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2 rescued manatees newest guests at Clearwater Marine Aquarium's new manatee rehab center
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Clearwater officer fired after investigation into alleged fraud
A Clearwater officer was fired on Friday as the result of an administrative investigation that was launched after he was charged in connection with workers compensation and pension fraud, according to officials.
Hundreds Attend the CCHR Florida Hosted Event in Honor of Purple Heart Day
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR), an award-winning nonprofit that works to protect mental health human rights, hosted an event commemorating Purple Heart Day on Saturday, August 3rd at the historic Fort Harrison in downtown Clearwater. For seven years, the Florida chapter of CCHR has held an event to...
Around Town: Clearwater news briefs
In the latest Hospital Quality Star Ratings report by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 66% of the nine BayCare hospitals eligible to be surveyed under the program scored a rating of four or five stars, compared to 40% of hospitals nationally. When including three-star ratings, 88% of BayCare...
Clearwater hikes stormwater rates 8% to address flooding, infrastructure
Residents are set to pay more for stormwater utility fees over the next five years as Clearwater invests in drainage to address flooding and respond to sea level rise. The City Council on Thursday voted unanimously to increase rates by 8% every year through 2029, which will average to $1.30 more annually for single-family households.
Clearwater Launches "The Giving Wall" Plaque Program to Honor Loved Ones at Crest Lake Park
Clearwater residents now have a chance to leave a lasting impact on community parks through "The Giving Wall" plaque program at Crest Lake Park. This initiative lets people honor loved ones, pets, or special places with personalized plaques, helping to improve local parks and recreation programs, according to the City of Clearwater.
Clearwater for Youth student athletes get back-to-school shopping spree
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Academy Sports + Outdoors and Clearwater for Youth took 20 student-athletes on a back-to-school shopping spree to get clothes, shoes and sports equipment they may need for the year. Students were each given a $250 Academy gift card so they could all shop together on Thursday. The students receiving gift cards […]
Florida Construction Worker Falls In Love With Special Dog While Working On Animal Shelter
When King arrived at the Humane Society of Pinellas in Clearwater, Florida, back in June, he was escaping a “life of neglect.” With a staggering seven-pound ulcerated mass on his face, the five-year-old dog was in dire condition. “It was 10% of his entire body weight...” shelter spokesperson...
Pet of the week: Lenny the expert treat catcher
Say hello to Lenny, "a handsome hunk with a big heart," per his caretakers at Pinellas County Animal Services. State of play: This two-year-old shepherd is a big boy at 90 pounds, but he's a gentle giant and great around kids. He's a pro at catching treats mid-air, loves toys...
Blue Dog PAC backing Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
The Blue Dog Coalition’s Blue Dog PAC is backing Whitney Fox, the Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The Blue Dogs are a group of moderate-to-centrist Democrats led by Reps. Mary Peltola (D-AK), Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Jared Golden (D-ME). “Whitney Fox is the right person to […]
Pinellas County approves $8 million for 164 new affordable apartments
Two new residential projects that will bring 164 affordable housing units to area are poised to receive millions of dollars through Pinellas County taxes and other funding sources. This week, Pinellas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two separate funding requests for the 80-unit Flats on 4th apartment project in...
3 men indicted in February overdose death of Pinellas County Jail inmate
Three men have been indicted on murder charges after prosecutors say they contributed to the overdose death of a Pinellas County Jail inmate in February. Zachary DeCarlo, 30, Wayne Wilson, 41, and Jason Canady, 43, each face a first-degree murder charge related to the unlawful distribution of fentanyl that officials say resulted in the death of 37-year-old Jesse Stout. According to the indictment, DeCarlo brought the drugs into the jail and sold them to Canady, who, along with Wilson, distributed them to several other inmates, including Stout.
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