IDF soldier shares experience of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks at Clearwater gathering: ‘One battle in a huge war’
An Israeli soldier was in Pinellas County to talk to people at the Chabad of Clearwater about his experience in the Israeli Defense Force on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas attacks.
Florida man accused of trying to kidnap teen from Clearwater gas station was known to frequent the area
Residents living near a Clearwater Circle K gas station, where a man is accused of trying to kidnap a teenage girl, said he was no stranger to the area.
Healthy bowls and wraps with a Mediterranean flair
Whether you want to create your own bowl or select one they make for you, Boustan in Clearwater has you covered.
Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police
A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.
Armed robbery at Clearwater gas station, police investigating
Clearwater police are investigating an armed robbery at a gas station.
10-year-old boy seriously burned at Clearwater home, flown to hospital
A 10-year-old Clearwater boy was flown to the hospital with serious burns Wednesday evening, according to first responders.
Swimmer dies after being found in water off of Clearwater Beach
A missing swimmer has been located and taken to the hospital, according to Clearwater Fire Rescue.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Nearly 2 dozen cats found living in squalor next to dead felines inside car at a Clearwater Starbucks: Police
A Largo man has been arrested after police say 21 cats were found malnourished, living in a dirty car alongside two dead felines.
City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company
Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes.
Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk
At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."
Thunder on the water: Offshore Nationals take over Clearwater Beach this weekend
Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.
Clearwater launches initiative to become first autism certified city in Florida
On Thursday morning, Clearwater community leaders launched an initiative to become the first autism certified city in Florida and the second in the country.
Woman charged with first-degree murder after shooting at Clearwater home: PCSO
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a woman has now been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a man's shooting death on August 19 in Clearwater.
Florida AG touts the arrests of 6 suspects linked to organized crime ring
Six members of an organized crime ring were taken down in Florida, according to the state’s attorney general.
Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
Missing teen last seen in Clearwater found safe
Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.
Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old at heart of Florida’s longest Amber Alert disappeared 25 years ago
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.
Clearwater resident can’t keep pet peacock, against city ordinance police say
The fate of a pet peacock is uncertain after Clearwater police say its owners are in violation of a city ordinance by having him.
New Clearwater fire station aims to improve safety, response times
Officials in Clearwater are cutting the ribbon Tuesday on a new fire station, replacing the previous decades-old location with a spacious, high-tech facility.