Top Headlines: Aquarium Expansion, Jason Paul Vigil, 911 Hoax, Church Burglaries

1. Clearwater Marine Aquarium Eyes City Hall for $160 Million Expansion

Winter the dolphin would be moved to a $160 million facility at City Hall, and Coachman Park would be expanded under the proposal, which also seeks nearly $60 million in government help and approval by Clearwater voters.

2. Jason Paul Vigil Begins Healing for Crest Lake Park

After the death of Jason Paul, family members, friends and neighbors gathered in Clearwater's Crest Lake Park to remember and move forward.

3. Clearwater Man Charged With Posing as St. Pete Firefighter

When questioned by detectives, Robert Spalla admitted to representing himself as a firefighter at All Children's Hospital and on multiple other occasions, often seeking concession for food and drink at businesses in Pinellas County.

The suspect entered the lobby of an office complex on Lightwave Drive in Clearwater, began shooting at the lobby doors and windows, then shot himself in the abdomen, Largo Police said.

5. Police: First-Grader Culprit of 911 Hoax Call at Belleair Elementary

Police say the child made nine hoax phone calls including the active shooter call that locked down Belleair Elementary.

6. Pinellas Clerk Asks Clearwater to Stop Writing Red Light Camera Tickets

In a letter to Clearwater and five other cities, Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke says there are flaws in the system and that his office spends too much time dealing with the fallout from violators.

7. Update: Four Churches Burglarized Over Four-Day Period

Skycrest and Friendship United Methodist, Light of Christ Catholic and Grace Lutheran churches were broken into and undisclosed amounts of money were stolen at each location during the incidents which occured from Feb. 22-25, according to police.

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