Clearwater FL

One of Clearwater’s newest restaurants is a paradise for cheese and carb lovers. Cheese Wheel Pasta & Pizza opened this summer at 1100 Cleveland St., and the cozy Italian spot has been earning rave reviews ever since. Freshly made pasta and hand-tossed, stone-fired pizzas are the main draw at...

The search continues for a missing 87-year-old grandfather who vanished a week ago. FOX 13’s Matthew McClellan reports.

You may remember Lance Williams who spent 15 years as a hard hitting reporter at WFLA News Channel 8. 20 years ago, I sat down with Lance when he was fighting the battle of his life against a dealy form of leukemia. He very nearly died. A bone marrow donor saved his life. At that time, Lance's wife Amy had one wish,...

Pinellas County commissioners voted to approve new rules to help keep a closer eye on pet retail stores.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — In a record-breaking year, the Salvation Army in Clearwater helped to coordinate and provide Christmas gifts to 2,241 local children. The agency's director of social services, Jilliann Perez, said they received more Angel Tree requests this year than any year in recent history. Last year, they...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pinellas County, FL – As holiday shopping and travel ramp up across Pinellas County, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to stay alert as seasonal crime risks increase. According to...

CLEARWATER — Legendary Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will bring his new road show to the Tampa Bay area for a performance on Sunday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $55.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. “Pure Imagination: Once...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new eaglet has been brought into the world. The chick, E26, hatched from its shell Thursday evening on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. This was after the chick struggled a bit, seemingly getting stuck, but then freeing its wings and head. “We have a Hatch!” the cam’s website said. […]

The Tampa-based and Pinellas County-based Humane Societies announced a huge plan to merge their two organizations and expand their support for local animals in Tampa Bay. The merger will become official in the New Year, with two of Tampa Bay’s most trusted animal welfare organizations joining forces for good on...

Pinellas County’s five remaining pet stores will face additional regulatory oversight after an investigation uncovered dozens of unreported puppy deaths. However, some commissioners believe the new rules unfairly target compliant retailers. ​Commissioners unanimously approved the regulations and penalties Tuesday...