Local News in Clearwater

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published July 29

Scientology’s role in Clearwater’s future shapes the race for City Council’s Seat 5

The City of Clearwater holds its City Council elections next month with two of five seats up for election. The Seat 5 race in particular has had candidates debating one issue that has shaped Clearwater politics for decades: The growing influence of the Church of Scientology in…

In reversal, Clearwater poised to approve contract with Duke Energy

WMNF 88.5 Published July 20

The Scoop: Mon. July 20, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The City of Clearwater has moved forward with keeping Duke Energy as the city’s electricity provider.