Driver with canceled license calls 911 to speak with supervisor during traffic stop at...
A Tampa woman was arrested after rolling up her window and calling 911 to speak with a supervisor during a traffic stop at a local Walmart. A deputy was headed southbound on Interstate 75 near Mile Marker 318 when he noticed a black four-door sedan slowly driving in the fast lane on Saturday afternoon, according to...
Citizen group gets required signatures to put Scientology land sale to voters
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tuesday night, a citizens group in Clearwater got one step closer to its goal of voter approval for certain land deals. “Save the Garden” has been gathering signatures for months, worried the Church of Scientology will continue trying to buy part of a road where it wants to build L. Ron Hubbard Hall.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To ‘Karaoke Rage’ Shooting
A Florida man has pled guilty to what's been described as a "Karaoke Rage" in Clearwater. You don't want to sing the wrong song in front of this guy!. Performing karaoke comes with a lot of pressure. You're up on stage, in the bright lights, and expected to blow the audience away. There's lots of stress like if...
Stetson Law School alumni say no to school donations after Bondi congressional hearing fallout
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After members of the Stetson Law School alumni asked the school to denounce U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, they are now calling on graduates to hold back donations to the school. What You Need To Know. Members of the Stetson Law School alumni called on...
New Clearwater café offers workforce training and job opportunities for those with disabilities
CLEARWATER, Fla. — A new café in Clearwater provides career training and job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inclusive Grounds — The Arc Tampa Bay Café opened in December and is home to a living classroom. The café is an extension of The Arc Tampa Bay Culinary Institute,...
Big Jim’s 2.0: Steaks, speakeasy and a second act
SEMINOLE — A possible rebranding. Jazz nights. A revitalized speakeasy with new flooring and decor. High-end cocktails alongside the traditional, signature cuts of beef. A total of 32 domestic and international beers. A pursuit of quality ribs. Jim Reeves, wife Denise and daughter Joanne Chiappone have been...
North Redington Beach bans e-bikes from sidewalks; incumbents sworn in
NORTH REDINGTON BEACH — The Town Commission voted unanimously March 12 to ban electric bicycles from sidewalks, passing an ordinance on first reading that could take effect after one more vote. The action came as state legislators weigh their own e-bike safety measures. Locally, Commissioner John Messmore said a...
Defending Champ Viktor Hovland, Teen Sensation Blades Brown Part Of Appealing Valspar Championship Field
Valspar Championship Valspar Championship PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A strong field? How about nine of...
GUIDE: What to know for the 2026 Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
CLEARWATER, Fla. — In less than two weeks, the sand of Clearwater Beach is transforming into sculpted works of art. The Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival will return to Clearwater Beach for the 12th time, with this year's theme titled "United in Sand: Celebrating Sports & Spirit!" "This year’s...
Florida Orthopaedic opens expanded campus with dedicated urgent care
Florida Orthopaedic Institute St. Petersburg has opened a new medical campus on 5th Street North, expanding orthopedic services and introducing what the organization says is the city’s first urgent care clinic dedicated exclusively to musculoskeletal injuries. The facility, located at 10051 5th St. N., opened Dec. 8....

















