In The News
The Clearwater Scientology Story —
Told by the Reporters Covering It.
Local paper of record, national investigative journalists, former Scientology executives, and the people who have watched David Miscavige's takeover of downtown Clearwater unfold for three decades. If it involves Mark Bunker, the Save the Garden coalition, or Tony Ortega's latest reporting, it's here.
Mark Bunker remains the only politician in the City of Clearwater or Pinellas County not in fear of scientology. — Mike Rinder, former Scientology International Spokesperson
Every Story on Clearwater, Scientology, and the Campaign
Curated and continuously refreshed from Tony Ortega's Underground Bunker, Mike Rinder's Blog, the Tampa Bay Times, FOX 13 Tampa Bay, Florida Politics, the Clearwater Beacon, Bay News 9, and Mark's own appearances. Filter by topic.
Mike Rinder's Blog — Posts Supporting Mark Across Three Campaigns
The former International Spokesperson for the Church of Scientology has written about Mark's campaigns continuously since 2019. A near-complete archive.
2019 — First Candidacy
2020 — Historic Election Win
Mark Bunker's New Scientology Hit Squad
Elect Mark Bunker
Elect Mark Bunker (Video Endorsement)
Clearwater Elections Today — Vote for Mark Bunker
Unofficial Result — Mark Bunker Wins Election
Mark Bunker and Scientology Tax Exempt Status
Mark Bunker Settles In at City Hall
Mark Bunker Strikes Fear Into Scientologists' Hearts
Episode 12: Mark Bunker (Podcast)
2023–2024 — Reelection Cycle & Aftermath
Re-elect Mark Bunker to the Clearwater City Council
Clearwater Election: Why Mark Bunker?
Scientology's Vision for Clearwater — Why Mark Bunker Must Be Re-elected
Scientology's Latest Harassment of Mark Bunker
Vote for Mark Bunker Today
Clearwater: The First Scientology City — Another Huge Step
New Clearwater Mayor — Proof There's a Sucker Born Every Minute
City of Clearwater: Is Their Scientology Honeymoon Over?
Lyin' Ryan Prescott is Back (Sort Of)
The Long Record
Twenty-five years of journalism, the Pacific Southwest Emmy, endorsements from Leah Remini, and the biography of record. Read these once and the rest of the news makes sense.
Mark Bunker — journalist, filmmaker, politician
The full biography. Pacific Southwest Emmy (2006). Xenu TV (founded 1999). Lisa McPherson Trust. Vice Mayor of Clearwater (2023–2024).
Leah Remini endorses Mark Bunker
The "King of Queens" star and Scientology survivor endorses Mark's candidacy.
Exposing Scientology — with Mark Bunker
Andy Stumpf's long-form interview on Mark's three decades of investigative work.
Scientology EXPOSED: Mark Bunker's 30-Year War
The long-form interview that introduced Mark to a new generation.
Mark's long-running Scientology journalism blog
The original source for much of what the world knows about Scientology's Clearwater operation.
25 years of video journalism
Mark's documentary footage archive, interviews with former Scientologists, and on-the-ground Clearwater reporting.
Help Mark Win Seat 5
The people reporting this story have spent decades on it. The voters of Clearwater have one day: August 18, 2026.