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Tim Peake: Britain's new astronaut and his bizarre training
If six months in orbit 230 miles from earth sounds like a challenge, take a look at the bizarre lengths astronaut Tim Peake has already gone to in his training.
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Popular Blogs: Best Pet for You, How a Community Stopped a Developer
From pets to development, our Local Voices Bloggers fill us in on interesting, important and humorous parts of life in Largo.
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Pinellas Elections Starting to Heat Up
Election Day 2014 is still a long way away, but that doesn't mean competition for local seats isn't starting to develop.
Runaway mom begs for kids' forgiveness on Dr. Phil
The Pennsylvania mother who reappeared last month after running away eleven years ago, leaving behind her husband and two children, said she never intended not to return to her family.
'Jobs Good, Traffic Bad' as 3 Walmarts Are Planned for Largo
Some Largo Patch readers support the construction of more than 350,000 square feet of retail space and hundreds of jobs planned as part of three big box Walmart stores being built nearly simultaneously within Largo city limits.
Deputies: Man With Fillet Knife Attacks Bartender, Injures 2 Largo Men
Two Largo brothers were injured when they helped fend off an attack by an intoxicated man wielding a fillet knife Sunday night at an Indian Rocks Beach bar, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Plants for Sale at the Pinellas County Jail
The Pinellas County Jail is probably not the first place you may consider to purchase your next pot of flowers or palm tree, but the community can do just that at the 49th Street facility in Clearwater.
Animal Services to close for in-service day May 21
Pinellas County Animal Services will be closed on Tuesday, May 21, for in-service day.
Omg PD: Grease Theft, Mayor's Gun Stolen, Peed Pants
Mailbox Crash Uncovers Urination in Pants Jeffrey Lannon Porter, a habitual offender who has been arrested and charged multiple times for DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license, was arrested again earlier this month following a traffic stop in Largo.
Domestic Violence Incident Leads Police to Bullet Hole in AC Vent
A heated argument over a family car turned violent earlier this month in Largo when a convicted felon pulled a gun on a woman, cocked the trigger, and it placed it on the victim's chest.
Pinellas Jobless Rate Dips Again, Beats State as Whole
The Pinellas County jobless rate dipped slightly in April, beating the overall unemployment rate in Tampa Bay and Florida, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Largo Readers Just Rated More Local Businesses - See What They Said
Largo Patch readers speak their mind about the local businesses where they shop and buy services.
Largo Library Closed Through Memorial Day
The Largo Library will be closed starting Monday, May 20, so that materials can be tagged and read by the new checkout system.
Florida's 500th Anniversary Celebration Sunday in Largo
Thanks to Stella Mansfield , who posted this announcement for the Viva Florida 500 events scheduled at Heritage Village .
Kulwin re-elected to head Montclair Board of Education
Above, from left, President Robin Kulwin is sworn in to her second three-year term on Montclair's Board of Education as Schools Superintendent Penny MacCormack holds a copy of the U.S. Constitution and Montclair Municipal Clerk Linda Wanat administers the oath of office.
Mailbox Crash Uncovers Urination in Pants
Jeffrey Lannon Porter, a habitual offender who has been arrested and charged multiple times for DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license, was arrested again earlier this month following a traffic stop in Largo.
School store teaches special needs kids life lessons
When Jennifer Tollefson began meeting with her special needs students at Woodlawn Community Academy in Clearwater, many struggled with basic mathematical concepts, such as counting money, even though most were juniors and seniors in high school.
New Largo Businesses: Restaurant, Barber Shop, Cell Phone Store
A restaurant, barber shop and cell phone store recently opened in Largo. Have you been to these businesses? They opened in Largo since May 4, according to city officials: 1. Roosterfish Grill 776 N Missouri Ave Restaurant 2. Michelle's Barber Shop 12673 Seminole Blvd Barber shop 3. Wireless Warehouse 4100 East Bay Dr #B32 Retail cell phones and ... (more)
Largo Charity Under Fire for Founder's Criminal Past
The Largo-based nonprofit that gained the spotlight for stepping up to help a Palm Harbor child who lost both legs in a lawn mower accident last month is now drawing fire for its founder's criminal past.
The following report shows charges associated with Largo residents booked at Pinellas County Jail between May 6-12. All felony arrests were made by the Largo Police Department unless noted otherwise.