2 hospitalized after fire destroys Clearwater home

Two people are recovering in the hospital after an early morning fire destroyed a home in Clearwater.

Clearwater Salvation Army to give Christmas gifts to 2,000 kids, seniors despite hurricane setbacks

The Clearwater Salvation Army's Angel Tree program has persevered through challenges posed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This week, it will provide gifts to 2,000 Bay Area kids and senior citizens. 

Video: 12 old-stunned turtles warm up in Clearwater

A dozen Kemp’s Ridley turtles are recovering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after being stunned by the frigid waters of New England.

Man arrested for murdering coworker, Clearwater police say

More than a week after a man was found shot to death near an access road, Clearwater police have arrested his coworker on a murder charge.

Woman accused of trying shoot Clearwater smoke shop security guard after altercation

A Clearwater woman is facing multiple charges after police say she grabbed a gun at a Clearwater smoke shop and attempted to fire multiple rounds at the store's security guard.

Man arrested for driving through deadly crash scene in Clearwater, police say

A Largo man was arrested early Saturday morning for driving under the influence after he drove around emergency vehicles on a closed-off road as they were investigating a deadly motorcycle crash, according to Clearwater police.

'Runaway' African tortoise named T Pain rescued by Clearwater police

An African tortoise that ran, or walked slowly, away from his Clearwater home earlier this month has been reunited with his owner.

Philadelphia Phillies pledge up to $1 million to support Clearwater's hurricane recovery

AMPLIFY Clearwater announced Monday that the Philadelphia Phillies are pledging a matching grant of up to $1 million to help local businesses and residents rebuild after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Clearwater teen arrested after threatening to kill Pinellas County commissioner online, deputies say

A 17-year-old Clearwater boy was arrested on Saturday after telling Pinellas County Board of County Commissioner Chris Latvala that he would “blow his head off" on social media, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Clearwater police investigating man's death as a homicide

Clearwater police have confirmed they're investigating a man's death as a homicide after his body was found early Sunday.

Man found dead in Clearwater, police investigating

A man was found dead in the 21000 block of U.S. 19 N early Sunday morning, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Visitors can stay in a houseboat while vacationing in Clearwater

With the end of hurricane season in sight, the prospect of enjoying the Gulf waters becomes less of a gamble and more of a vacation experience.

Clearwater holds community meeting to discuss FEMA 50 percent rule

Whether to sell or rebuild is a question on the minds of many people in Clearwater after their homes were destroyed by hurricanes. If residents do choose to rebuild, they have to follow the 50 percent rule, which could mean having to raise their home several feet.

Clearwater police searching for suspect after argument led to deadly shooting

Clearwater homicide detectives say they are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man dead and injured his girlfriend.

Tampa Area airports find many guns in luggage over Veterans Day Weekend: TSA

Thirteen loaded firearms were taken from passengers while they boarded flights from three different Tampa Bay Area airports, according to TSA.