Church of Scientology withdraws request to buy Clearwater street

The Church of Scientology has pulled its application to buy a street in downtown Clearwater, Mayor Bruce Rector confirmed to FOX 13 hours ahead of a planned vote on Thursday.

Clearwater leaders delay vote on selling street to Church of Scientology

After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.

Court backs Church of Scientology in ex-member dispute

A divided federal appeals court has sided with the Church of Scientology in a Florida lawsuit filed by two former members who sought to recover money they donated to the church.

Man used laser to damage Church of Scientology surveillance cameras, police say

Bob Harris told FOX 13 he was part of a tour in downtown Clearwater called the "Cult City Tour" that featured several buildings owned by the church.

Majority of city board now has ties to Church of Scientology

In the 1970s, the Church of Scientology moved into downtown Clearwater with what the FBI said was called "Project Normandy," the church’s plan to establish "area control."

Church of Scientology faces lawsuit from four women

The Church of Scientology is facing a major lawsuit. Its leader and a popular TV actor are being sued by four women who say the actor sexually assaulted them. 

Scientology accused of forced labor, child abuse, kidnapping in lawsuit

An ex-Scientologist is suing the Church of Scientology and its leader David Miscavige, alleging she was abused as a child and forced into physical labor. That's according a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday.

Church of Scientology takes on Clearwater aquarium

The Church Of Scientology is not happy the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) sold a piece of property it desperately wanted to the city of Clearwater.