Tampa, FL|News|
Rosie The Elephant Devours Pumpkins, Candy Corn For Birthday: Video
Watch Rosie the elephant gorge on pumpkins and iced candy corn treats for her 53rd birthday celebration at Busch Gardens in Tampa.
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|
1,300 Tampa Families Get Ham, Turkey Food Baskets For Thanksgiving
More than 200 cars lined up to receive food baskets before the event hosted by Tampa United Bikerz began at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Lakeland Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Interstate 4
The Ford Escape then collided with a concrete barrier wall and burst into flames, according to the highway patrol.
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Plant City, FL|News|
15-Year-Old Charged With Firing Gun Into Plant City Home
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for firing a handgun into the front door of a home in Plant City.
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Plant City, FL|News|
ZZ Top, Black Eyed Peas, Jordan Davis Headline 2024 Strawberry Fest
The Florida Strawberry Festival has announced the headline entertainers for the 89th festival scheduled for Feb. 29 to March 10.
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Tampa, FL|News|
All That Is Creepy, Weird, Bizzare Featured At Oddities Expo In Tampa
Quack medical devices and preserved specimens will be for sale at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Tampa.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Christmas Town Returns To Busch Gardens With Shows, Food, Lights
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 7.
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Brandon, FL|News|
Fund Established To Support Critically Injured Hillsborough Deputies
Both deputies are facing more surgery at Tampa General Hospital after a driver intentionally ran into them, crushing their legs.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Handcrafted Whiskey, Fine Wines, Exquisite Cuisine To Be Highlighted
Bern's Steak House, Epicurean, Haven, Harry Waugh Dessert Room will offer dream events for food and drink connoisseurs.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
What's Open, Closed In Pasco County On Veterans Day
Most Pasco Board of County Commissioners offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Here's How Clearwater Will Commemorate Veterans Day
The community is invited to celebrate Veterans Day with a ceremony organized by the Veterans Alliance of Florida on Saturday.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Freebee Dunedin Loop Now Making The Rounds In Downtown Dunedin
The loop service will provide a convenient way for residents and visitors to explore downtown without searching for parking spaces.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin City Offices Closed Friday, Veterans Day Celebration Saturday
All city offices, including the Dunedin Public Library, will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Marina Pointe Development In Tampa Reaches 2 Key Milestones
Marina Pointe Tower One is nearly sold out and Tower 2 reservations are converting to contracts.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Winter Haven Detectives Seek Identity Of Man In Stabbing Case
The man is seen here inside a barbershop in the area prior to the stabbing, which occurred outside the business.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Dies Of Stab Wound Following Fight At Winter Haven Publix Store
Winter Haven public safety investigators are asking for the public's help to identify the people involved in the stabbing death of a man.
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Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Man Charged With Battery On 16-Year-Old Who Fought With Son
The father served nearly seven years in state prison for second-degree attempted murder and aggravated assault with a weapon.
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Lutz, FL|News|
Hillsborough Deputy Faces Aggravated Battery Charges After Fight
According to the sheriff's office, Deputy James Linen got into an argument with another person in Wesley Chapel that escalated into a fight.
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Brandon, FL|News|
2 Florida Deputies Critically Injured, 1 May Lose His Leg: Sheriff
Deputies' body-worn camera footage and surveillance videos from neighbors show the moment the car crashed into the two deputies.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Human Skull Sale | Gator Bites Snorkeler | Firefighter Porn: FL News
Free Assault Rifle | Ybor Shootings | Human Skull For Sale | Steve Martin Ban | High-Speed Rail | Disney Bathroom Peeper | Help For Israel
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