Clearwater church out $736K after contractor uses funds for vehicles, vacations: CPD

A local news story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Local News · Florida · October 29, 2026

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A Clearwater church is out more than $736,000 after a contractor who was supposed to build a new church used the funds for bills, vehicles, and vacations, the Clearwater Police Department announced.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 29, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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