Clearwater police target speeding, reckless driving with $75K FDOT grant
CLEARWATER, FLA. - The Clearwater Police Department will continue to combat speeding and aggressive drivers with a continuing grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. What we know:. A $75,000 contract started back on December 17, 2025, will help to pay for officers to work overtime shifts to target...
Bankrupt brewer Big Storm sells Clearwater property
Big Storm Brewing has sold its Clearwater property just a few weeks after a federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale as part of its wind down. The property, which sold for $5.5 million, is at 12707 49th St. The buyer is Tide LLC, whose bid was approved Jan. 26. According...
10 Florida Sandwich Shops That Never Advertise And Still Draw Crowds
Blink and you might miss some of Florida’s best sandwich shops, but locals never do. These low-key favourites skip flashy ads and social media buzz, relying instead on loyal regulars and packed lunch rushes to spread the word. Many have quietly served their communities for decades, building reputations one...
Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival returns to Coachman Park with live music and seafood this weekend
If your weekend plans currently involve staring at your phone and asking, “Do I really need to leave the house,” the 2026 Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival has a pretty strong rebuttal. Clearwater’s waterfront blues party is back at Coachman Park this Saturday and Sunday, and it is serving up the holy trinity of a great...
Nueva Cantina opening fourth location in Palm Harbor
The restaurant at 35903 US Highway 19 N is slated for the summer, making it the fourth Nueva Cantina since the brand's relaunch. The post Nueva Cantina opening fourth location in Palm Harbor appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .
New food hall has opened in St. Petersburg
Central Park Food Hall is now open for business, and that means a wide variety of options are available to diners in St. Petersburg. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine opens in the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete
One of Central Florida’s most well-known Turkish restaurants has officially arrived in downtown St. Pete. Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine is now open at 1246 Central Avenue on the ground floor of EDGE Collective, bringing Anatolian flavors and an Istanbul-inspired vibe to the EDGE District. Dinner service is currently...
Memorial held for Tampa detective killed in line of duty 20 years ago
On Wednesday, the Tampa Police Department held a memorial for one of their own.
Clearwater Ferry Crash Leaves PSTA Bracing For $500K Legal Brawl
PSTA board members today floated a plan to tap insurance proceeds to bring in outside legal muscle for claims tied to last year’s deadly Clearwater Ferry collision. Agency leaders outlined a strategy to retain an attorney to steer a growing tangle of criminal and civil cases tied to the crash.
Pinellas Park woman faces several felony charges after 110+ mph chase through Pasco County:...
The Florida Highway Patrol says a 29-year-old Pinellas Park woman led troopers on a chase Tuesday night through Pasco County, reaching 110–115 mph, running red lights and nearly causing multiple crashes before a PIT maneuver ended the pursuit. Troopers reported the driver, Desarae Ciocca, showed signs of impairment....

















