Largo News

It's said lightning never strikes twice, but for a Largo man, school buses do. Matthew Magness, 24, found himself in the path of two Pinellas County school buses - in separate accidents, less than four months apart.

His booming voice fills the warehouse. "Keep it moving, we've got 20 more seconds,'' Stacey Simmons yells.

Indian Shores police say they have a man in custody who has admitted to molesting children in numerous cities and counties around the state.

A registered sex offender faces 23 counts of possessing child pornography and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation after he was found having sex with a girl younger than 16, Indian Shores police say.

Chocoholics rejoice: It's time to satisfy that sweet tooth. The Rotary Club of Largo will present the 14th annual Death by Chocolate fundraiser on Friday, Dec.

Angelita Griffith of Largo gets a popcorn sample from daughter Nataya, 12, and friend Liz Stogmer, 10, before showtime at the drive-in movie held at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo Friday night in celebration of the church's 50th anniversary. [JOSE FONT Special to the Times] G idget and Ben Hur were hit movies of the ...

This architectural rendering shows the view from the lobby of the new center looking south.

Dogs rescued from Tennessee arrived in Pinellas County Monday night and are being cared for by the SPCA.

Rose Gorga is the oldest known surviving female WW II veteran and was recently honored for her service at the Clearwater Veterans Day celebration.

To look at Michele Roman you'd never know that she was a former homeless crack addict.

The Harvest Marketplace is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ulmer Park, 301 West Bay Drive, Largo.

Residents of Pinellas will join forces with Americans across the nation to observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov.

A Largo woman who jumped off the Gandy Bridge just after noon on Nov. 5 was rescued by two male fishermen who saw her in the water.

New Diagnostic Clinic is topic of luncheon A look at the new Diagnostic Clinic and an update on Largo's Medical Arts District will be the focus of a Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Regal Palms, 300 Lake Ave.

Ceremony Wednesday to honor veterans The city of Largo will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor all past and present U.S. soldiers and military personnel at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Wauchula has been slammed by hurricanes in recent years, which have sometimes destroyed up to 85 percent of its homes and businesses.

Prince of Peace Lutheran celebrates 50 years LARGO - Celebrating 50 years of ministry is at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave.

The city of Largo will honor all Veterans and active duty personnel in a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov.

Breath of Life Women's Health and Birth Center is offering a free class to expectant mothers on breast-feeding from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at 1900 East Bay Drive, Largo.

Anyone driving past the Clearwater Municipal Services Building at Pierce Street and Myrtle Avenue on a Monday evening will see a gathering of a lot of people and a whole lot of food.