Rollover Crash Causes Tie-Ups On U.S. 19 Monday Morning

Clearwater police are warning drivers to expect delays on U.S. 19 Monday morning after a rollover crash.

Man In Critical Condition After Being Beaten On Clearwater Beach

Police have arrested a Clearwater man and charged him with attempted murder in the beating Sunday.

Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash In Clearwater

Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a crash between a bicyclist and a vehicle on Sunday just before 6 p.m.

Clearwater House Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported

Clearwater Fire & Rescue personnel responded to a house fire at about 5:30 a.m. Monday morning at 630 Bryant St.

Early-Morning Crash Send Car Into Clearwater Home: Police

Clearwater police said the crash happened shortly before 5 a.m. Friday at Druid and Keene roads.

2 Students Stabbed At Clearwater High School Thursday: Police

Clearwater police said a suspect was in custody and classes were dismissed early following the stabbing at Countryside High School.

2 Students Stabbed At Countryside High School; School Resumes Friday

Two students were stabbed at Countryside High School in Clearwater and taken to a hospital, where they're in stable condition, police said.

Seminole Man Caught Watching Neighbor Charged With Voyeurism: Police

Pinellas County authorities said David Henning regularly snuck into his neighbor's yard wearing no pants or underwear to watch her.

Update: Clearwater Woman Struck, Killed By Lightning On Sand Key

A 73-year-old woman was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning on Wednesday evening on Sand Key.

Man Fatally Struck By Pickup Truck After Committing Theft: Sheriff

A 37-year-old Oldsmar man was killed Friday after being struck by a pickup truck in front of 13900 49th St. N, Clearwater.

Boy, 14, Threatened To Blow Up Clearwater Classroom: Police

An eighth-grade student was charged after threatening to blow up a classroom at Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater, police said.

​​Pinellas Sheriff's Deputies Honored At MADD Recognition Event

MADD honored a Pinellas deputy for apprehending more than 1,000 driving under the influence offenders.

Pinellas Resident Scammed Out Of $12,500 By Sheriff's Office Pretender

People are calling residents in Pinellas County and identifying themselves as a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office employee.

47-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot In Clearwater Apartment

Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department responded to a shooting just after 11 p.m. Friday at Highland Park Apartments.

Pedestrian Killed On Clearwater Road; Driver Charged: Police

Clearwater police have charged a man with DUI manslaughter after they said he was involved in a crash early Saturday morning.

6 Graduate From Sheriff's Corrections Academy

On Thursday, July 6, six Pinellas County Sheriff's Office deputy recruits were recognized for completing their Corrections Academy training.

Scooter Operator Strikes Back Of SUV, Suffers Significant Neck Injury

A 22-year-old man on a motor scooter suffered significant neck injuries when the scooter struck the rear of an SUV Friday.

Veteran Officer Eric Gandy Named 14th Police Chief Of Clearwater

Eric Gandy, who retired last year, will return to work to accept the role of Clearwater's police chief.

2 Women Injured In Fiery Single-Car Crash On U.S. 19 In Clearwater

​Clearwater police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a single-car crash in the southbound lanes of U.S. 19 near Drew Street.

Small Plane Crashes After Take-Off From Clearwater Airpark

The pilot was the only occupant of the plane and refused medical treatment on the scene.

2-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Clearwater Pool

The child, Ezra Ryan Lynch, was taken to Morton Plant Hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead.

24-Year-Old Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Fiery U.S. 19 Crash

Clearwater police said alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash.

42-Year-Old Missing Persons Case Closed By Pinellas Sheriff

Ronald Gilchrist went missing in October 1980. His body has been identified but the investigation into his homicide remains open.

Fire Burns Garage Of Clearwater Home; Family Displaced

Two adults and a child are receiving assistance from the Red Cross after their home caught fire Monday.

Dog Trapped On Abandoned Sailboat Rescued By Clearwater Marine Police

Police said they have no idea how long the dog was trapped on the abandoned sailboat before they rescued it.

Rescuing, Capturing Critters All In A Day's Work For Clearwater Cops

Clearwater firefighters also handle more calls to rescue birds caught in fishing line, cats stuck in trees and ducklings trapped in drains.

7 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography Filed Against Tampa Man

Detectives were able to trace the uploaded porn to 32-year-old Dominic Smarowsky of 4356 Hal Paul Circle, Tampa.

Clearwater Teen Killed Walking On Citrus County Highway: Police

The 17-year-old was walking on US-19 Friday morning when he was hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Gator Discovers There's 'No Swimming' For Reptiles In Clearwater Pools

The 5 1/2-foot-long juvenile gator just wanted to take a dip. Clearwater Police Officer Kyle Bingham found a more appropriate place to swim.

Clearwater Police Chief Retires After 30 Years

Slaughter, who was appointed chief in 2014, left the post for a new role as Clearwater's assistant city manager.

Wayward Boa Constrictor Deftly Captured By Clearwater Cop: Video

A red-tailed boa was captured by a Clearwater police officer after invading a Mexican restaurant early Monday.

Clearwater Family Displaced Following House Fire

Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department personnel responded to a house fire on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. at 1000 Carlton St.

Driver Was Stopped Before Fatal Crash; Internal Investigation Underway

Clearwater police say a Dunedin man charged with DUI manslaughter after striking a crane has been involved in a crash an hour earlier.

Clearwater Fire Crews Take Car Dashboard Apart To Rescue Trapped Cat

As crews were wrapping up after a small fire, a woman approached them and told them her cat had crawled up into the dash of her car.

Dunedin Man Accused Of Crashing Into Crane, Killing Woman Passenger

A Dunedin man has been charged with DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide after Clearwater police said he crashed into a crane.

Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Clearwater Man: Sheriff

The Pinellas sheriff's office has arrested a Clearwater man for possession of child pornography and transmission of child pornography.

See Ya Later, Gator; Reptiles Found Wandering Throughout Pinellas

In 2022, there were nine major and two minor gator attacks with no deaths, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers.

Florida To Make Narcan Available To All 1st Responders At Walmarts

This initiative will supply police, firefighters and other first responders with free naloxone, said Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Clearwater Medics Fired After Mistakenly Declaring Man Dead

The pair mistakenly declared a Pinellas County man dead in February after responding to a cardiac arrest call at his home, authorities said.

Man Arguing With Parrot Pulled Over For Erratic Driving In Clearwater

Troopers said the parrot became angry and began arguing because it wanted to return home while its owner wanted to go to Clearwater Beach.