16 years ago, Winter the dolphin was rescued from a crab trap line
It was 16 years ago when Winter the dolphin was rescued after she was caught in a crab trap line near Cape Canaveral. This weekend will be a somber celebration as the Clearwater Marine Aquarium marks that anniversary, which comes less than a month after Winter's death.
Man faces felony charges after 3-year-old finds gun, shoots himself
Kenneth Houston, 25, has been charged with felony culpable negligence after a three-year-old child got a hold of Houston’s gun and shot himself, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Clearwater man calls police after finding 5-foot snake hiding inside couch
A Clearwater man recently got a new couch, but it came with a surprise: a red tail python. Police physically removed the couch from his condo, plucked the 5-foot boa, and gave it a one-way trip to a pet store.
Clearwater police identify victim in weekend shooting; still searching for suspect
Clearwater police say the adult shooting victim from over the weekend remains in critical condition.
Clearwater man, child injured in 2 separate shootings
Clearwater police are investigating two separate shootings that sent a man and a child to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
Clearwater police investigating after body found floating at Sand Key Park
Clearwater police are investigating after the body of an adult man was discovered floating in the water Saturday afternoon.
Clearwater police: NY driver who caused Gulf-to-Bay crash had blood-alcohol level of 0.371
Clearwater police said the driver had a blood-alcohol level of 0.371 after crashing into guidewires and snapping a utility pole in half. The crash led to a total shutdown of Gulf-to-Bay during the afternoon rush hour.
'I-4 bandit' arrested again after robbing Clearwater bank, police say
Clearwater police say 55-year-old David Marc Ratcliff served time in federal prison after being convicted of armed bank robbery in the late 1990s. He was suspected of as many as 19 bank robberies along and near the Interstate 4 corridor two decades ago, earning him the nickname "the I-4 bandit."
Clearwater police searching for suspect in fatal shooting
The Clearwater Police Department is asking for help locating Amani Jackson, who they say shot and killed Alex Walker, 22, on Saturday afternoon.
Clearwater police investigating fatal shooting
An adult male was shot and killed in Clearwater Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Turkey Trotters thankful for Clearwater event's in-person return
In it’s 42nd year, Clearwater's annual race welcomed back participants to an in-person event after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to go virtual in 2020.
Boat captains, volunteers, business owners hold holiday fish fry for those in need
The night before Thanksgiving, a group of boat captains and volunteers shared their gifts from the sea, feeding bellies and souls of more than 150 people in need.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium prepares for weekend of Winter tributes
Preps are underway to celebrate the life of Winter the dolphin. This weekend, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is holding private memorials while inviting the public to stop by and share memories of the world-famous dolphin who died last Thursday.
Clearwater walking tour highlights city’s art
Art is bountiful throughout the city of Clearwater, but it’s not always easy to spot.
Naked Clearwater man tried to kill woman along Brevard highway, deputies say
Deputies in Brevard County say a naked Clearwater man was arrested for beating and choking a woman that he’d just hit with his car Thursday afternoon.
Body found at Countryside Community Park in Clearwater
Deputies say a body was found near the Countryside Recreation Center in Clearwater this morning.
How you can say goodbye to Winter the dolphin: CMA outlines memorial plan
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says there will be several events, both public and private, for fans to say goodbye to Winter the dolphin, the inspiration behind ‘Dolphin Tale.’
‘We did everything we could’: Winter the Dolphin died from intestinal torsion, vets say
Winter the Dolphin died from intestinal torsion, or a twisting of the intestines, according to veterinarians at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Boston bombing survivor with prosthetic leg shared special bond with Winter the dolphin
Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.
'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies
Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.