• 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.

Posting Activity

Brandon, FL|News|

Boston Bombings: Brandon Reacts

Business owners and school community members react to the April 15 bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Readers are invited to share their prayers and thoughts.

Boston Bombings: Brandon Reacts
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

FishHawk Runners at Boston Marathon All OK

Steve Dunn, founder of the FishHawk Road Runners Club, said he's been in contact with all five members of his club running today's Boston Marathon and reports that all are safe following the bombing.

FishHawk Runners at Boston Marathon All OK
Tampa, FL|News|

Your Patch Photo of the Week

Each week we feature a photo from a reader. Upload you photos to South Tampa-Hyde Park Patch and you could be featured next week.

Your Patch Photo of the Week
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

Your Patch Photo of the Week

Each week we feature a photo from a reader. Upload you photos to Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch and you could be featured next week.

Your Patch Photo of the Week
Bloomingdale-Riverview|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Bloomingdale-Riverview area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14
Brandon, FL|News|

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14

With a variety of entertainment venues and restaurants in the area, there's no reason to spend the weekend at home. We've put together a list of fun things to do in the Brandon area.

GET OUT: Weekend Events Preview April 12-14