Clearwater Teen Clocked at 129 MPH on Highway, Blames Slow McDonald's
The 18-year-old was arrested for dangerous excessive speeding after police said he was driving nearly 130 mph on U.S. Highway 19.
Phillies' Zack Wheeler Takes Next Step in Rehab from Surgery
Viking Revolution Scales From $5 Daily Sales To $50 Million In Revenue
Crime
Clearwater Man Arrested for Early Morning Vehicle Burglaries
22-year-old Christian Lee charged with armed burglary and resisting arrest

Serious Multi-Vehicle Crash Gridlocks Major Clearwater Intersection
Emergency crews respond to collision at Court Street and Missouri Avenue
Man Charged With Child Abuse After Alleged 'Guillotine' Choke Over Phone
George Richard Fitzgerald, 41, accused of restricting child's airway for over 45 seconds during dispute
Business
AcquireUp CEO Touts Benefits of Seminars for Advisors
Seminars can double referrals, build credibility and authority, says Greg Bogich ahead of AcquireUp's Masterclass event.

Churchill Stateside Group Offers Private Tax-Exempt Loan Financing for 4% LIHTC Developments
The P-TEL program provides developers with a streamlined, single-source financing structure from construction through stabilization.
Florida TaxWatch Warns Clearwater Municipal Electric Utility Plan Puts Taxpayers at Risk
TaxWatch recommends Clearwater pursue renegotiated franchise agreement with Duke Energy instead.
Sports
Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Takes Important Step Forward in Ramp-Up
Wheeler throws first bullpen session of spring training as he recovers from offseason surgery.

Phillies' top prospect Aidan Miller sidelined with sore back
The 21-year-old infielder is expected to return to games later in spring training.
Pirates' Konnor Griffin Smashes Two Home Runs vs. Red Sox
Top prospect Konnor Griffin displays his power with two long home runs in Spring Training game against the Red Sox.
Entertainment
Hooters Restaurants Trace Name to Steve Martin Joke
The popular restaurant chain's name was inspired by a 1980 SNL skit, according to the company.

France5 doc on Scientology may be the best film on the subject since 'Going Clear'
The new documentary from the French network offers a fresh look at the controversial church.
Scientology Leader David Miscavige to Open New 'Ideal Org' in Puerto Rico
The grand opening is scheduled for this Sunday, February 17, 2026.
Finance
Clearwater Paper Faces Challenges in Weak Paperboard Market
Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund sees opportunity in Clearwater Paper's mid-cycle free cash flow potential despite current headwinds.

Clearwater Analytics Stock Buy: $88.3 Million Stake Stands Out
Keenan Capital makes major investment in Clearwater Analytics amid $8.4 billion acquisition deal
Materion Outperforms Endurance Exploration Group in Key Metrics
Materion's stronger financials, institutional backing, and analyst consensus make it a more favorable investment compared to Endurance Exploration Group.