Clearwater FL

When Florida outlawed dog racing in 2018, questions swirled about the fate of Derby Lane, the country’s longest continually running greyhound track. Set on 130 acres near the Gandy Bridge in unincorporated Pinellas County, the site seemed destined for a major transformation. But for years it lingered in obscurity.

CLEARWATER — The Clearwater Marine Aquarium was riding expansion plans coming into the new decade, buoyed by rising attendance and revenue. And then came the death of its star attraction — a world-famous dolphin named Winter with a prosthetic tail and movie credits. A string of other dolphin deaths, a voyeurism...

LARGO, Fla. — A third person has been arrested in connection to the case where 12 dogs were dumped at a Largo park, leading to one puppy's death. Largo police said Toilea Fetuuaho was arrested Wednesday morning on obstruction charges. Officers say she is the sister of Maryanne Gamble, one of the suspects previously...

HCA Florida Largo Hospital is preparing to open a new freestanding emergency room facility in Clearwater. The 10,860-square-foot building, at 2209 State Road 580, is a $22.5 million investment in the community. It features 11 treatment rooms, said HCA Florida Largo Hospital chief operating officer Mari Elliott. These...

A court hearing for two defendants accused in a Pinellas County dog-dumping case drew animal advocates to the courthouse, with supporters calling for accountability in the abandonment of dogs at a Largo park.

LARGO — Like most cities its size, Largo has numerous breweries, bars, pubs and taverns, each with distinct branding and marketing approaches. Some occupy prominent locations on main roads or busy strip plazas. Others use theme nights, colorful décor or advertising to attract customers. Commerce Brewing follows a...

Florida might be famous for beaches, oranges, and alligators, but I found a hidden gem that proves the Sunshine State also knows salads. But the locals insisted this was the thing to try. Walking into the classic restaurant, I was hit with the smell of fresh greens, citrus, and a...

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Department of Solid Waste said it can help residents with a fresh, clean start to the year. It’s offering a new cleaning service for residents and businesses. Crews are now professionally clean their garbage and recycling bins. The Cart Cleaning Service is available for...

TAMPA, Fla. - Once again, TECO customers are seeing higher electric bills after a new base rate increase. This marks the fourth time TECO bills have gone up over the last 13 months. What we know:. For a typical TECO customer — using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity — this latest...

HOLIDAY, Fla. — Pasco County Sheriff’s Office deputies are asking for the public’s help in an investigation involving an illegally dumped vessel. According to the sheriff’s office, an unknown suspect dumped a vessel on county property Dec. 20 in the area of Gulf Trace Boulevard and Inlet Breeze Way in Holiday. The...