City of Clearwater finds recyclables haven't been processed since June 2022

The City of Clearwater is sorting through a big mess after finding out they haven't been recycling anything since the summer. All bins filled with recyclables went straight to the dump.  

International dental program hopes to help fill void in underserved communties

Dentists from other countries usually have to go back to school in order to practice in the U.S. A local university is putting international dentists on the fast track in hopes of filling a shortage and helping underserved communities. 

Weekend gun violence: 3 dead after 5 shootings around Tampa Bay

At least five people were injured, including several children, and three lost their lives during five separate shootings around the Bay Area over the weekend. 

Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.

Create art, splatter paint and learn new skills at Clearwater studio

If your goal in the New Year is to tap into more of your creative side, there’s a studio in Clearwater that might be able to help.

Couple's nutcracker collection becomes unique holiday tradition at Country Skillet in Clearwater

The dozens of nutcrackers displayed on shelves at the Country Skillet Restaurant in Clearwater are the centerpiece to a never-ending love story. It's a collection that was assembled by a Clearwater couple. 

Clearwater man's good deed to homeless couple nearly lands him in prison for three felonies

A Clearwater man thought he was doing a good deed when he took in a homeless couple, but six weeks later, he was in the county jail charged with three felonies and looking at years in prison. 

'World's kindest menorah' in Clearwater shares powerful message against anti-Semitism

A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it. 

Coast Guard crews conduct helicopter rescue for sailboat of Pasco County's coast

The U.S. Coast Guard in Clearwater conducted a helicopter rescue on a family of four, including two children, Sunday when their sailboat broke down off the coast of Pasco County.

10 cold, stunned sea turtles found in Cape Cod Bay receiving care at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for their sea animal rescues. Last week, they received 10 cold, stunned sea turtles from the Cape Cod area that are now getting warmed up, so they can be ready for release. 

CMA honors Winter’s legacy with ‘Rescue Days’ on the anniversary of her rescue

Clearwater Marine Aquarium held its annual rescue days this weekend to give the community a chance to learn about the animals it has saved and meet with a variety of rescue groups.   

Police: Woman arrested for setting Clearwater home on fire, killing two cats

A woman was arrested for setting a Clearwater home she was a resident of on fire. The Clearwater Police Department said they had been searching for her since the fire on December 1.

Clearwater Beach Walk gets first major renovation since it was built in 2008

Construction on Beach Walk in Clearwater Beach has begun. The pedestrian walkway runs more than a mile from South Gulfview Boulevard to Mandalay Avenue.

Clearwater PD: Florida man had sex with dog in front of people; damaged church property, mailbox

An Orlando man was in Clearwater where he had sex with a goldendoodle in front of adults and a child, damaged a nativity display at a nearby church, and tried to steal a vehicle, police said.

Clearwater police search for suspect who set house on fire

Clearwater police said the suspect who set a house on fire Thursday lived here, and they are trying to track her down.