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.

Pier 60 Sugar Sand Fest economic impact expected to top last year's $30M

For more than two weeks, thousands of people have walked through time told by incredible sand sculptures on Clearwater Beach at the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. 

Father-son street performing duo honored at Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival

The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival on Clearwater Beach, which ends Sunday, honors some of the best in pop culture history. But just outside of that tent is some more history - a street performer who’s being honored as he holds down the world’s second-oldest profession.

SCPA Pet walk raises more than 150 thousand dollars for shelter animals

The 32nd Annual SPCA Tampa Bay Pet walk fundraiser commenced at North Straub Park in St. Pete and The OCC Roadhouse & Museum in Clearwater Saturday, and it was quite a paws-itive start to the weekend.