RECAP: Vigils Across America Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting

Following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, supporters across the United States held candlelight vigils to honor his memory. Events took place in multiple cities, with participants gathering to pay tribute, share memories, and reaffirm their commitment to the causes Kirk championed. The nationwide vigils highlighted Kirk’s influence in conservative circles and the widespread impact of his sudden death on supporters and the broader political community.

US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 7

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University. This video shows a sunset vigil in Clearwater, Florida, held on Sunday, September 14.

US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 6

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University. This video shows a sunset vigil in Clearwater, Florida, held on Sunday, September 14.

US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Pinellas County, Florida 2

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region. This video shows pieces of debris flying through the air in Clearwater.

US: St. Pete-Clearwater Airport Operation Halted Amid Bomb Threat

St. Pete-Clearwater Airport in Florida halted operations for hours on Friday, April 25, following a bomb threat discovered on an Allegiant flight to Cincinnati around 5 p.m., prompting evacuation. Authorities investigated but found no explosives, and the airport later reopened.

New York Yankkes Vs Philadelphia Phillies

New York Yankkes Vs Philadelphia Phillies

Taijuan Walker #99 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during a Grapefruit League spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, on March 19, 2025. (Photo by Miguel Rodriguez/NurPhoto)

US: Hurricane Milton Debris Ignites Massive Fire At Clearwater Scrap Metal Business

A large fire broke out at a scrap metal recycling business in Clearwater, Florida, on Friday, October 11. No one was injured, and the fire is believed to have been caused by appliance debris from Hurricane Milton.

US: Florida Faces Fuel Shortages After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9. Milton left destruction, massive power outages, severe fuel shortages, and depleted supplies. This video, filmed on Friday, shows long lines of vehicles waiting for gas outside the Sam's Club Gas Station in Clearwater.

RECAP – Hurricane Helene Causes Extensive Destruction In Southeast US 2

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 227, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida, on March 12, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida, on March 12, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida, on March 12, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida, on March 12, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game in Clearwater, Florida, on March 12, 2023.

Japan soccer coach Zaccheroni

Japan soccer coach Zaccheroni

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan soccer national team coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference in Clearwater, Florida, on June 5, 2014, ahead of Japan's final tune-up for the World Cup against Zambia.

Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda

Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda answers reporters' questions in Clearwater, Florida, on June 4, 2014. The Japan national soccer squad members were participating in a training camp ahead of the World Cup soccer finals in Brazil beginning later in the month.

Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (rear R) of the Japanese national football team and his squad stand in a circle before the start of training in Clearwater, Florida, on June 4, 2014. The team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

Japan World Cup squad at training camp in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Coach Alberto Zaccheroni (C) of the Japanese national football team advises his players before the start of training in Clearwater, Florida, on June 4, 2014. The squad will move to Brazil on June 7.

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan striker Yoshito Okubo uses an exercise ball during a training session of the Japanese World Cup squad in Clearwater, Florida, on June 3, 2014, a day after they beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly.

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Shinji Kagawa of Manchester United (L) and Makoto Hasebe of Nuremberg join an exchange event between Japanese players for the World Cup finals and local children in Clearwater, Florida, on June 3, 2014, a day after they beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly.

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan's soccer players for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil take part in an exchange event with local children in Clearwater, Florida, on June 3, 2014, a day after they beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly.

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

Photos from Japan's 23-member squad for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda of AC Milan (back) practices with an exercise ball during a training session of the Japanese World Cup squad in Clearwater, Florida, on June 3, 2014, a day after they beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a friendly.

Japan before World Cup

Japan before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Photo shows (from L) Yuto Nagatomo, Shinji Kagawa and Hiroshi Kiyotake participating in a training camp with other members of the Japanese men's national soccer team in Clearwater, Florida, on June 1, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Japan before World Cup

Japan before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japanese men's national soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni holds a press conference on June 1, 2014, before a World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica the following day, in Clearwater, Florida, where the team is holding a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Honda, Yoshida seen in training camp for World Cup

Honda, Yoshida seen in training camp for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda (R) makes a pass in a handball-like training session with Maya Yoshida chasing him while smiling in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, in preparation for the World Cup finals in Brazil which opens on June 12.

Honda, Aoyama vie for ball in training for World Cup

Honda, Aoyama vie for ball in training for World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda (R) and Toshihiro Aoyama vie for the ball in a handball-like training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil which opens on June 12.

