Tampa, FL|News|
Unsung Black Community Heroes To Be Honored By Tampa Police
Each organization will be awarded funding through the Tampa Police Black History Month Committee at the celebration.
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|
$5M In Federal Funds Going To Clean Southern Solvents Superfund Site
A notorious Superfund site in North Tampa will receive cleanup funds as part of the Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Video: Serengeti Flyer Takes Fans Of Thrill Rides To New Heights
Busch Gardens' Serengeti Flyer, which officially opened Monday, is receiving an enthusiastic thumbs up from thrill seekers.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Undercover Child Predator Sting Nabs 30 Offenders In 2-Week Period
A growing number of Florida children are being targeted by predators who send racy photos and vulgar messages to kids, state officials said.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Polk Detention Deputy Mourned After Dying In Traffic Accident
Deputy Drake Sawyer Perry, 22, died in a vehicle crash while off-duty on Feb. 22 in Lake County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Eggs More Precious Than Filet Mignon As Florida Food Prices Soar
Americans are struggling to afford groceries, including Florida where food prices are the eighth highest in the nation.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Lutz Woman Killed Sunday While Crossing Wesley Chapel Boulevard
A 38-year-old Lutz woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday on Wesley Chapel Boulevard.
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Tampa, FL|News|
30,000 Runners, Spectators Anticipated For Gasparilla Distance Classic
To accommodate the runners, the city of Tampa has announced road closures.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Annual Tampa Taco And Margarita Fest To Take Place Saturday
In addition to tacos from more than 30 vendors, there will be live music, entertainment and cultural presentations and a margarita bar.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
76th Annual Fiesta Day To Take Place In Ybor City Saturday
Hosted by the city of Tampa and the Ybor Chamber, the free event will include food, arts and crafts and live entertainment.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Safety Harbor To Host Signature Art & Seafood Event This Weekend
The event will feature the area's best seafood, more than 50 artists from around the country, a crabcake competition and live music.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
Forklift Falls On Top Of Wesley Chapel Man, Killing Him
A 23-year-old man from Wesley Chapel died after the forklift he was operating at an industrial facility in Plant City fell on top of him.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Photo Of The Week: A Closer Look
Send us your photos of sunsets, romps at the beach or children at the playground. You might have your photo published on Patch.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Death Penalty Decision, Fake Warhols, ISIS Plot Iced: FL Top News
Top FL news includes a woman waving a gun over a free cookie, woman killed by a gator and a fire medic arrested for DUI in a golf cart.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Death Sentence Delivered For Confessed Killer Of 2 Men 20 Years Ago
"I sentence you, Mr. Lorenzo, to death. That is the punishment you deserve for these horrific crimes," said Judge Christopher Sabella.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Thwarted Terrorist Attack In Tampa Planned By ISIS Member: FBI
An undercover FBI agent thwarted plans to re-enact the mass shooting at Orlando's Pulse Nightclub at Tampa's Hard Rock Casino & Hotel.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
More than 12 Nabbed In Polk Undercover Child Predator Investigation
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will provide details Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a two-week undercover investigation focusing on sex predators.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
1 Dead, 2 Critically Injured In Shooting At Home In Poinciana: Video
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd said the scene that greeted deputies in Poinciana Thursday afternoon was "absolute mayhem."
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Largo Woman Accused Of Selling Clearwater Mobile Home She Didn't Own
Clearwater detectives have arrested a woman they say duped a man out of thousands of dollars over the sale of a mobile home.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Elected Officials To Welcome New Cuban, Venezuelan Residents
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Florida Rep. Susan Valdes and other elected officials will kick off a Centro de Bienvenida Friday at 10 a.m.
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