Long Island serial killer suspect charged with murdering former Clearwater resident

The announcement of an arrest of a suspected serial killer on Long Island, NY, on Friday hit close to home for a Clearwater woman who was a close friend of one of the victims.

Bay Area Boys and Girls Club members set sail on the adventure of a lifetime

A partnership between the Clearwater Yacht Club and the Boys and Girls Club Suncoast gave children the opportunity to explore the Bay Area in ways they never thought possible. 

Eric Gandy named police chief of Clearwater

The Clearwater Police Department named Eric Gandy their 14th chief of police on Wednesday. 

Tsunami strikes Clearwater Beach, but it's not what you might think: Here's what to know

An unexpected culprit toppled beach chairs along the sand at normally calm Clearwater Beach, Florida, last Wednesday. West Coast surfers might snicker at the cause, but the National Weather Service confirms the rare 4-foot (1.2 meter) wave was caused by a kind of tsunami, just not the kind you usually hear about.

CMA dolphin death investigations finds staff did nothing wrong

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium shared a report Thursday, detailing the results of an independent investigation into the deaths of four dolphins in 19 months.

Threshers' Justin Crawford following in father's footsteps

Justin Crawford has vivid memories of his father, four-time MLB all-star Carl Crawford, wowing fans at Tropicana Field. 

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.