Clearwater FL

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A community coalition with the goal of stopping the Church of Scientology from purchasing public roadways says they’re reaching a critical deadline. The group Save the Garden has been working to collect signatures for a ballot initiative that would keep the City of Clearwater from vacating a public...

Police in Florida helped rescue a “dehydrated” snake that was found curled up on a car hood over the weekend, officials said. The Clearwater Police Department said Sgt. Hinkebein and Officer Roy on Sunday carried out “an unusual catch of a slithery suspect” Sunday after they were called to the 1300 block of Franklin...

Central Florida drug traffickers were apprehended after eventually surrendering to law enforcement. Following a search warrant in Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detained three people and seized various firearms, narcotics, and ammunition. Local deputies and the HCSO SWAT team served a...

Detectives later found an AirTag tracking device taped beneath the victims' vehicle.

Timeshare owners in Pinellas County said they've been given few answers, so they're turning to 8 on your side for help.

HOLIDAY, Fla. - A Precautionary Boil Water Notice Advisory is in effect for hundreds of residents in Holiday, according to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority. Crews repaired a water main break along Carioca Rd. on Monday morning, but now, 750 homes in the Aloha gardens area are being urged to boil their water...

Schools of Hope charter school operators are preparing to potentially move onto public school campuses under recently adopted state guidelines, with one charter operator stating his intent by sending out dozens of letters to districts. Aaron Mesmer reports.

A New York man riding a jet ski in Florida injured two children, ages 7 and 8, after ditching his rented Yamaha WaveRunner and letting it crash into another rider who had the kids with him, cops say. The post Man drunk on 'Twisted Tea' in WaveRunner race injures 2 kids after jumping off before crash: Police first...

Sanding Ovations, one of the Tampa Bay region’s most beloved festivals, is making a comeback. This November, Treasure Island will be home to world-class sand sculptures as Sanding Ovations presents “The Gallery of Sand.” The festival takes place on two weekends this year, with activities and viewings planned for...

The history of bomba and plena is the story of the Puerto Rican soul. Born from labor, from song, and from resistance, both musical expressions have transcended generations, preserving in their essence the Taíno heritage that is part of Puerto Rico’s national identity. In the fields of Loíza, northeast of San Juan,...