14 years later, Winter the Dolphin reunited with fisherman who found her
When Jim Savage helped save Winter the Dolphin 14 years ago, he had no way to know that he'd also be helping his grandniece, who wasn't even born yet.
Medical school boom brings top technology, talent to Tampa Bay area
The new Nova Southeastern University Florida, Dr. Kiran Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is open, just on the Clearwater side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway. And the new University of South Florida medical school will open in downtown Tampa early next year.
Burglar contaminates Thanksgiving dinner for families in need
Thanksgiving dinner for dozens of families in need was ruined after Largo police say a man broke into a church kitchen and contaminated food for everyone.
HOA board members apparently targeted in super-glue vandalism
Board members at a 15-story residential building said their property has been sabotaged by those opposed to a fee to pay for building maintenance. Now, the battle over the HOA fees is in the hands of Clearwater police detectives.
84-year-old driver, her passenger died following U.S. 19 crash in Clearwater
Two females have passed away following a deadly crash on U.S. Highway 19 Sunday evening, troopers said.
175 pink – plastic – flamingos are decked out to kickoff holiday festivities in downtown Clearwater
The holiday season is well underway, and Clearwater is getting a little more festive – in the most Florida way.
There will be over 200 food trucks in Clearwater for the world’s largest food truck rally
While there may still be Thanksgiving leftovers in your fridge, the world’s largest food truck rally is coming to town.
Don't let greasy holiday cooking lead to clogged pipes
Clearwater has been collecting the cooking waste since 2011 and re-purposing it into sustainable energy. Around 2,000 gallons a year are donated to a local business that recycles the grease into cleaner-burning fuel.
Driver tries to race undercover officer on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, police say
A Tampa man is facing charges after he unknowingly baited a Clearwater police officer to race down the Courtney Campbell Causeway Friday, officials said.
Clearwater taking an artful look at city dumpsters
Dumpsters will no longer be an eyesore in the city of Clearwater, which is providing all the supplies you'll need to give trash bins and artful look.
Worker critically injured after 25-foot fall in Clearwater
A construction worker is in critical condition after suffering a 25-foot fall Friday morning in Clearwater.
Clearwater makes rules for impending e-scooter trial run
Clearwater is a step closer to allowing e-scooters on the streets.
Last living link to Hiroshima bombing mission passes away
“I have no regrets about what I did,” Russell Gackenbach said. “We were at war. The Japanese and the Germans were working on the atomic bomb, just like we were. We just happened to get it first.”
Private firm announces plan to buy TechData
TechData, the 88th largest publicly traded company and one of the Bay Area’s largest employers, will be acquired by Apollo Management’s private equity firm in a deal worth $5.4 billion.
Missing 78-year-old Clearwater man with dementia last seen in Missouri
Authorities say a missing 78-year-old man from Clearwater who has been diagnosed with dementia and a traumatic brain injury was last seen more than 1,000 miles away in Missouri.
Clearwater spending $1.6 million to cut down on piled-up trash
The city of Clearwater is shelling out more than $1 million to buy six new trash systems and a truck to collect the garbage.
One dead, one injured in Clearwater crash
One person has passed away in a Clearwater crash that occurred before noon.
Kayaks, paddleboards stolen from autism support organization
Deputies are searching for the thieves who stole several kayaks and paddleboards from a Clearwater non-profit.
One wounded in shooting at Clearwater convenience store
One person was shot at a convenience store in Clearwater, and police said the shooter was arrested.
Man dies following disturbance at Clearwater McDonald's, police say
Clearwater police are investigating the death of a man accused of causing a disruption inside a McDonald’s.