01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Local News for Clearwater, Florida
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
Clearwater police seek suspect in fatal stabling
CLEARWATER – Clearwater police are still looking for a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred about 3 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Sunset Lounge, 2558 Sunset Point Road. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.
01/28/2021
Clearwater police seek suspect in Wells Fargo robbery
Clearwater Police officers responded to a bank robbery call about 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Wells Fargo Bank, 2699 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.
01/28/2021
Clearwater partners with Sheriff’s Office on mental health unit
CLEARWATER – When it comes to dealing with mental health-related calls, Police Chief Dan Slaughter says officers are outgunned. They lack the resources, time, and training needed to offer long-term solutions to those suffering from mental illness, he told City… Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Clearwater council not quite ready to raze former City Hall site
CLEARWATER – Using words like “hideous,” City Council members have not been shy about expressing their dislike for the appearance of the former City Hall building. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Clearwater instructor named Pinellas Teacher of the Year
Pinellas County’s top teacher was named Jan. 21 during a Facebook live event. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Clearwater police looking for subject responsible for the bank robbery at the Wells Fargo on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater Police officers responded to a bank robbery call at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2020. The robbery occurred at the Wells Fargo located at 2699 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Police say that a male entered the bank and implied he had a weapon and demanded money before fleeing the scene. He is described as READ MORE.
01/27/2021
Clearwater gives beach bar owners 6 months to crack down on rowdy behavior
City Council members concerned about the future and brand of Clearwater Beach delivered a stern warning to bar owners recently: You have six months to cut down on the late-night rowdy behavior or you’ll pay the price. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.01/27/2021
Paul Thorn to perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall
CLEARWATER – Mississippi-bred singer-songwriter Paul Thorn will perform Wednesday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.01/26/2021
Clearwater Police investigating fatal stabbing at the Sunset Lounge in Clearwater
Clearwater Police homicide detectives are on scene of a fatal stabbing. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Janaury, 26, 2021 at the Sunset Lounge located at 2558 Sunset Point Road. The victim, a 33 year-old male, was taken to Mease Countryside Hospital, where he died less than an hour later. Anyone with READ MORE.01/25/2021
Two motorcyclists hospitalized after collision in Clearwater
Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a crash that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021. The crash, involving two motorcycles, occurred at Drew Street and Highland Avenue. Police say that two people were transported to the hospital. One of the injured was transported to the trauma center at READ MORE.01/24/2021
Driver’s charges upgraded to DUI Manslaughter after victim dies as a result of her injuries in last week’s hit and run crash
Officers from the Clearwater Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle crash in the 25000 block of US Hwy 19 at approximately 4:22 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Officers determined that one of the vehicles involved in the crash, a red Toyota Corolla, fled the scene. It was determined that the three vehicle READ MORE.01/24/2021
Two injured in drug-related shooting in Clearwater
CLEARWATER – A 19-year-old Clearwater man was arrested about 11:28 p.m. Jan. 23 on charges unrelated to a shooting he was involved with that occurred earlier that evening. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.01/24/2021
Clearwater police investigating shooting that left two injured
Clearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a shooting just after 7 p.m. this evening. Two men have been transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with gunshot wounds, one with life-threatening injuries and the other with non-life-threatening injuries. There are two scenes that officers are at, one at the corner of Cleveland and READ MORE.01/23/2021
Unclothed man in custody after attacking customers in Clearwater parking lot
Officers from the Clearwater Police Department (CPD) responded to a retail store parking lot at the corner of Drew Street and US Hwy 19 at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021. CPD received multiple calls regarding the naked man attacking customers in front of the store and in the parking lot. Video shows READ MORE.01/22/2021
City Council To Wait Six Months To Rule On Clearwater Beach Bars Hours
The Clearwater City Council voted 4-1 to give bar owners six months to work on reducing complaints and issues with rowdy patrons. Read the rest of the article on baynews9.com READ MORE.01/22/2021
The Wailers featuring Julian Marley to play Capitol Theatre
CLEARWATER – The Wailers featuring Julian Marley will perform Friday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., at the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.01/20/2021
Carjacking suspect sought after forcing woman from her vehicle at knifepoint in Clearwater
Clearwater Police officers and detectives are investigating a carjacking that occurred at knifepoint. The crime occurred at 5:16 p.m. at the PetSmart parking lot at Clearwater Mall, located at 2625 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. That’s when the suspect pulled open the driver’s door and yanked the victim from the car at knifepoint. He then fled the area READ MORE.01/19/2021
Dunedin woman charged with DUI in injury crash on U.S. 19
CLEARWATER – A 67-year-old Dunedin woman was arrested about 8:35 p.m. Jan. 17 in connection with a three-vehicle crash that occurred on U.S. 19 near McCormick Drive. Read the rest of the article on tbnweekly.com READ MORE.01/19/2021