Fort Myers, FL|News|
Photo Of The Week: Tall Ship At Sunset Off Bowditch Point Park
This photo by Shannon Wells shows a tall ship at sunset at Bowditch Point Park in Lee County.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
- Bloomingdale-Riverview, FL
Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White has worked as an editor, columnist, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 33 years. The couple have a son who is currently a senior majoring in music at Loyola University in New Orleans. She lives in Valrico, Florida. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Bear Scare; Underwater Ambush; Antisemitic Vandalism: FL News
While park rangers searched for a roaming bear, a Tampa man sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a gator while scuba diving.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
29-Year-Old Woman Rescued After Falling Overboard Near Sand Key
The Coast Guard rescued a 29-year-old woman from the water 36 miles west of Sand Key Friday night.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Pedestrian Killed Saturday While Crossing U.S. 19 In Pasco
The Florida Highway Patrol reported that a woman was killed Saturday at 5:45 a.m. while attempting to cross U.S. 19 in Hudson.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver Who Critically Injured Pedestrian
Pinellas Park police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who seriously injured a 58-year-old man as he was crossing 66th Street North.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa-Based Prepared Meal Company Now 2nd Largest In America
Ten years ago, Fitlife Foods started as a single store in Tampa with a kitchen in the back.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Gulfport, FL|News|
Transient Accused Of Burning Car With Body In Trunk In Gulfport
Gulfport police detectives believe they know who placed a body in the trunk of a car last September and then set both on fire.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Crash On Sand Key Bridge
A 35-year-old motorcyclist is in critical but stable condition at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg after an accident on the Sand Key Bridge.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Driver Killed In Crash At U.S. 19 And Main Street
A driver has died following an accident Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. and Main Street.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Caladesi Island Makes Dr. Beach's List Of Top 10 Beaches In U.S.
One of the world's foremost beach experts gives Caladesi Island State Park high marks.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
40th Annual Storytelling Festival A 2-Month Event
Geared toward kids, the 40th Annual Tampa-Hillsborough County Storytelling Festival gets underway Thursday.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Safety Harbor, FL|News|
Bear Spotted Miles Away; Safety Harbor Park Reopened
The park was closed following a sighting of a Florida black by a park ranger earlier this week.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tarpon Springs, FL|News|
1 Man Accused In Car Burglaries String Arrested In Tarpon Springs
Since May 30, Tarpon Springs police have responded to 12 vehicle burglaries in the southwest portion of the city.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tenants Eager To Lease Space At Tampa's Newest Walkable Community
Midtown Tampa will consist of 11 buildings encompassing 1.8 million square feet of retail, residential and office space.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
1st Shake Shack In Tampa Bay Open For Business
Mayor Jane Castor helped cut the ribbon to formally open the first Shake Shack in the Tampa Bay region, located in Midtown.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Starbucks Opens 2nd FL Store For Underserved Neighborhoods
Starbucks is celebrating the opening of its newest Community Store, the first to be located in Tampa Bay.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Port Richey Woman Killed While Walking Across U.S. 19
A 38-year-old Port Richey woman was killed Tuesday night while attempting to cross U.S. 19 approaching Alternate U.S. 19.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
New Port Richey, FL|News|
Update: Troopers Name Person Accused Of Crashing Into CycleBar
The Florida Highway Patrol say 33-year-old Courtney Noel Janzen is believed to be the person who crashed into the business and fled.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Pinellas Beaches, FL|News|
70-Year-Old Man Dies In Madeira Beach Apartment Fire
A 70-year-old man has died following a fire Wednesday at an apartment complex at 140 147th Ave. in Madeira Beach.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Coral Rescue Operation Brainchild Of FL Aquarium, U Of Miami
Historic spawning of grooved brain corals raises hopes for saving Florida coral reefs. A Tampa aquarium and U of Miami are leading the way.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
