Carrollwood-Northdale, FL|News|
Spread Of Fire At Carrollwood Battery Store Halted By Firefighters
Hillsborough fire rescue was able to contain the fire, preventing the spread to hazardous materials.
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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Clearwater, FL|News|
Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Motorcycle In Clearwater
Clearwater police and fire rescue personnel responded to a crash that left a 40-year-old pedestrian in critical condition.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Clearwater Motorcyclist, 70, Killed In Crash On Interstate 75
A 70-year-old Clearwater man died Tuesday when his motorcycle struck the side of a semi-tractor trailer truck on the I-75 entrance ramp.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Car In Drive-By Shooting Of 11 Men Found, $5K Reward: Lakeland Police
During a news conference Tuesday morning, Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor released a Ring video of the mass shooting that injured 11 men.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Port Richey Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Ridge Road
Troopers said a car driven by a 21-year-old woman changed lanes and collided with the motorcycle, throwing the rider off.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Westchase, FL|News|
Beloved Toucan Maggie Stolen From Tampa Animal Sanctuary
Horsepower for Kids & Animal Sanctuary has set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise reward money for the toucan's safe return.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Pinellas Arts & Entertainment: Dave Mason, Architecture Photo Exhibit
Blues on the Block is coming to Cleveland Street in Clearwater on Feb. 24 and 25.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
19-Year-Old Largo Man Killed When Thrown From Motorcycle
A 19-year-old Largo man was killed Friday when he lost control at a curve while traveling west on the Roosevelt Boulevard exit ramp.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Westchase, FL|News|
Tampa Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Man For Driving Too Slow
Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a person who was driving too slow.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
More Victims Of Tampa Serial Kidnapper, Rapist Urged To Come Forward
Sherff Chad Chronister said detectives have linked Dandre McNeil to three kidnappings and rapes and attempted kidnappings and rapes.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
10 Hurt In Lakeland Mass Shooting; Police Suspect Link To Drug Sales
"This doesn't happen here," said Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor of a shooting that hurt 10 people. "I've never seen this many shot ever."
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Mardi Gras Music Lineup Announced By Dunedin Merchants
Dunedin's Mardi Gras is free, but all-you-can-eat food and drinks and front-row seats for the parade and music come with VIP tickets.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Laser Blast In Pilot's Eyes Forces Sheriff's Helicopter To Land
The Pinellas sheriff's office said the laser light was shined into the eyes of the pilot multiple times, causing him pain.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Petrified Pup Trapped In Pond Rescued By Hillsborough Fire Medic
The Pet Resource Center named the dog "Gil" in honor of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue medic who rescued the pooch from a pond.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Phone Scam Being Run By Man Claiming To Be Sheriff's Official
The sheriff urges residents not to fall for this scam in which the caller requests money for an outstanding warrant.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Roofing Materials Strewn Across I-275 When Truck Overturns
The crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. during the Monday morning commute.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Fire Devours Clearwater Home, Then Moves To Home Next Door
Firefighters arrived to find the house fully engulfed in flames, which then spread to a vehicle and the house next door.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Dunedin Woman Dies Following Crash On Sunset Point Road In Clearwater
The crash occurred at 8:20 a.m. Monday on Sunset Point Road near Hercules Avenue.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Land O' Lakes, FL|News|
Pasco Unveils 1st-Of-Its Kind Fire Station With Carcinogen System
The Land O' Lakes station is one of the first in the state with a hot, warm and cold zone design aimed at reducing firefighter cancer rates.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Lutz, FL|News|
Fire Devours Large 2-Story Home In Dade City; No Injuries Reported
Command personnel on the scene called for a second alarm, summoning additional firefighters due to the size of the home.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
