• D'Ann WhitePatch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL

I can be reached at dann.white@patch.com or 813-334-1081.

 I proudly serve as community editor for six Patch online community news sites -- Brandon Patch, South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch, Seminole Heights Patch, New Tampa Patch, Temple Terrace Patch and Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch.

I have been married to my husband, Michael, a forensic psychologist, for 28 years. We have a musically talented 17-year-old son, Ian, who attends Tampa Catholic High School. We've lived in Bloomingdale East for 16 years.

I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism and have spent my entire professional career in journalism. I was the editor of The Brandon News for 18 years and worked as a general assignment reporter for the Tampa Tribune, covering everything from breaking news to photo features.

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Tampa, FL|News|

What's Up With The Sirens?

Every day at noon, the emergency sirens are tested. But do South Tampa residents understand what they mean?

What's Up With The Sirens?
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

It's A Go; YMCA Coming To South Shore

In a public/private partnership, Hillsborough County will lease land to the YMCA at no cost and kick in $2 million for construction.

It's A Go; YMCA Coming To South Shore