Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Arts & Entertainment: Cast Your Vote, Attend A Pow Wow
The Florida Children's Museum in Lakeland is in the running for USA Today's 10 best children's museum's in the country.
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|
Brady Retires, Dog Glued To Ground, Pet Python Loses Head: FL Top News
Leading the news in Florida this week: Bucs quarterback Tom Brady said he's definitely retiring, while Rob Gronkowski teases a comeback.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
12-Year-Old Killed, Another Teen Shot In Mouth While Playing With Guns
Tampa police have arrested a 14-year-old boy for firing the bullet that went through the back of one child's head and struck another.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Plant City, FL|News|
New Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash In Plant City
A 30-year-old New Port Richey man was killed early Friday morning when he lost control of his Harley Davidson motorcycle on U.S. 92.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Jailed After Roommate Reports Child Porn On His Computer
Winter Haven police said Nikolas Andrew Young has been charged with 300 counts of possession of child pornography.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Students Invited To Submit Artwork, Poetry With Recycling Theme
The city of Tampa has extended the deadline for its 3Rs Art & Poetry contest to Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Clearwater, FL|News|
Residents Protest Clearwater's Plan To Cut Down Hundreds Of Trees
The Clearwater City Council put a hold on its city tree ordinance after 4,000 healthy trees were tagged for removal.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Experience Sights, Sounds Of Ybor City's Past In Immersive Art Project
Ybor Speaks offers a unique window into the immigrant experience in Ybor City, from the boom town of the 1890s through the 1980s revival.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa Arts & Entertainment: 'Elephant Man,' Opera Tampa, Live Reading
Here are some performing arts events, fine arts exhibits and other creative happenings taking place in Hillsborough County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tyre Nichols Video Leads To Tampa Police, Community Talk On Relations
In the wake of Tyre Nichols' death, Tampa residents asked about the de-escalation training officers receive and body-worn camera audits.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Lakeland Regional Doctor Travels To India For 3rd Time To Aid Poor
Dr. Laurence Brenner joined other doctors from around the country in January to provide life-changing care to patients in India.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Super Cat And Reptile Robot Coming To Hillsborough County Libraries
Creative Arts Theatre Company, the city of Tampa's theater company, will present "Super Cat and Reptile Robot Series."
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Rundown Apartment Complex Transformed Into Affordable East Tampa Homes
Hillsborough County and East Tampa Business and Civic Association officials will dedicate Friendship Village Thursday.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Dunedin Fire Rescue Battles Blaze At Triplex
Fire units from Palm Harbor and Clearwater as well as Sunstar Paramedics and the Pinellas sheriff's office responded to assist.
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Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|
Couple Opens Code Wiz Learning Center In FishHawk Ranch
A veteran specializing in computers and a teacher have introduced this resource to foster coding skills in children in the community.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Clearwater Kids Skip Gym For Swimming Lessons To Learn Water Safety
McMullen Booth Elementary School students are learning swimming basics and water safety during a two-week course.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
14 Arrested In Tampa Bay Street Racing Event Thwarted By Police
More than a dozen people after a street racing event was announced on social media sites to occur during the Gasparilla Fest weekend.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Mother Found Dead Next To SUV In New Tampa, Toddler Still In Car Seat
A young mother was found lying dead next to a sports utility vehicle in New Tampa with her toddler son strapped to a car seat inside.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Police Seek Tips On Fatal Shooting Of Man On 24th Avenue In Tampa
The man, who was in his 20s, was taken to the hospital where he later died.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Teen Human Trafficking Victim Spent 2 Weeks 'In Hell:' Pasco Sheriff
The FL attorney general and Pasco and Hernando sheriffs described how accused child predators victimized a New Port Richey girl.
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