Tampa, FL|News|
East Tampa Residents Asked To Weigh In On Enhancing Aesthetics, Safety
The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking feedback through May 1 on the East Tampa Streetscape Project.
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|
3 Trailblazing Women Inducted Into Hillsborough Women's Hall of Fame
Fran Davin, Judy Genshaft and Margarit Gonzales were honored for their significant contributions to Hillsborough County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Marker Remembers Sit-In That Ended Segregated Lunch Counters In Tampa
Forty students from George S. Middleton and Howard W. Blake high schools banded together for a peaceful protest at Woolworth in Tampa.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
New LGI Homes Townhome Community Opens In Poinciana
New townhomes at Noah Estates at Tuscany Preserve are priced from the $270s.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Experienced Skydiver Dies Following 'Hard Landing' At Skydive City
The 27-year-old man was an experienced skydiver with over 1,000 prior jumps.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Long-Awaited Roundabout Opens On Old Bartow Lake Wales Road
The Old Bartow Lake Wales Road and Rattlesnake Road roundabout will improve the flow and safety.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
4,500 FL Teachers Earn Civics Seal of Excellence, Receive $3,000 Bonus
More than 20,000 teachers are enrolled in the next course for DeSantis' Florida’s Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Steering Wheel Locks Available For Hyundia, Kia Owners By Tampa Police
Last year, 95 Hyundais and Kias were stolen in the city of Tampa and 29 have been stolen so far this year.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
'Tiger King' Star To Close Tampa Big Cat Refuge To Focus On Wild Cats
After passage of a federal law to protect big cats, Carole and Howard Baskin will close Big Cat Rescue and send their animals to a refuge.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
Annual Blueberry Festival To Take Place At Keel Farms
The festival will include u-pick blueberries, food and craft vendors, live music, a kids area and special releases of wines, ales and cider.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Detention Deputy Accused Of Smuggling THC Vapes, Edibles Into Jail
The Hillsborough sheriff's office said the investigation began in September and the deputy was arrested last week.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Riverview Man Killed By Car While Trying To Cross U.S. 301 Saturday
A 52-year-old Riverview man has died after being struck by a car while trying to walk across U.S. 301 south of Rhodine Road Saturday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
Silver Toyota Tundra That Fatally Struck Teen Crossing U.S. 19 Sought
Tarpon Springs police are searching for a silver 2014-17 Toyota Tundra pickup truck that fatally struck a 17-year-old girl crossing U.S. 19.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Lanes To Be Shifted As State Road 54 Widening Project Continues
The change impacts the State Road 54 corridor from east of Curley Road to Lake Crystal Boulevard.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Lakeland Woman In Jail Tried To Hire Hit Man To Kill Witness: Sheriff
Fatima Garcia Avila, 21, has been in jail since Aug. 2, awaiting trial for the homicide of two people.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
43rd Storytelling Festival, Other Hillsborough County Library Events
The 43rd annual storytelling festival will take place April 29 at the C. Blythe Andrews Jr. library.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Fight At Lakeland McDonald's Lead To Shooting; Woman Seriously Injured
Lakeland police have charged a 28-year-old man with two counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection to a shooting at McDonald's.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
3 Florida Cities Make List Of Top 5 Worst Drivers In Country
In recognition of Distracted Driving Month in April, a real estate data firm crunched the numbers, and Florida fared poorly.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Fire Destroys Seffner Home, Leaving 6 Adults, Dog Homeless
The battalion chief ordered firefighters to protect the neighboring homes while crews launched an interior attack on the fire.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Update: Farmworker Killed When Worker Bus, Tanker Truck Crash
A crash in Lake Meade has killed one farmworker and sent eight others to the hospital.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
