Clearwater driver arrested after slamming into concrete wall on U.S. 19, causing hours-long lane closures
A Clearwater driver is behind bars after slamming into a concrete wall on U.S. 19, closing the southbound lanes for about four hours early Tuesday morning.
Anonymous donor provides 13,000 turkeys to Salvation Army for Thanksgiving dinners
Monday, two semitrucks full of Thanksgiving turkeys arrived before the sun came up at the Salvation Army’s Clearwater campus.
Thanksgiving travel at Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
Plans to auction Big Storm Brewing approved to recover money for alleged victims of Leo Govoni
Big Storm Brewing will soon be under new ownership after a federal judge approved plans to sell the company at auction, marking the latest effort to repay the alleged victims of Leo Govoni.
Clearwater firefighters reunite with dog they rescued from house fire
There was a heartwarming reunion between firefighters and a dog they rescued in a house fire earlier this month.
Clearwater nonprofit reopens renovated kitchen and dining hall
The Homeless Empowerment Program in Clearwater reopened its renovated dining hall and kitchen Wednesday.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium reports record-breaking sea turtle nesting season
Just before sunrise from April through October, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle nesting team documents sea turtle activity on Pinellas County’s beaches.
Dog rescued from smoke-filled home after kitchen fire ignites
A dog was rescued from a fire that sparked in the kitchen of a Clearwater home Friday afternoon, city officials said.
Businesses feeling pinch as Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina makeover gets underway
Work is moving full speed ahead at the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina, a hub for charter boats, tour companies and fishermen.
Good Samaritans pull man from burning car in Clearwater
A car caught fire Friday afternoon on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, and a man was trapped inside until good Samaritans ran over and dragged him to safety.
Local food bank serving 32% more people since government shutdown
Several non-profits and food banks are stepping up to help people affected by the government shutdown. One of them, Good Neighbors, said it has seen a 32% increase in the number of people it’s helping just over the past few weeks.
New legislation aims to protect domestic violence victims and target serial abusers
In Tallahassee, new legislation has been filed with the goal of enhancing protections for domestic violence victims and addressing the issue of serial abusers. Advocates argue that this bill addresses critical gaps in the current system, particularly concerning restraining orders and missed opportunities for intervention.
Clearwater leaders say city has ‘urban renaissance’ feel with downtown construction projects starting
The revitalization of downtown Clearwater has been a long-discussed topic, but city leaders say they’re on the cusp of a construction boom that will transform the city.
FDLE cancels Missing Child Alert for 4 kids
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for four kids that were last seen near the 300 block of South Gulfview Blvd. in Clearwater.
Stabbing suspect accused of attacking man who asked for a cigarette at a Clearwater gas station
One man is in the hospital and another is behind bars after a stabbing Wednesday morning at a Clearwater gas station.
Kapok Tree Inn: Clearwater's Palace of Grandeur
Before the age of theme parks and endless dining chains, one Clearwater spot defined a unique brand of Florida opulence: the Kapok Tree Inn.
Multiple victims after ATM scheme at Clearwater Wells Fargo, 2 arrested made: police
Clearwater police have arrested two suspects who they say were involved in a scheme to steal from multiple customers at a Wells Fargo ATM.
Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight months after deadly Clearwater Ferry crash
The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon.
Two injured in Clearwater stabbing: Police
Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.
Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists
Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis.