Email: jared.leone@patch.com
Phone: (727) 252-8886
Hometown: Largo, Fla.
Birthday: June 3
Bio: Jared Leone is the editor of Clearwater Patch. A long-time Largo resident, he has lived in Clearwater since 2008. He worked for the St. Petersburg Times for nearly four years in Clearwater, Carrollwood and downtown Tampa. Before that, he worked as a freelance writer for the Associated Press, the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Bay Newspapers. He is a graduate of the University of Florida where he wrote for the Independent Florida Alligator. When he is not a newshound he enjoys biking, skateboarding, kayaking and riding his motorcycle.
Politics
I believe in the candidate not the party. I believe the two party system has hurt the country. I think a valid three party, or more, system that incorporates indepedents and other voices helps bolster political discussion. With that in mind, I am registered non-partisan and have taken part in every election since 2000, when I first could vote.
Religion
Casual Jew. I try to keep kosher but only seem to make it to synagogue for the High Holy days.
Local Hot-Button Issues
How will Clearwater maintain the level of service its residents expect while cutting budgets? It is tough to maintain recreation and library and even law enforcement services with dwindling budgets. I look forward to see how Clearwater deals with the challenge while still giving residents what they want. Scientology has been a part of the landscape of Clearwater for more than 30 years. As the religion grows so will the group's membership in and around the city.
What will the future of downtown look like? With Coachman Park, the Main Library and Harborview Center all looking at major changes as well as facelifts on Cleveland Street and condos filling up, will this usher in a downtown renaissance?
Anyone who might have seen Christopher Weed driving in the Clearwater Beach area or after the accident are asked to call Clearwater Police 727-562-4242.
The passenger in a car involved in a three car crash on Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Hercules Avenue has died, according to Clearwater Police.
Robert Eugene Mullins, 71, rubbed tanning oil on a 16-year old boy with cerebral palsy at Sand Key Park, according to Clearwater Police.
Robert Eugene Mullins, 71, rubbed tanning oil on a 16-year old boy with cerebral palsy at Sand Key Park, according to Clearwater Police.
Here is a quick glance of what's going on in Clearwater Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Here's a quick glance at some things going on in Largo Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Christopher Patrick Weed, 29, of Dunedin, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury Tuesday, according to Clearwater Police.
Christopher Patrick Weed, 29, of Dunedin, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury Tuesday, according to Clearwater Police.
Officials say "speed appears to be a contributing factor" in a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Monday night.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s are asking for help to identify a suspect who walked behind the JAR Medical Group building on Seminole Boulevard and took a purple, girls Huffy bicycle Aug. 16.
Investigators are asking the public for help to identify the driver in a hit and run that killed one and left another tandem bicyclist in critical condition Monday.
Investigators are asking the public for help to identify the driver in a hit and run that killed one and left another tandem bicyclist in critical condition Monday.
A driver makes a U-Turn as other traffic is turning from Belcher Road onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard making the latest Red Light Camera Violator of the Week.
After a relatively dry Labor Day holiday, higher rain chances creep back into the picture this week.
After a relatively dry Labor Day holiday, higher rain chances creep back into the picture this week.
James Poindexter, 27, of New Port Richey, has been missing since Monday afternoon.
A driver and passenger were seriously injured in an accident that closed Gulf to Bay Boulevard and Hercules Avenue Tuesday morning.
The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between Aug. 26 - Sept. 1.
The fast-food chain is rolling out its own brand of hot wings. Are you going to give them a try?
Looking for a teaching gig? The School District of Manatee County is in dire need of new teachers due to increased enrollment.
