beach until polls close on Monday, May 22, at noon.
A motorcyclist is recovering from multiple broken bones after crashing into a Clearwater police vehicle driven by a police sergeant.
This was the 43rd flight of Tampa area military veterans to Washington, D.C., organized by Honor Flight of West Central Florida.
A Polk County couple accused of homicide was extradited back home Monday after being arrested by Delaware State Police on April 7.
While being arrested, a Lakeland man punched and bit deputies, acted erratically and was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he died.
The Haines City man was taken to the Polk County Jail medical dorm after suffering an ankle injury and died in jail of internal injuries.
The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Seminole. Warning signs will be posted at the boat ramp to alert park visitors.
The Opioid Summit 2023 will take place in Tampa Thursday and feature panelists from all disciplines to discuss solutions.
One good boy or girl will make history as the first four-legged marketing professional at a publicly traded company.
The 40,000-square-foot climate-controlled facility will offer members 16 indoor pickleball courts.
The polls for the Tampa City Council runoff election closed at 7 p.m. and all precincts have reported in. These are the unofficial results.
Sheriff Chris Nocco said the killing and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver is one of the most gruesome crimes he's investigated.
Tuesday, Tampa voters will decide the new makeup of the Tampa City Council. Polls close at 7 p.m. and Patch will provide election results.
Contractor Kimley-Horn will share a brief presentation on a preliminary park design and then gather additional ideas from residents.
The Pasco County Sheriff's Office said the inmate was found in Hillsborough County.
Police said the mother left the child in his playpen to go with a friend to buy narcotics and alcohol.
The youngest graduate is 15-year-old Baylee Rae Aguilar. The oldest is 74-year-old Beverly S. Collins.
