Clearwater, FL

Clearwater is the worldwide headquarters of Scientology. The organization's Flag Land Bureau (known as "Flag") is located in Clearwater. Clearwater is the location of Scientology's Fort Harrison Hotel, where Lisa McPherson was held against her will and subsequently died.

Clearwater officials were alarmed to learn of Scientology's plans to infiltrate and take over the city.

Amid the controversy, Scientology officials tried to frame Clearwater Mayor Gabe Cazares for a hit-and-run.