Guests of all species can now enjoy Clearwater Marine Aquarium's expansion
Clearwater Marine Aquarium is well known in the Bay Area as a marine animal rescue facility. Now, after 14 years in the works, guests are beginning to enjoy a brand new expansion that opened last fall, in the middle of the pandemic.
‘Do we have a problem?’ 2 teens arrested after altercation with Clearwater Beach lifeguard
Chase Moorer, 18, of Brandon, and Noah Dubose, 18, of Brandon, were arrested Saturday afternoon after police say they pushed a lifeguard on Clearwater Beach.
Clearwater researchers play key role in saving critically endangered species
Researchers from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute are working to keep the approximately 400 North Atlantic right whales from becoming extinct.
Man from Illinois killed crossing Clearwater street
Michael Patte, 45, of Woodstock, Ill was killed Friday night after being hit by a truck in Clearwater, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Arrest made after viral video shows teen running handcuffed from police vehicle on Clearwater Beach
Clearwater police arrested a teenager seen in a viral video escaping from the back of a police cruiser when his friend opened the door.
GPS-monitoring device links 19-year-old suspect to deadly Clearwater drive-by shooting
Police in Clearwater say they’ve identified and arrested the "chronic offender" who shot four people last week, killing one of them.
Clearwater man accused in Capitol riot granted bond, must surrender weapons, get mental health evaluation
Federal prosecutors say Robert Palmer is captured on video spraying a fire extinguisher at Capitol police and then throwing the empty canister at them.
Bay Area beaches, roadways packed during spring break
Spring break is well underway up and down the 35 mile stretch of Pinellas County beaches.
Like mother, like son: Clearwater officer follows in mom's footsteps
A new Clearwater police officer is following in his mother's footsteps. Officer Will Spelman was sworn in this morning, and his mom, 26-year veteran Lt. Laura Spelman, was there to pin on his badge. "When Will was 5, he dreamed of becoming a police officer; today that vision became a reality."
Guests can ‘go wild’ this week at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is known for its rescue and rehabilitation efforts with marine life. However, this week, the aquarium is hosting different animals that don’t call the water home.
Archeologists find more African American graves on private land in Clearwater
Archeologists in Clearwater can say with certainty they’ve found yet another African American cemetery – this time on private land that is home to FrankCrum company headquarters.
3 arrested for DUIs after wrong-way driver causes series of crashes on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Clearwater police arrested three drivers early Friday morning following a series of crashes on the Courtney Campbell Causeway that started with a wrong-way driver.
Multiple people injured in Clearwater shooting
A man and a woman were in serious condition Thursday night after being shot, according to the city of Clearwater.
Clearwater police search for suspect vehicle involved in deadly shooting that killed 1, injured 3
As of Tuesday morning, police are continuing to search for the person who shot four people. One of the victims has since passed away.
4 victims hospitalized, 1 critical, after shooting in Clearwater
Four people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in Clearwater Monday. One of them had to be flown to the hospital and was in critical condition, according to Clearwater police.
Driver cited after hitting child, adult bicyclists in Clearwater
A car crashes into two bicyclists, sending a mother and young son to the hospital. It happened Monday evening near downtown Clearwater.
Crews to begin search for graves at forgotten Black cemetery in Clearwater
Archaeologists will begin "ground-truthing" the site of another forgotten Black cemetery in the Bay Area to determine whether any graves are still there.
Clearwater couple charged with manslaughter, neglect after child's death
Investigators said the three children were malnourished, had bedsores, diaper rash, severely matted hair, and were unable to speak or even walk. One of the children was found dead in the couple's home.
Clearwater delays bridge lighting proposal
Even though city council members seemed to be behind an idea to illuminate the Clearwater's famed Memorial Causeway in LED lights, they delayed a plan to do so.
20,000-square-foot whale exhibit to open at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Next month, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium will open a larger-than-life exhibit.