Largo man charged with carjacking woman in Clearwater Mall parking lot

Matthew Uselton, 37, of Largo is facing charges of carjacking, grand theft auto and fraudulent use of a credit card after police say he carjacked a woman in the parking lot of the Clearwater Mall in January.

Lanes reopen on Courtney Campbell Causeway after separate crashes

All lanes of the westbound Courtney Campbell Causeway have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash on the west end of the span, while a separate eastbound crash has also been cleared.

Thieves target vehicles in Pinellas County parks parking lots

Police say at least three public parks in Pinellas County were targeted by criminals this week. The burglars smashed car windows in Clearwater to steal purses, wallets, and valuables.

Man used laser to damage Church of Scientology surveillance cameras, police say

Bob Harris told FOX 13 he was part of a tour in downtown Clearwater called the "Cult City Tour" that featured several buildings owned by the church.

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.

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.

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.  

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.