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.
The Pinellas LGBTQ community is breathing easier after police announced the arrest of a man accused of killing a transgender woman.
The state backed down on threats to take over the Hillsborough school district's finances after the system dug itself out of a budget hole.
A 27-year-old Tampa employee of Dunkin' has been accused of punching and killing an elderly man who called him a racial slur.
A Tampa man has been arrested after police said he assaulted a neighbor and then barricaded himself inside his home Tuesday morning.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a person who may have witnessed a deadly shooting.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a person who may have been involved in a homicide April 23 in Westchase.
A 59-year-old Clearwater man is accused of committing a sexual battery in Dunedin in 1999 after DNA evidence was recently retested.
Pasco County Schools’ requirement that students, staff and visitors wear masks or face coverings on campus will end May 28.
“Life’s Rewards" is a groundbreaking new series from Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission and VISIT FLORIDA.
The new station will serve Avila, Nowatney, Forest Hills, Carrollwood Village and Northdale, improving response times by five minutes.
Two people suffered gunshot wounds but were able to run next door to the Sunshine Animal Hospital, where staff rendered first aid.
Clearwater Police have identified a man found floating on the north part of Clearwater Beach Sunday night as 60-year-old Douglas Wright.
A bicyclist is dead following an accident Monday morning on Starkey Road.
This estate was custom-built in 2006 with an independent gaming room that mimics the architecture of the home.
This 10-acre equestrian estate includes a traditional-style mansion with a rocking chair porch and manicured grounds.
This historic 1915 three-story home in Dunedin is located on an oak-lined, quiet street just a block from downtown and the marina.
News last week from Florida Patch sites includes teacher accused of throwing child, gunfire at mall, cruise line threatens to skip state.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, ZooTampa is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Eastern bongo.
David Fisher's submission for Photo of the Week captures sunset at the Marina Dunedin.
A mother and daughter have made their dream of opening a business together a reality despite hurdles during the coronavirus pandemic.
