Clearwater man arrested for DUI after striking, seriously injuring pedestrian
Clearwater police arrested Ezequiel Mezquite, 20, for driving under the influence after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured around midnight.
Clearwater police arrested Ezequiel Mezquite, 20, for driving under the influence after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured around midnight.
Centuries of systemic racism affects even the dead in Tampa Bay area
The national conversation around racial inequality and injustice reemphasizes the systemic racism throughout America’s past and historians say examples are seen in the lost African American graves being rediscovered in the Tampa Bay area.
The national conversation around racial inequality and injustice reemphasizes the systemic racism throughout America’s past and historians say examples are seen in the lost African American graves being rediscovered in the Tampa Bay area.
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
Three Pinellas County law enforcement agencies announce coming procedural changes
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.
In the two weeks since George Floyd’s death, there has been a growing movement calling for real, positive changes at local police departments to address racism and brutality.
Clearwater NAACP call on law enforcement to adopt citizen review boards
Police departments in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota all have citizen review boards, created years ago as a bridge between departments and the communities they serve.
Police departments in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota all have citizen review boards, created years ago as a bridge between departments and the communities they serve.
Clearwater Central Catholic High School seniors accept diplomas at unique, socially distant graduation
After four years of hard work, many seniors have been forced to experience their graduation virtually as leaders and educators take precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
After four years of hard work, many seniors have been forced to experience their graduation virtually as leaders and educators take precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crash closes westbound Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater
A crash Sunday afternoon closed Gulf to Bay Blvd. westbound in Clearwater.
A crash Sunday afternoon closed Gulf to Bay Blvd. westbound in Clearwater.
2 indicted in string of Bay Area ATM arsons
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Clearwater resident Mawdo Malick Sallah, 33, and South Carolina resident Kirk Douglas Johnson, 34, have been indicted for a string of interstate ATM arsons.
Pedestrian injured in Clearwater crash
Eastbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard have reopened after a pedestrian crash Wednesday morning.
Eastbound lanes of Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard have reopened after a pedestrian crash Wednesday morning.
Mixed reactions as more Bay Area attractions slowly reopen
Two of Tampa Bay's biggest marine-life attractions reopened Friday, continuing the steady stream of businesses welcoming customers for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a businesses to temporarily shut down.
Two of Tampa Bay's biggest marine-life attractions reopened Friday, continuing the steady stream of businesses welcoming customers for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced a businesses to temporarily shut down.
Clearwater closing portion of Cleveland Street for stores, restaurants to expand
Following similar announcements from Tampa and St. Petersburg, city officials in Clearwater said part of a major downtown street will be closed through the end of May to help businesses.
Following similar announcements from Tampa and St. Petersburg, city officials in Clearwater said part of a major downtown street will be closed through the end of May to help businesses.
Police: Man charged with DUI after driving car on Memorial Causeway recreational path
Clearwater Police arrested Tyler Keenan, 28, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday when he drove his car on the recreational path that runs alongside Memorial Causeway.
Clearwater Police arrested Tyler Keenan, 28, shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday when he drove his car on the recreational path that runs alongside Memorial Causeway.
Medical office provides lunch to nurses at multiple hospitals during Nurses Week
One Bay area doctor's office decided to give back to those nurses by gifting free lunches to six local hospitals.
One Bay area doctor's office decided to give back to those nurses by gifting free lunches to six local hospitals.
Overnight house fire displaces 4 in Clearwater
Four people were displaced after a Clearwater home caught fire early Saturday morning, according to the City of Clearwater.
Four people were displaced after a Clearwater home caught fire early Saturday morning, according to the City of Clearwater.
Clearwater sports company equipping healthcare workers with protective supplies
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
The sports manufacturing business has made more than 13 million PPE's in three months.
Bay Area Pregnancy Center moves annual fundraising walk online
May is a beautiful time of year for many walking fundraisers, however, right now local and state guidelines prohibit large groups gathering for any purpose.
May is a beautiful time of year for many walking fundraisers, however, right now local and state guidelines prohibit large groups gathering for any purpose.
Police: Boredom led man to drive on Sand Key beach
Clearwater police arrested John McGarry for driving approximately 35 miles per hour on the beach at Sand Key.
Clearwater police arrested John McGarry for driving approximately 35 miles per hour on the beach at Sand Key.
Pandemic's impact on hotels, tourism could be worse than Great Depression, experts say
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped a profitable start to 2020 on its head for the hotel industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic flipped a profitable start to 2020 on its head for the hotel industry.
Lab technician gives glimpse into COVID-19 test-kit processing lab
Next to the doctors and other healthcare workers saving lives daily are the BayCare medical technologists. BayCare labs are now processing all of their drive-through COVID-19 tests and they pulled back the curtain, giving FOX 13 a rare look inside their laboratories.
Next to the doctors and other healthcare workers saving lives daily are the BayCare medical technologists. BayCare labs are now processing all of their drive-through COVID-19 tests and they pulled back the curtain, giving FOX 13 a rare look inside their laboratories.
Clearwater sign shop making ready-to-install dividers to keep retail workers, customers safe
Many small businesses are adapting during these tough economic times, trying to keep the doors open and paychecks moving.
Many small businesses are adapting during these tough economic times, trying to keep the doors open and paychecks moving.