Clearwater Main Library Reopens 4 Months After Flood

The library has been closed since Sept. 6, when a fire sprinkler pipe failed, soaking 16,000 books, the city of Clearwater said.

Clearwater Offers 150 Free Compost Bins To Residents Who Take Course

Residents who take the virtual composting course can qualify to receive a free composting bin.

Pinellas Tax Collector Employees Sock It To Us For Children In Need

Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas and members of his team delivered 2,047 pairs of socks to the nonprofit, Clothes to Kids.

Father, Son Surprised With Fully Furnished New Home In Clearwater

The Habitat for Humanity home was fully furnished and stocked thanks to Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron's and the Milkey Family Foundation.

City's Biggest Annual Cleanup Effort Takes Place In Clearwater

The Big Cleanup Clearwater 2023 opening ceremony will take place Friday, Oct. 13 at 9:15 a.m. at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach.

Rescued Dolphins Rosie And Rudy Ready For Visitors At Aquarium

Two rescued rough-toothed dolphins have spent months adapting to one another and are ready to meet the public at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Celebrate Halloween With Creepy Sea Creatures At Clearwater Aquarium

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium will transform into a Halloween Spooktacular from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31.

A Breath of Fresh Air:

How Tampa Bay Mold Inspection Became a Lifesaver

Clearwater To Welcome Dignitaries From Sister City In Mexico

The cities of Clearwater, Florida, and Ixmiquilpan, Mexico, will officially sign an agreement at a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Coach Sex Abuse Death | Teen Drives 132 MPH | Python Hunt: FL News

Leprosy Cases Increase | Shark Bites Swimmer | 1st Drive-Thru Wawa | Parkland Shooting Re-Enactment | $15M Lottery Win | Boy Dies Diving

Swim With Orcas | Kidnapping Hoax | Holocaust Victim Targeted: FL News

Marine's Death | 1 Dead In Yacht Fire | Guilty Plea In Jan. 6 Riot | Porsche Stolen From Museum | Arrest In 1993 Murder | Officer Shooting

Habitat For Humanity Celebrates Record-Breaking Builds, Expansion

Habitat for Humanity Pinellas-Pasco hosted an open house to celebrate the expansion of its headquarters in Clearwater.

FL Deputies Save Manatee, Holding Its Head Above Water For 2 Hours

Pinellas Marine Deputy Jill Constant is on a constant watch for marine animals in distress.

Florida Senator Appointed President, CEO Of Hope Villages Of America

Sen. Nick DiCeglie will play a vital role in guiding its strategic direction and driving positive change within the Tampa Bay area.

Death Of Dolphin Apollo Mourned At Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Apollo, an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who had lived at the aquarium since 2021, died at the age of 4 years old.

New Abuse Services Leader Named At Hope Villages Of America

Longtime advocate John Long has been appointed the new vice president of the abuse services division at Hope Villages of America.

Pineapple Projects Celebrates 50th Furnished Home In Pinellas County

The Pinellas County-based nonprofit launched during the pandemic assists families that are starting over.

​Habitat ReStores Receive Donation Of Hotel Furniture From Sheraton

Pinellas and West Pasco Counties' ReStores received a large donation of furniture courtesy of Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach.

1st Tarpon Springs Habitat For Humanity Homeowner Pays Off Mortgage

Mary Scott-Taylor paid off her 25-year mortgage note three years early.

Clearwater Beach Named Top Beach In South By USA Today Readers

Clearwater Beach earned the No. 1 spot out of 20 nominees in this year's USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Sea Turtle Nest Count Increasing, How FL Residents Can Help

Five species of sea turtles nest along Florida beaches, including leatherbacks, green sea turtles, loggerheads, Kemp’s ridley and hawksbill.

Seagull Is Free Bird Thanks To Clearwater Firefighters

The crew raised its ladder truck to free a seagull that was trapped in some electric wires outside a Clearwater Beach hotel.

Shenandoah The Loggerhead Heads For Home After Rehab In Clearwater

Clearwater Marine Aquarium released a 250-pound loggerhead turtle named Shenandoah back into the wild after almost three months of rehab.

Rosie The Rough-Toothed Dolphin Moved To Home At Clearwater Aquarium

Rosie was found stranded around Valentine's Day and has now been transferred to her new home at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Pelican Snagged By Fishing Hook And Line Freed by Clearwater Rescuers

The pelican was found tangled in the fishing line on the south part of Clearwater Beach with a fishing hook snagged in its body.

Fallen Clearwater Police Officers Remembered At Memorial Ceremony

Attendees paid tribute to Patrolman Harry L. Conyers Jr., Patrolman Peter M. Price, Patrolman John F. Passer and Patrolman Ronald J. Mahony.

Sand Key Park Mobility Mat Ribbon-Cutting And Community Celebration

The public is invited to an official ribbon cutting and huge community beach party to celebrate a new addition to the shoreline.

Clearwater's Fallen Officers To Be Honored During Ceremony Friday

The Clearwater Police Department and FOP Lodge 10 will honor Clearwater's fallen officers at a service Friday morning.

Hope Villages Of America To Benefit From Winn-Dixie Bloomin’ 4 Good

Every $12.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good Bouquet sold at Winn-Dixie in Largo will benefit Hope Villages of America.

Clearwater Police Add New Skill Set To Resumes: Babysitting

When the mother of three young children had to be taken to the hospital unexpectedly, Clearwater police stepped in to babysit the kids.

Cross-Country Trek In '71 VW Beetle With 1M Miles Starts In Clearwater

A Clearwater woman's VW Beetle is nearing 1 million miles, one of the top original engines with the most miles in the world.

Clearwater Manatee Center Called Historic Step To Fight Extinction

Construction of a critical care center for manatees at the Clearwater aquarium is in response to an unprecedented number of manatee deaths.

Clearwater Beach Finalist In USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

The city of Clearwater is urging residents to vote once a day for Clearwater Beach​ until polls close on Monday, May 22, at noon.

68 Tampa Bay Veterans Treated To Honor Flight, Tour Of DC Monuments

This was the 43rd flight of Tampa area military veterans to Washington, D.C., organized by Honor Flight of West Central Florida.

PIE To Host Welcome Home Event For 43rd Honor Flight Tuesday

Among those taking the 43rd Honor Flight will be 104-year-old Herbert Bennett and 100-year-old Roy Caldwood, both World War II veterans.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium To Break Ground On Manatee Rescue Facility

Construction of the new facility in Clearwater comes at a time when the species is experiencing a record number of deaths.

Pinellas County Tax Collector Makes A Splash With Donate Life Florida

Tax collector employees are raising awareness and funds for for lifesaving organ donation.

Tampa Bay Area Hooters Celebrates 7th Habitat For Humanity Build

Employees volunteered 234 hours during their seventh home build.

Habitat For Humanity Chapter Named Energy Star Partner Of The Year

Habitat of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties recognized for building energy efficient, new construction for deserving families.

Sea Turtle, Seabird Nesting Season Begins In FL, How To Protect Nests

Starting in April, beach-goers need to watch where they step. Threatened and endangered Florida shorebirds and sea turtles will be nesting.