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Friday, May 29, 2026 · Clearwater Beach
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.
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.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency at Clearwater Beach prompted a five-unit response late Friday, with officials yet to release details on the patient’s condition or what caused the call.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far
A five-unit response at Clearwater Beach brought crews to a medical emergency late Friday night, with dispatch records showing repeated calls at the same location and no official details yet on the patient’s condition.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Call: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency in Clearwater Beach drew five units late Friday, with dispatch records showing repeated calls at the same address and no official details yet on the patient’s condition.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Clearwater Beach Medical Call: What We Know So Far
A medical emergency brought multiple police units to Clearwater Beach late Friday, and officials have not yet released further details.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Five-Unit Response to Clearwater Beach
Five emergency units responded to a medical emergency in Clearwater Beach late Saturday night, prompting a significant dispatch.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Medical Emergency Draws Five Units to Clearwater Beach
Emergency responders were dispatched to a medical emergency at Clearwater Beach, Florida, late Saturday night, June 13, 2026.
Friday, May 29, 2026
St. Petersburg Opens $42 Million Fund for Affordable Housing Developers
St. Petersburg opened applications for $42 million in federal grants for developers building or renovating affordable rental housing, with applications due today.
Friday, May 29, 2026
St. Petersburg Hosts Hurricane Prep Expo and City Hall Event May 27
St. Petersburg invites residents to a free Hurricane Preparedness Expo and City Hall on Tour event May 27 at Lake Vista Park, where officials will distribute supplies and discuss storm readiness.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Arthur Penny Sworn In for Second Term as Mayor
Arthur Penny was sworn in Tuesday for his second four-year term as mayor, running unopposed in the election.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Pinellas County tightens water restrictions to one day per week starting April 3
Starting April 3, Pinellas County residents can water lawns only once per week based on their address number. Violations carry a $193 fine.
Friday, May 29, 2026
St. Petersburg Serves Free Breakfasts and Lunches at 17 Sites Through August
St. Petersburg offers free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens 18 and under at 17 locations through August 7. No registration or proof of income required.
Friday, May 29, 2026
St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to Present 2026 State of the Economy on June 3
Mayor Welch hosts the 2026 State of the Economy on June 3 at The Mahaffey Theater, examining the city's job growth and business expansion.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Pinellas County urges residents to prepare for hurricane season
Pinellas County Emergency Management urges residents to determine their evacuation zone and prepare as hurricane season opens June 1.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Largo Opens New City Hall at Horizon West Bay
Largo residents can now access city services at the new City Hall, located at 440 West Bay Drive, which opened Tuesday.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 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.
Friday, May 29, 2026