Top Headlines: Dillard's Crash, Puppy Rescue, Best Beach Bar, Fatal Accident

The mother and four puppies are doing well after surviving a Clearwater housefire Wednesday morning.

2. One of Florida's 'Best Beach Bars' is on Clearwater Beach

Check out the results of this online contest to find the "best beach bars" in Florida for 2013.

3. Police Identify Body Found at Pier House 60 Hotel

Clearwater Police say the 65-year-old man was visiting from Vero Beach, Florida.

4. Car Slams Into Dillard's at Countryside Mall

The vehicle crashed through the wall at Dillard's, sparking a blaze on the building's east side. Dillard's will partially open Thursday.

The accident happened late Saturday night on a U.S. 19 North frontage road, investigators said.

An additional suspect is charged as part of an alleged prostitution ring that included a brothel in Pinellas County.

7. Sandcastle Playground Plan Put on Hold

Upgrades are expected to come to Pier 60 Park, but they won’t include a pricey sandcastle playground structure.

8. Update: Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist

The 28-year-old woman was riding her bike on US 19 after midnight on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

9. Cousteau Comes as Part of Aquarium Opening

Fabien Cousteau sat, swam and took photos of Winter the dolphin during a visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Thursday.

10. Aquarium Referendum Comes Back to Council in June

City leaders discussed the wording of an ordinance and referendum, that if approved by city voters, would reshape part of the downtown waterfront. They are expected to vote on the revised wording at a June meeting.

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