New Port Richey, FL|News|
Emergency Burn Ban Declared By Pasco County Fire Officials
Due to extremely dry conditions, outdoor fires are prohibited in all areas of Pasco County.
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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Lutz, FL|News|
Ground Broken On 5th Pasco Fire Station Funded With GO Bond
This state-of-the-art, four-bay fire station is designed with firefighter health, safety and wellness in mind.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
4 Cats, 3 Dogs Rescued After Tampa Apartment Building Catches Fire
The battalion chief called a second alarm due to the size of the building and the intensity of the fire.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Cruel Treatment Of 4-Month-Old Puppy Caught On Humane Society Cameras
The puppy was found on Easter morning with a broken leg, starving and covered in feces after being hurled over the shelter's 6-foot fence.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Abandoned Rail Line Shaping Up To Be Pasco Link Of Orange Belt Trail
Pasco County residents will have a chance to see the latest plans for the 37-mile Orange Belt Trail that will run from Trinity to Trilby.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Police District 3 Operations And Training Center Unveiled
The new center is located at the former Countryside police substation at State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
2 Dead, 4 Injured In 5-Vehicle Pileup In Northeast Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the accident occurred at 6:07 a.m. in the northbound lanes of U.S. 27 just south of U.S. 192.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Wrong-Way Driver On U.S. 19 Crashes Into 2 Other Vehicles
Two people were taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Tuesday morning after a wrong-way driver crashed into two vehicles on U.S. 19.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Environmentalists Say TECO's 10-Year Plan Too Dependent On Fossil Fuel
TECO's plan shows natural gas generated by fracking operations will constitute 78.1 percent of the total energy it generates.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
24-Unit Inpatient Psychiatric Unit To Open At St. Joseph's North
The St. Joseph’s Hospital-North Unit for Psychiatry and Medical Services is scheduled to open in mid-April.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Plaque Honoring Women Tampa Police Officers Unveiled
The Tampa Police Department is honoring trailblazing women who overcame barriers in their pursuit of the law enforcement profession.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
Now Free Of Heartworm Disease, Mrs. Crabbs Is Available For Adoption
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, a disease that's 100 percent preventable.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
Man Appearing To Load Rifle At Plant City Walmart Alarms Customers
Police are searching for the man they believe tried to steal a rifle-type BB gun from the sporting goods section of the store.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
New Clearwater Mayor To Be Sworn In Tuesday; Former Mayor Speaks Out
Frank Hibbard said he resigned as mayor because he disagrees with fellow council members that building a new city hall is a priority.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
After 364-Day Wait At FL Shelter, Rescued Dog Finally Gets New Home
A time-lapse video of a dog at a shelter waiting 364 days to be adopted tugged at the community's heartstrings and earned her a new home.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Zephyrhills Bicyclist Killed After Hitting Utility Pole On U.S. 301
A bicyclist has died following a crash Thursday on U.S. 301 south of Alston Avenue in Zephyrhills.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Person Suffers Critical Injuries In 3-Vehicle Crash In Clearwater
The three-vehicle crash occurred Saturday at 4 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 580 and Countryside Boulevard.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
2-Alarm Fire Ravages Commercial Building On Fowler Avenue In Tampa
Tampa Fire Rescue was called to the fire in the abandoned commercial building in the 5100 block of East Fowler Avenue at 4:50 a.m. Sunday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Brush Fire Closes Portion of South Westshore Boulevard; Drivers Warned
Due to a fire hose on the ground, South Westshore Boulevard is closed between West Wallcraft and West Chapin avenues.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Domestic Battery, Burglary Charges Filed Against Pinellas Deputy
A Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested after being accused of domestic-related burglary with battery.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
