Majority of city board now has ties to Church of Scientology

In the 1970s, the Church of Scientology moved into downtown Clearwater with what the FBI said was called "Project Normandy," the church’s plan to establish "area control."

Man charged in deadly parking lot shooting claims 'Stand Your Ground'

A man charged with first degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor during a parking dispute claims he was defending himself. 

Clearwater For Youth scholarship program makes education dreams come true

With the help of funds from the Clearwater For Youth scholarship program, Ashley Holsten is walking through the door to success at St. Petersburg College.

Driver leaves scene after hitting 12-year-old on bicycle in Clearwater

A 12-year-old girl is recovering from being hit by a car while crossing the street on her bicycle Sunday afternoon. The driver who hit her has yet to be identified.

Allegiant, PIE partnership extended through 2024

Improvements have been underway at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), but even more could be on the way. 

Woman whose home was damaged by 11-foot gator gets repairs

The Clearwater woman whose home was damaged when an 11-foot gator came crashing in back in May is finally getting much-needed repairs. 

Church of Scientology faces lawsuit from four women

The Church of Scientology is facing a major lawsuit. Its leader and a popular TV actor are being sued by four women who say the actor sexually assaulted them. 

98 people become US citizens at ceremony in Clearwater

Nearly 100 people became United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Clearwater on Friday.

Roy Halladay monument unveiled in Clearwater

Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay is forever immortalized at Jack Russell Stadium.

Mother-to-be widowed after dispute turns deadly in Clearwater

Samantha Omasta and her husband recently found out they were pregnant but their life together came to an end last weekend when Derek Omasta was shot and killed. 

Coast Guard "angels" return from Bahamas

Coast Guard crews from Clearwater were the first rescuers on the scene after Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas. So far, they’ve rescued over 200 people, and their work continues.