Clearwater News

Throughout the state, the construction and hospitality-industry sectors have posted significant job gains in the past year, as have white-collar sectors like financial activities and professional and business services.

Clearwater Mayor George N. Cretekos, left, and Redington Beach Mayor Nick Simons update Pinellas County Commissioners about the Gulf Boulevard beautification project April 15. This is an aerial view of the city of Clearwater's Beach Walk project on Clearwater Beach, which qualified for reimbursement from the Gulf Boulevard beautification project ... (more)

CLEARWATER, Florida, April 20. VINNY Marciano wrapped up an impressive week at the NASA Showcase Classic with two more national short course yards age group records today.

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Clearwater man April 18 wanted in connection with an April 8 robbery that occurred in front of the Trust Pharmacy, 36515 U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor.

On Thursday, the City Council unanimously authorized City Attorney Pam Akin to hire an outside mediator to seek a solution to a dispute over access to the sand on north Clearwater Beach.

I can see that a sewer line is being replaced at 72nd Street and Ninth Avenue N, but for several days nothing seems to be done.

Clearwater Police Chief Tony Holloway talks with Thornell Strawn. - Chief Holloway joined with the Postal Service in honoring letter carrier Thornell Strawn at his Post Office at 1851 N. Hercules Ave. in Clearwater.

Pinellas County's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March is down a full percentage point from March 2013, according to the reported released April 18 by Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Multiple Coast Guard rescue crews continue to search for the source of a mayday call received just after 8 p.m. Thursday, approximately 17 miles off of Venice Beach, Fla.

Top 40 supplier BIC Graphic announced that Bruno Bich, chairman of the board of BIC Group, recently visited the supplier's headquarters office in Clearwater, FL.

TAMPA, Fla. - The Cardiovascular Sonography Program at Nova Southeastern University's College of Health Care Sciences has received national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology .

Representing Tarpon Springs High School, 18-year-old Lavante Pope of Pinellas Park and 18-year-old Giulia De Lima of Clearwater were two of the three finalists in a cook-off March 30 at Your Pro Kitchen in Oldsmar; 17-year-old Tiffany Camocho from Dixie M. Hollins High School was the third finalist.

Tarpon Springs will soon be home to the largest and most technologically advanced gun range in the southeast United States.

The Florida Hospital North Pinellas received the highest score among local hospitals in the Consumer Report 2014 Safety and Mortality Ratings.

The city of Clearwater warns residents that companies promoting water testing and service line maintenance to homes are not associated with the city.

Pinellas County detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect who broke into Cox Air Conditioning & Heating property located at 2198 Calumet street in unincorporated Clearwater.

CLEARWATER, Florida, April 16. COMPETING in his final meet in the 13-14 age group, Michael Andrew kicked off the NASA Showcase Classic by lowering his 200-yard backstroke national age group record twice.

Pinellas County school officials have chosen two current principals to lead a pair of new elementary schools opening in August.

From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, the church will host an Easter carnival featuring an egg hunt, bounce house, games, food and free treats.

Christopher Weed pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to leaving the scene of a Clearwater accident in which he struck and killed a couple on a tandem bicycle.