Police say man smoked crack cocaine before fatal crash on Courtney Campbell Causeway

Wilbur French, 57, is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges following a fatal crash that closed a portion of the Courtney Campbell Causeway Saturday night, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

Clearwater launches incentive program to help revitalize downtown

Often recognized as having one of the world’s best beaches, Clearwater wants its long-overlooked downtown to share the love.

Police: Motorcycle crash seriously injures baby being held on stepfather's lap

A 17-month-old baby girl suffered serious injuries when her stepfather crashed his motorcycle while holding her on his lap, according to the Clearwater Police Department.

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.