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Thursday, April 9, 2026 · Clearwater Beach
Clearwater OR Technician Wins Habitat for Humanity Homeownership
Clearwater OR technician Tara Sims has been accepted into Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program after more than a decade at BayCare.
South Pasadena Fire Department Celebrates Firefighter Bill Potter's Retirement After 18 Years
Firefighter Bill Potter retired from the South Pasadena Fire Department this week after 18 years of dedicated service to the Pinellas County community.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency at Clearwater Beach prompted a significant response, but officials have not yet released details on the patient's condition, cause or outcome.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency at Clearwater Beach drew fire-rescue and police response Monday evening, and officials have not yet released details on the patient’s condition or the cause.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency drew a multi-unit response to Clearwater Beach, with officials yet to release further details.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Call: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency at Clearwater Beach drew fire and police units, but officials had not released details on the patient’s condition or cause as of the first follow-up.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Significant Response to Clearwater Beach
Clearwater emergency responders are on scene for a significant medical emergency at Clearwater Beach, with 12 units deployed.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Mother, Three Children Move Into Habitat Home
A Clearwater mother of three will move into a Habitat for Humanity home after years of housing instability, providing her family with stability and permanent shelter.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Kistler Family Moves Into Habitat for Humanity Home in Clearwater
Abby Kistler and her son Carter move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater, ending years of housing instability and high rent.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Mother, Son Move Into Habitat for Humanity Home
Abby Kistler and her son Carter will move into a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of housing instability.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Woman Wins Habitat for Humanity Home After Nine Years in Case Management
Abby Kistler, a longtime child welfare advocate, has been accepted into Habitat for Humanity's homeownership program in Clearwater.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Woman, Son Move Into Habitat Home
Abby Kistler and her teenage son will move into a new Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of housing struggles as a working single mother.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Helps Clearwater Mother, Daughter Move to Their First Home
Florencita Bernardez and her daughter Skylah will move into a new Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after years of sharing a cramped one-bedroom apartment.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Family Finds Home Through Habitat Program
A Clearwater family of five moves into a Habitat for Humanity home after struggling with rising housing costs and poor living conditions.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Clearwater Mother and Son
Diandra Romero and her infant son, Reyden, will receive a new home through Habitat for Humanity in Clearwater. The family currently lives in Romero's grandparents' living room.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Family Moves Into Habitat Home After Hurricane Flooding
The Hidri family will receive a Habitat for Humanity home in Clearwater after hurricane flooding damaged their previous residence and strained their finances.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Clearwater Nurse Buys First Home Through Habitat for Humanity
Clearwater nurse Ahliayha Love achieves homeownership dream through Habitat for Humanity after years of renting.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Pinellas County Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency in Pinellas County drew a limited emergency response late Thursday, with dispatch records showing repeated calls at the same address and no confirmed details yet on the patient’s condition.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Three Units to Pinellas County
A medical emergency in Pinellas County on Friday night drew three emergency units to an unspecified location.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Multiple Units to Pinellas County
Emergency responders were dispatched to a medical emergency in Pinellas County, Florida, on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Pinellas County Gains Flexibility in Federal Beach Nourishment Funding
Pinellas County secured new federal funding options for beach nourishment after signing an amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, removing restrictions on easement requirements.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Pinellas County Wins New Federal Beach Funding Options
Pinellas County secured new federal funding options for beach nourishment after signing an amended agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The deal removes easement requirements and expands cost-sharing flexibility.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Compost Bin Program Continues to Grow in Largo
Largo's composting bin program, launched on World Food Day 2020, continues to provide free bins to residents.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Largo Releases First Popular Annual Financial Report
Largo introduces its first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), offering residents a clearer look at how public resources are managed.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Single Mother Wins Habitat Home in Clearwater
Monica Yun, a single mother working two jobs in Clearwater, will achieve homeownership through Habitat for Humanity, creating a stable home for herself and her son.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Helps Clearwater Mother Build Homeownership Dream
Katrina Hayes, a single mother living in a single room, is building a new home through Habitat for Humanity after her acceptance into the program gave her a path to homeownership.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Vice Mayor Reid Lobbies State Lawmakers on City Issues
Vice Mayor Tom Reid met with six state lawmakers in Tallahassee to advocate for the city's appropriations request and positions on property taxes and sovereign immunity.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing Canceled
The Board of Adjustment and Appeals hearing for Clearwater has been canceled, affecting reviews of zoning variances and nonconforming use modifications.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Reclaimed Water Line Breaks, Discharges 2,000 Gallons Into Coffee Pot Bayou
A reclaimed water line break at Bay Point Drive NE on May 25 discharged 2,000 gallons, with most of it flowing into Coffee Pot Bayou.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Pinellas County Medical Response: What We Know So Far
A seven-unit response was sent to a Pinellas County medical emergency, but officials have not yet released details on the patient’s condition or what triggered the call.
Thursday, April 9, 2026