Community News
Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Clearwater Beach
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Conducts Controlled Burn on 94 Acres
Clearwater managers intentionally burned 94 acres at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve on Tuesday to reduce wildfire risk and restore native habitat for wildlife including gopher tortoises.
Clearwater Beach Gas Leak: What We Know So Far
A gas leak at a Clearwater Beach condominium drew multiple fire and rescue units, but no injuries, evacuations or cause have been confirmed yet.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Gas Leak Draws Major Emergency Response to Clearwater Beach Condo
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department responded to a gas leak at 648 Poinsettia Av-Cl #124 in Clearwater Beach on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9:21 PM.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
St. Petersburg to Receive FEMA Funding for Water Reclamation Facility
FEMA will fund upgrades to St. Petersburg's Northeast Water Reclamation Facility. Public comment period runs through June 4.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
St. Petersburg Shifts Trash Collection Schedule for Memorial Day
The city will close municipal facilities for Memorial Day and adjust trash and recycling collection schedules accordingly.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
St. Petersburg Opens Public Hearing on Zoning Changes
St. Petersburg residents can weigh in on zoning regulation changes at a public hearing Nov. 14 at City Hall Auditorium.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
St. Petersburg to Hear Public Input on Zoning Changes
St. Petersburg will hold a public hearing November 14 on proposed changes to its zoning regulations. Residents can review the proposed ordinance at City Hall before the 6 p.m. meeting.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
St. Petersburg Seeks Residents for City Boards and Committees
St. Petersburg is recruiting residents for three city boards, including the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Committee to Advocate for Persons with Impairments, and the Development Review Commission.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Pre-Planning Cremation Reduces Stress for Clearwater Families
Clearwater families reduce stress and prevent conflict by pre-planning cremation arrangements, allowing decisions to be made with a clear mind before grief sets in.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Understanding Flooding in Clearwater
Clearwater residents experience flooding for various reasons, not always during rainstorms. Understanding local flood types helps the community prepare.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Clearwater Restores 7-Acre Prairie at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Clearwater is restoring a 7-acre site at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, replacing invasive plants with native prairie species. A gopher tortoise recently took up residence, marking the project's ecological progress.
Saturday, May 2, 2026