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.
Pasco County government announced that it is rescinding its executive order requiring that face masks be worn in most indoor public places.
The proposal would provide a bonus to more than 3,600 public school principals and nearly 180,000 full-time classroom teachers.
The new city hall will consolidate city departments and the city commission chambers to better serve Dunedin residents and customers.
The city of Temple Terrace will host a mobile vaccine unit administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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After spending a month at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Ludwig the green sea turtle is back in the swim of things in his home surf.
While the flustered mother duck looked on, rescuers removed the grate to the storm drain and gently scooped the ducklings into a bucket.
Most pharmacies in Florida will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
An armed man surrendered peacefully to following a five-hour standoff with authorities on Friday.
People who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus are free to travel around the country as long as they continue to wear masks: CDC.
Baseball's All-Star Game will be moved out of GA, officials said Friday. Gov. Kemp said MLB "caved to fear," team said it's disappointed.
Shoppers and employees are returning to North Point Mall after a reported bomb threat prompted an evacuation Friday afternoon.
Department of Health-Pasco moves appointment scheduling to Fridays at 2 p.m.
Clearwater police are seeking information on a hit-and-run crash that left a 16-year-old bicyclist in critical condition.
The southbound right lane of Belcher Road will be closed through Wednesday.
City of Clearwater recreation centers and libraries will be closed for Easter, April 4.
Hillsborough County offices and facilities will be open for business on Good Friday, April 2. Conservation parks are open on Easter.
Cool bay breezes and long summer sunsets enjoyed from the front porch of this 1919 gem are what life is all about.
A Pinellas Park woman was arrested after being accused of stabbing her roommate during a fight over her federal stimulus check.
Jenna Hopkins, 24, of Trinity was crossing in the 11900 block of 44th Street North when she was struck. She remains in critical condition.
