The Sound undergoes sound check ahead of grand opening

With just two weeks before opening night, crews will spend most of Tuesday completing final audio checks for the sound system of Coachman Park's new music venue called "The Sound." 

Clearwater to vote on smoking, vaping ban at beaches and parks

Clearwater city leaders are expected to vote on the second reading of an ordinance Thursday afternoon banning cigarettes and vaping at city beaches and parks.

Palm Harbor man wins $1 million from scratch-off

The Florida Lottery announced that 50-year-old Gregory Alexopoulos claimed the $1 million prize from the 500X THE CASH Scratch-Off game on Wednesday.

Community gathers to remember service members at Crest Lake Park

The community gathered at Crest Lake Park in Clearwater to honor and remember service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Fire in Clearwater leaves five people without a home

At 5:30 on Sunday morning, Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire at 1000 Carlton St.

Clearwater Threshers pitcher from Italy chases all-American dream

Growing up, if someone referenced a ''pitch'' to Samuel Aldegheri, they most likely weren't talking about the type of pitching the 21-year-old lefty is used to.

500,000 gallons of raw sewage spills from Clearwater wastewater treatment plant

Hundreds of thousands of raw sewage spilled from a wastewater treatment plant in Clearwater, causing public utilities to monitor a nearby creek for changes.  

Clearwater paramedics fired after declaring man dead who was still alive

Almost three months ago, Thomas Maxwell was declared dead by Clearwater paramedics – but he wasn't. Now, the two first responders who were initially placed on administrative duty have been fired.

Regional resiliency summit kicks off with leaders hoping to better prepare for hurricane season

Hurricane season is just four weeks away, and Thursday, local and state leaders discussed stronger ways to prepare as a region at the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Leadership Summit.

Harley Davidson motorcycle up for grabs in Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch gala

The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch is hosting its annual gala this weekend – and you don't even need to attend to win a brand-new Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Sensory-therapeutic playground opens at Pinellas County school

Recess is usually a highlight during the day for students, and a new sensory playground at Paul B. Stephens ESE Center helps meet the needs of students. 

More than 20 foster children sue Clearwater foster family for decades of mental, physical, sexual abuse

More than 20 former and current foster children are suing a foster family in Clearwater. The lawsuit alleges decades of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Some of the alleged victims say they were subjected to manual labor from sun up to sun down, left with little food to eat and cruel living conditions.