CLEARWATER — The city gave the Church of Scientology a list of conditions Friday that the church must meet if it wants a permit to hold a high-profile Nov. 17 dedication of its downtown Flag ...

The Church of Scientology of Los Angeles building is pictured in Los Angeles, California, on January 4. Mark Bunker, City Council member in Clearwater, Florida, and outspoken Scientology critic ...

CLEARWATER — During the last city council election, candidates went out of their way to avoid using the s-word: Scientology. “One of the biggest problems trying to move Clearwater forward is ...

A grassroots campaign to memorialize African American history in Clearwater — and thwart the Church of Scientology from purchasing another piece of downtown land — has picked up backers and ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Church of Scientology has withdrawn what's become a controversial application to purchase a stretch of land from the City of Clearwater. A letter obtained by 10 Tampa Bay ...

Calvary Church's pastor issues a rare, public condemnation of another religion as a cult. CLEARWATER -- The Baptist preacher stepped to the stage, his image projected on two mega screens behind ...

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It’s a modest, two-story office building in a sleepy downtown. But for Bob Minton, it is the field office for nothing less than a war for the heart and soul of this q… ...

CLEARWATER -- As a tax-exempt religious organization, the Church of Scientology is barred by the Internal Revenue Service from endorsing any political candidates. But City Council Seat 5 candidate ...

Another big focus is how Scientology is impacting Clearwater and how to address it going forward. ... Alexis Perez, said she wants the next mayor to focus on issues like traffic and safety.

Residents supporting the Save the Garden movement march to the plot of land for sale in front of the Church of Scientology's Flag Building on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida.