Police: Clearwater man planned to kidnap young girl, throw her in trunk

Clearwater police said 26-year-old Jacob Holman was planning to kidnap a young girl and had begun collecting items on a list, including a condom, duct tape, a shovel, and gloves. Also on this list was written out "snatch up lil girl" and "throw in trunk."

Clearwater man accused of groping girl along sidewalk

Police in Clearwater say a 23-year-old man is behind bars after he groped a girl who passed him on the sidewalk.

6 years later, man accused of killing 2 in Clearwater hit-and-run heads to trial

It’s been six years since a Chicago couple was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Clearwater, but the man accused of leaving the scene says he didn’t realize he hit anyone.

Clearwater residents now get 50% off parking meter fees

The city of Clearwater wants to give its residents a break at the parking meter, launching a new discount program through the ParkMobile app.

One person shot in leg inside Clearwater Chick-fil-A, police say

An employee bailed out through the drive-thru window after a shooting inside a Chick-fil-A in Clearwater Friday morning.

Driver arrested for DUI following deadly Clearwater crash

The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Clearwater was arrested for DUI after the collision injuring one passenger and killed another, police said. Records show it was his second DUI arrest in about a year.

Clearwater man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges, hopes for light sentence

Robert Palmer faces close to five years in prison, which is likely what prosecutors may be asking for. But his attorney says, despite the video footage, Palmer is "a good man."

Clearwater police search for female suspect in stabbing

A stabbing in Clearwater left one person hospitalized and now police are searching for the suspect.

Clearwater man brings memories back to life with vintage video game

When Sebastian DiSalvo saw a vintage video game for sale online, he was immediately transported back to a time when he and his children would gather around the arcade console to play.

Pinellas deputies 'justified' in fatal Clearwater shooting

The state attorney announced the Pinellas County deputies involved in the Sept. 7 deadly shooting in Clearwater have been cleared, calling it a 'justifiable homicide.'

Ex-boyfriend pointed gun at man's head, later 'neutralized' by Pinellas deputies, police chief says

A man was shot dead by Pinellas deputies after he held a gun to another man's head at a Clearwater home, officials say. He entered the front yard, armed with a handgun, and appeared to be scanning for deputies' locations. Then, those deputies fired an "unknown amount of times."

Flags fly in tribute to servicemembers killed in Afghanistan

A VFW post in Clearwater has created a makeshift memorial for the men and women who died in Afghanistan a week and a half ago. They hope you’ll see it and take a moment to reflect.

Clearwater unveils plans for new Coachman Park

Visitors will be able to take advantage of a family area, with playgrounds and splash pads, plenty of green space with trails, a garden, and pond. There will also be a 4,000-seat amphitheater with a lawn that can fit 15,000 people for large concerts.

Attorney: Accused Capitol rioter will plead guilty, hopes to avoid prison

Federal prosecutors say it wasn't hard to spot Robert Palmer on the U.S. Capitol steps, wrangling with police. Now the Clearwater man will skip a trial and plead guilty to a felony.