Once-bustling parks and beaches eerily quiet after COVID-19 forces closures
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
Before the novel coronavirus forced officials to order restrictions on public places and businesses, you could find a packed Curtis Hixon Park on any given day.
Clearwater Beach closed to stop spread of COVID-19
On a normal Saturday, Clearwater Beach would be crowded with people enjoying the beautiful weather. However, this Saturday it was completely empty.
On a normal Saturday, Clearwater Beach would be crowded with people enjoying the beautiful weather. However, this Saturday it was completely empty.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium closed, but rescue and rehabilitation continues
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium like many other places is closed to the public right now because of COVID-19. But their work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine life continues.
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium like many other places is closed to the public right now because of COVID-19. But their work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release marine life continues.
Clearwater Beach businesses experiencing the cost of COVID-19
The streets along Clearwater Beach were eerily quiet Friday, despite the fact that many were still on spring break.
The streets along Clearwater Beach were eerily quiet Friday, despite the fact that many were still on spring break.
PD: Officers will make sure Clearwater Beach remains empty when closure begins Monday, March 23
Clearwater Police say come Monday, Clearwater Beach will be totally empty, and they’ll be the ones enforcing it.
Clearwater Police say come Monday, Clearwater Beach will be totally empty, and they’ll be the ones enforcing it.
One person hospitalized following shooting in Clearwater
Clearwater police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Clearwater.
Clearwater police are investigating an early-morning shooting in Clearwater.
Clearwater City Council votes to delay closing beaches until Monday, March 23
Clearwater officials decided the city will wait until next week to follow other beach cities in the decision to close the sand -- in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clearwater officials decided the city will wait until next week to follow other beach cities in the decision to close the sand -- in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clearwater woman arrested after allegedly leaving kids in car at Costco
Pinellas County deputies arrested Patricia Yager Saturday morning after they say she left children in the car to pick up a carton of milk at Costco.
Pinellas County deputies arrested Patricia Yager Saturday morning after they say she left children in the car to pick up a carton of milk at Costco.
Clearwater police officers surprise 3-year-old boy on his birthday
Officers surprised a three-year-old boy, who dreams of becoming a policeman, on his birthday.
Officers surprised a three-year-old boy, who dreams of becoming a policeman, on his birthday.
Clearwater police searching for 2 women who pepper-sprayed T.J. Maxx employees
Clearwater police are searching for two women who pepper-sprayed T.J. Maxx employees after they tried to steal items from the store.
Clearwater police are searching for two women who pepper-sprayed T.J. Maxx employees after they tried to steal items from the store.
Tampa area stores running low on hand sanitizer as fears of coronavirus grow
At a Target in Clearwater, store shelves were completely empty of hand sanitizer with soap and other products running low.
At a Target in Clearwater, store shelves were completely empty of hand sanitizer with soap and other products running low.
Archaeologists find 44 possible unmarked graves from forgotten North Greenwood Cemetery
Clearwater leaders received its first confirmation of forgotten African American graves Friday, marking the first discovery of its kind the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay.
Clearwater leaders received its first confirmation of forgotten African American graves Friday, marking the first discovery of its kind the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay.
Clearwater medical clinic goes green in and out of the office
The staff of Advanced Medical of Florida gets together four times a year to pick up garbage along the beach, but they do much more for the environment all year long.
The staff of Advanced Medical of Florida gets together four times a year to pick up garbage along the beach, but they do much more for the environment all year long.
Thanks to firefighters' generosity, Clearwater boy gets outside for first time in years
Sean Findley is 12 years old and suffers from a terminal illness. He had no way of getting in and out of his house -- until some Clearwater firefighters stepped in.
Sean Findley is 12 years old and suffers from a terminal illness. He had no way of getting in and out of his house -- until some Clearwater firefighters stepped in.
Hotels tack on so-called resort fees, but you don't have to pay them, AG Moody says
If you're dreaming of a getaway full of colorful sunsets and white sand, make sure the hotel price you see accurately represents what you get.
If you're dreaming of a getaway full of colorful sunsets and white sand, make sure the hotel price you see accurately represents what you get.
Burglary suspects break into Clearwater marijuana dispensary at 4:20 a.m., police say
Clearwater detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding three suspects who broke into two medical marijuana dispensaries.
Clearwater detectives are asking for the public’s help in finding three suspects who broke into two medical marijuana dispensaries.
Clearwater medical marijuana burglaries may be tied to four others
A pair of Trulieve locations were ransacked by thieves within an hour of each other. Police say the thieves used brute force to break in through a “fortified window.”
A pair of Trulieve locations were ransacked by thieves within an hour of each other. Police say the thieves used brute force to break in through a “fortified window.”
Troopers arrest man accused of running red light and killing family of 3 in Palm Harbor
Troopers arrested Tanner Hackman, 22, Friday evening at his Clearwater home after he allegedly killed a family of 3 on February 1 when he ran a red light at the intersection of US-19 and Tampa Road and fled the scene.
Troopers arrested Tanner Hackman, 22, Friday evening at his Clearwater home after he allegedly killed a family of 3 on February 1 when he ran a red light at the intersection of US-19 and Tampa Road and fled the scene.
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Clearwater ransacked
Two medical marijuana dispensaries were burglarized in Clearwater early Friday morning.
Two medical marijuana dispensaries were burglarized in Clearwater early Friday morning.
Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training
With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.
With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.