Today in Clearwater, several notable incidents occurred:

• A man was critically injured by a lightning strike at Clearwater Beach, with another person also injured but in stable condition. Lightning struck around 2:15 p.m. as storms moved in from the Gulf of Mexico, prompting officials to warn beachgoers to seek shelter

• Westbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway were shut down due to an officer-involved crash, causing traffic disruptions and urging drivers to find alternate routes

• Various police calls were active, including ordinance violations and illegally parked vehicles in Clearwater, indicating ongoing local law enforcement activity

No other major events specific to today in Clearwater were reported in the latest available news.