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.
Hillsborough commissioners say TECO customers should be able to give input at Public Service Commission meetings on energy plans.
A man accused of fatally shooting a 16-year-old in Brandon is now facing charges of trying to hire a hitman to kill a prime witness.
Residential construction, a Polk County bridge replacement and two Florida Gas Transmission pipeline safety installations will cause delays.
From April 7 to April 9, the DUI Enforcement Squad made 29 arrests and gave out 241 warnings to drivers.
Each student, member and faculty artist will exhibit artwork celebrating his or her creative endeavors of this past year.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of a new program aimed at promoting gun safety and protecting children.
The sheriff's office charged Juan Yap Rivera Jr. with possession and distribution of child pornography and bestiality.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Lakeland died in the four-vehicle pile-up.
In honor of the mega pop star's arrival in Tampa, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will make Swift the honorary mayor of Tampa for the day.
Among those arrested were an Air Force staff sergeant and an illegal immigrant from Haiti.
The Polk sheriff's office said Christopher Roque-Pabon and his daughter were not wearing seatbelts.
The Florida Department of Health in Polk County has issued health alerts for Lake Rochelle and Lake Hancock.
The closure is part of a $4.9 million flood relief project.
A 57-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night after colliding with a guardrail on Seminole Boulevard.
Over the next six months, the university will discontinue operations at 14 education centers.
Creative Pinellas and Pinellas County have selected the artists who will turn plain traffic signal boxes into colorful public art.
An online public engagement opportunity is available through May 10 and a public meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m.
The 20-person choral group traveled to New York to perform in the St. Patrick’s Guest Choir Concert Series.
Investigators said a Tampa woman used stolen identification to obtain fake credit cards, bank accounts and tax refunds.
Dr. Christine Wilson is one of three finalists for the 2023 Florida Department of Education Principal of the Year.