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

CLEARWATER, United States - Alberto Zaccheroni (2nd from R), coach of the Japan national football team, watches players fine-tune their conditioning in a handball-like game during a training camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, before the World Cup in Brazil.

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

CLEARWATER, United States - Yoshito Okubo (L) and Hiroki Sakai take part in a training session at the Japanese national team's camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, for the 2014 World Cup.

Osako, Yoshida at training camp before World Cup

Osako, Yoshida at training camp before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Yuya Osako (L) and Maya Yoshida of the Japan national football team play a handball-like game during a training camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

Japan World Cup squad training camp in Florida

CLEARWATER, United States - Shinji Okazaki (L) and Hiroshi Kiyotake (R) fight for the ball during training at the Japanese national team's camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, for the 2014 World Cup.

Honda before World Cup

Honda before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan and AC Milan attacker Keisuke Honda speaks to reporters on May 31, 2014, in Clearwater, Florida, where the Japanese national soccer team is holding a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Honda before World Cup

Honda before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan and AC Milan attacker Keisuke Honda speaks to reporters on May 31, 2014, in Clearwater, Florida, where the Japanese national soccer team is holding a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Honda before World Cup

Honda before World Cup

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan and AC Milan attacker Keisuke Honda speaks to reporters on May 31, 2014, in Clearwater, Florida, where the Japanese national soccer team is holding a training camp ahead of the World Cup finals in Brazil.

Japan World Cup squad trains in Florida

Japan World Cup squad trains in Florida

CLEARWATER, United States - Yuto Nagatomo (C), Toshihiro Aoyama (L) and Shinji Okazaki take part in a training session at the Japanese national team's camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, for the 2014 World Cup.

Japan World Cup squad trains in Florida

Japan World Cup squad trains in Florida

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda (R) celebrates scoring during training at the Japanese national team's camp in Clearwater, Florida, on May 31, 2014, for the 2014 World Cup.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Shinji Kawaga of Manchester United (R) jogs with teammates of Japan's 23-member squad for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan soccer coach Alberto Zaccheroni (2nd from L) watches his players training in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there for the World Cup finals. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda of AC Milan (L) and Yuto Nagatomo of Inter Milan (R) warm up during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda of AC Milan (L) and Yuto Nagatomo of Inter Milan run during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Yuto Nagatomo of Inter Milan (C) jogs with teammates of Japan's 23-member squad for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Japanese soccer players for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil jog during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Makoto Haseba of Nuremberg (C) jogs with teammates of Japan's 23-member squad for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Japan soccer coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) watches his players training in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there for the World Cup finals, with striker Yoichiro Kakitani warming up by his side.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Shinji Kawaga of Manchester United (2nd from R) runs with teammates of Japan's 23-member squad for the World Cup finals during training in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

Japan's squad for World Cup starts training in U.S.

CLEARWATER, United States - Keisuke Honda of AC Milan (L) jogs with teammates of Japan's 23-member squad for the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil during a training session in Clearwater, Florida, on May 30, 2014, the first day of their training camp there. Japan's team will move to Brazil on June 7.

Kuroda solid as Yankees split squad beats Phillies

Kuroda solid as Yankees split squad beats Phillies

CLEARWATER, United States - Hiroki Kuroda of the New York Yankees pitches in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, on March 23, 2012. The right-hander held the Phillies to six hits and one run in 5 2/3 innings in a 5-3 victory.

Matsui blasts homer against Phillies

Matsui blasts homer against Phillies

CLEARWATER, United States - New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui (C) is congratulated by teammates after belting a two-run homer in the first inning of an exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, on March 26. The Yankees beat the Phillies 10-2.

Matsui blasts homer against Phillies

Matsui blasts homer against Phillies

CLEARWATER, United States - New York Yankees slugger Hideki Matsui blasts a two-run homer in the first inning of an exhibition game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, on March 26. The Yankees beat the Phillies 10-2.

(1)Yankees' Matsui in U.S. and Japan

(1)Yankees' Matsui in U.S. and Japan

CLEARWATER, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui doubles and scored 2 RBIs in the first inning of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Florida, on March 25. (MLB)

(2)Yankees' Matsui in U.S. and Japan

(2)Yankees' Matsui in U.S. and Japan

CLEARWATER, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui leaves Clearwater, Florida, after a preseason game against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 25 to head to Japan to participate in the 2004 major league season opener at Tokyo Dome on March 30-31 between the Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. (MLB)