Clearwater, FL|News|
Grand Opening Events Announced For Coachman Park, The Sound
The city of Clearwater and Ruth Eckerd Hall have announced a weeklong grand opening celebration June 28 to July 4.
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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Tampa, FL|News|
Fatal Shooting On North 34th Street Investigated By Tampa Police
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place early Monday morning in the area of North 34th and East Emma street.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Flood Warning Issued For NE; Wildfires, Drought Warning In Central FL
While a flood warning has been issued for Volusia and Flagler counties, central and south Florida is experiencing wildfires due to droughts.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
3-Hour Standoff In Lake Wales Ends In Shooting Deaths Of Man, Stepson
A man and his 19-year-old stepson have died following a hostage situation in Lake Wales Monday morning.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Blue-Green Algal Toxin Alert Lifted For Lake Hollingworth In Lakeland
A health alert is lifted once follow-up water samples taken by the Department of Environmental Protection does not detect algal toxins.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
As-Is Online Products Launched At FL IKEA Stores In Time For Earth Day
IKEA is transforming its business model to be circular and climate positive by 2030.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
World-Renowned Sculptors Create Masterpieces With Sand And Water
The Pier 60 Sugar Fest will continue through April 23 at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Chick-fil-A Employee Awarded True Inspiration Scholarship
Tampa Chick-fil-A team member and Southeastern University sophomore Mireina Ramirez has been awarded a $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarship.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Disney Film About School Desegregation Survives Parental Challenge
A FL school review committee voted to allow the Disney film "Ruby Bridges," about school desegregation, to remain in school libraries.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
FL Photo Of The Week: Beach Grass
Send us your photos of Florida sunsets, fun at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Taylen Mosley, Billionaire List, Bealls Rebrand, Gun Law: FL Top News
Anti-Semitic fliers in libraries, Taylen Mosley's death, billionaires list, skydiver killed, gun rights, abortion ban: FL Top News stories.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Sanctuary Ridge Single-Family Home Community Opens In Lutz
The Sanctuary Ridge sales office and model homes are open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Maritime Students Invited To Steer Tall Ship At Festival
About 50 Clearwater Fundamental Middle School students taking the school’s maritime engineering elective were at the helm of a tall ship.
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Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
$25,000 Chick-fil-A Scholarship Awarded To Land O' Lakes High Student
Allen Ho began a phone repair business to support he and his family.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Rabies Alert Issued In New Port Richey After Cat Tests Positive
The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that rabies is active in Pasco County. The alert is for 60 days.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Blaze At Tampa Business Causes Fire Crews To Retreat, Sound 2nd Alarm
Fire crews attempted to battle the flames from the inside of the building, but deteriorating conditions prompted firefighters to back off.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
75-Year-Old Woman Killed When 18-Year-Old Runs Red Light: Sheriff
The crash occurred at Belcher and Curlew roads in Dunedin Wednesday night.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Easter Brunch, Dinner Will Be Served At These Tampa Bay Restaurants
Boulon Brasserie, Seasons 52, Eddie V's, The Don CeSar and TradeWinds Islands Resorts will be serving Easter dinner and brunch.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Brilliant Earth Opens New Showroom In Midtown Tampa
The next-generation jewelry retailer joins the mixed-use community of Midtown Tampa with its third showroom opening in 2023.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Parking Or Pool: Dunedin City Commissioners Weigh Capital Priorities
With Dunedin merchants clamoring for a parking garage and families begging for a new pool, commissioners face a financial conundrum.
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