Good Samaritans pull man from burning car in Clearwater

A car caught fire Friday afternoon on Gulf to Bay Boulevard in Clearwater, and a man was trapped inside until good Samaritans ran over and dragged him to safety.

Local food bank serving 32% more people since government shutdown

Several non-profits and food banks are stepping up to help people affected by the government shutdown. One of them, Good Neighbors, said it has seen a 32% increase in the number of people it’s helping just over the past few weeks.

New legislation aims to protect domestic violence victims and target serial abusers

In Tallahassee, new legislation has been filed with the goal of enhancing protections for domestic violence victims and addressing the issue of serial abusers. Advocates argue that this bill addresses critical gaps in the current system, particularly concerning restraining orders and missed opportunities for intervention.

FDLE cancels Missing Child Alert for 4 kids

A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for four kids that were last seen near the 300 block of South Gulfview Blvd. in Clearwater.

Kapok Tree Inn: Clearwater's Palace of Grandeur

Before the age of theme parks and endless dining chains, one Clearwater spot defined a unique brand of Florida opulence: the Kapok Tree Inn.

Pretrial hearing for Jeffry Knight months after deadly Clearwater Ferry crash

The Pinellas County businessman who is accused of crashing into the Clearwater Ferry in April, killing one person and injuring several others, has a pretrial hearing on Monday afternoon.

Two injured in Clearwater stabbing: Police

Clearwater police are investigating an early Thursday morning stabbing that sent two men to the hospital.  

Neurologists treating MS see increase in patient demand, shortage of specialists

Patients suspecting they have multiple sclerosis (MS) are encountering significant delays in accessing specialist care, with some waiting up to six months for a diagnosis. 

IDF soldier shares experience of Oct. 7 Hamas attacks at Clearwater gathering: ‘One battle in a huge war’

An Israeli soldier was in Pinellas County to talk to people at the Chabad of Clearwater about his experience in the Israeli Defense Force on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas attacks.

Healthy bowls and wraps with a Mediterranean flair

Whether you want to create your own bowl or select one they make for you, Boustan in Clearwater has you covered.

Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police

A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.

Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor

Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.