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Hey there, Clearwater! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a 2019 crash could shape Clearwater's ferry trial in 2027
  • Can Clearwater's undefeated Tornadoes stay perfect against Hollins Friday night?
  • Why Clearwater Marine Aquarium is urging darker beaches after a rescue

Also on today's calendar: Youth/Kids Makers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Previous boat crash, dismissed citations scrutinized in Clearwater ferry crash hearing (wtsp.com) — A Clearwater court is weighing whether jurors in the 2025 Clearwater ferry crash case can hear about a 2019 boat collision involving the same defendant, Jeff Knight. Prosecutors and defense attorneys clashed over whether that earlier crash shows knowledge or unfairly prejudices the jury, as the judge schedules more testimony in December and Knight's February 2027 trial approaches.
   

2. Football Recap: Clearwater Picks Up Seventh Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com) — Clearwater High's Tornadoes kept their perfect season alive Friday with a 16–7 home win over Pinellas Park, moving to 7–0 and racking up 10 sacks. Local standouts Jaysean Glenn and Kelen Durham provided key scores, and Clearwater now prepares to host in-conference rival Hollins this Friday at 7:30 p.m., a big matchup for fans following this dominant run.
   

3. Florida sea turtle hatchlings veer into a storm drain, and rescuers guide them back to the Gulf (thecooldown.com) — Sea turtle hatchlings rescued from a Treasure Island storm drain are now being cared for by Clearwater Marine Aquarium, giving them another chance to reach the Gulf. The rescue highlights how bright coastal lighting can disorient turtles, and local residents are urged to keep beach areas dark and use turtle-friendly lighting so Clearwater-area wildlife doesn't end up in similar danger.
   

4. Who was that woman with Tom Cruise at the 'Digger' premiere? Scientology knows. (tonyortega.org) — Clearwater readers get a look back at a 2001 push to rename a local street for former mayor and county commissioner Gabe Cazares, a prominent critic of Scientology. The piece recalls how a Clearwater-based community group floated Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard as an option and why city rules and expected opposition made honoring the still-living Cazares complicated.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son had lost his wallet Thursday evening after shopping and returning home by bus on 19 near Curlew Road and Seabreeze Shopping center.
    He was very upset and on Friday afternoon he checked Target where he had shopped and retraced his steps from where he had walked toward home after… (Nextdoor Countryside)
  • Pinellas county friends - these kitties need loving homes 🤍🧡
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/qtFQEfVUWZ7vBayD6?g_st=ac They will be brought here tomorrow, my brothers boss found them and is bringing them here (Nextdoor Twin Lakes)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Clearwater. Apply here.
  • MiTek Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

Ok Clearwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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