Clearwater · Day.News
09/17/2026
Kristen Bennett Named President of Morton Plant Hospital
Kristen Bennett became the new president of Morton Plant Hospital on February 26, 2024, bringing extensive experience from her previous role at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South.
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Community News
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BayCare Updates Hospital Visitation Rules in Dunedin Area
BayCare has updated visitation guidelines for its hospitals, including those in the Dunedin area, effective immediately. General visiting hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., with specific unit rules in place.
Sep 16 · Dunedin
Overtown Residents: Essential Steps to Protect Yourself When Selling a Vehicle in Florida
Sep 16 · Overtown
Overtown Operator Certification Program Embraces Digital Licensing with New E-Licenses
Sep 16 · Overtown
Officer-Involved Shooting on SR 836 in Miami-Dade Following Wrong-Way Driver Incident
Sep 16 · Overtown
Michael Sutton Named New CEO of Habitat for Humanity Pinellas and West Pasco
Sep 16 · Clearwater
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 1001 Fairmont St in Clearwater
Clearwater Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire at 1001 Fairmont St in Clearwater at 1:07 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Sep 16 · Clearwater
FHP and U.S. Border Patrol Arrest 15 Undocumented Immigrants With Criminal Records in Key Largo
Sep 16 · Overtown
FDLE Arrests Former Tampa PD Officer Ariel Rodriguez for Uttering Forged Identification
Sep 16 · Overtown
Clearwater Structure fire: Live Updates
Sep 16 · Clearwater
Clearwater Gas leak: Live Updates
Sep 12 · Clearwater
Community Sports
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Sanchez Hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays Fall to Tortugas
Juan Sanchez homered twice Tuesday night, but the Dunedin Blue Jays fell to the Daytona Tortugas 7-6.
Jun 15 · Dunedin
Kirk Homers in Rehab Debut as Dunedin Tops Daytona
Jun 13 · Dunedin
Blue Jays Pitching Dominates Tortugas in Fifth Straight Win
Jun 13 · Dunedin
George Lombard Jr. Homers in Dunedin MLB Debut
May 30 · Dunedin
Local Business
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USPS Ground Advantage Launches in Pinellas County
The U.S. Postal Service now offers USPS Ground Advantage, a new shipping option for packages up to 70 pounds. The service provides competitive pricing, 2-5 business day delivery, tracking and insurance.
Sep 16 · Pinellas County
Largo Small Businesses: Fed Survey on Finances Due Nov. 13
Sep 15 · Largo
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Florida Establishes Groundbreaking Education System for Juvenile Justice Youth, Signed May 13, 2026
Florida established a new education system for juvenile justice-involved youth, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 13, 2026.
Sep 16 · Overtown
Largo Summer Swim Lessons 2026 | Registration Now Open
Jun 12 · Largo
Summer Swim Lessons & Lifeguard Courses in Largo 2026
Jun 12 · Largo
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Tiny Pause That Keeps You From Overcommitting
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to protect your time. Start with one ordinary sentence that gives you room to make an honest decision instead of handing out automatic yeses.
Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition
Emily Dickinson’s Tiny Dash Makes Hope Feel Real
Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition
The Future Loses Its First Syllable
Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition
The Tariff Theater Meets the Grocery Aisle
Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition
Stop Calling It “Helping” If You Live There
Sep 17 · Daily Fun Edition
Columnists
Read Section →The Tiny Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not need a perfect boundary script—you need three seconds before an automatic yes. Try this small pause today and notice how much more honest your answers become.
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
Three Dials, One Life: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Intelligence of Not Choosing Too Soon
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Bill, the Border, and the Price of Dinner
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
The Immersive Van Gogh Machine Needs to Sit Down
Sep 16 · Daily Fun Edition
National
Read Section →White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals
The White House released a memorandum suggesting private businesses could conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign actors. The proposal lacks specific details on implementation. This initiative aims to address cybercrime originating outside U.S. borders.
Sep 13
Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Sep 13
Pennsylvania Reports Infant Measles Death, First in State in 35 Years
Sep 13
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