City of Clearwater moves forward with appraisal process to create city-owned electric utility company

Before the City of Clearwater decided to greenlight the appraisal process to create a city-owned electric utility company, residents voiced their support while Duke Energy employees touted how much they did for the community after last year's hurricanes. 

Clearwater council rejects proposal to rename street after Charlie Kirk

At Monday’s Clearwater City Council meeting, Council Member Ryan Cotton proposed renaming Court Street, a two-mile main artery running through downtown, to "Charlie Kirk Way."

Thunder on the water: Offshore Nationals take over Clearwater Beach this weekend

Clearwater Beach will transform into a racing hotspot this weekend as the 2025 XINSURANCE Clearwater Offshore Nationals bring nearly 90 high-powered race boats to the Gulf of Mexico.

Clearwater launches initiative to become first autism certified city in Florida

On Thursday morning, Clearwater community leaders launched an initiative to become the first autism certified city in Florida and the second in the country.

Woman charged with first-degree murder after shooting at Clearwater home: PCSO

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a woman has now been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a man's shooting death on August 19 in Clearwater.

Missing teen last seen in Clearwater found safe

Clearwater police say a missing teen has been found safe after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement put out a statewide alert.

Where is Zachary Bernhardt? 8-year-old at heart of Florida’s longest Amber Alert disappeared 25 years ago

Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, exactly one year before the 9/11 attacks, Leah Hackett told police she tucked her 8-year-old son Zachary Bernhardt into bed, went for a middle-of-the-night swim in the community pool and returned to an empty apartment, sparking Florida’s longest-running Amber Alert.

New Clearwater fire station aims to improve safety, response times

Officials in Clearwater are cutting the ribbon Tuesday on a new fire station, replacing the previous decades-old location with a spacious, high-tech facility.

FEMA's new flood maps put parts of Clearwater in flood zone for first time

FEMA has proposed updated flood maps that now include some Clearwater neighborhoods, following unprecedented flooding during Hurricane Helene last year.

Coach arrested after multiple fights break out at youth football game: CPD

A youth football coach from Gainesville has been arrested after multiple fights broke out at a youth football game at the Countryside Sports Complex in Clearwater, according to police.

Clearwater cross guards preparing ahead of first day of school

As parents and their students are grabbing last-minute school supplies and getting ready for the first day of school, school crossing guards are also getting ready.

Hulk Hogan’s daughter didn’t attend his funeral: Here’s what she did instead

Hulk Hogan’s family and friends said goodbye to the iconic wrestler in a private ceremony in Clearwater on Tuesday, but his daughter, Brooke, was reportedly absent. 

Pinellas Schools police sergeant who died while on duty honored at funeral

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Pinellas County Schools Police Sgt. Greg Graff, who died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Hulk Hogan's funeral set for Tuesday in Clearwater

Family and friends of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will say their final goodbyes Tuesday at a private funeral service in Clearwater.