Largo News

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.

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 Patch readers speak their mind about the local businesses where they shop and buy services.

The Largo Library will be closed starting Monday, May 20, so that materials can be tagged and read by the new checkout system.

Thanks to Stella Mansfield , who posted this announcement for the Viva Florida 500 events scheduled at Heritage Village .

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

With $360 million on the line in tonight's Powerball drawing, there's little doubt that many Largo residents plan to tune in to catch the winning numbers as they're announced around 11 p.m. Lottery retailers throughout the Tampa Bay area have been touting the drawing as the jackpot has climbed millions over the last few days.

A new fire station on city-owned property near Belleair Blufs City Hall seemed a near certainty after the Largo fire department chose the site last year.

Young protesters, from left, Jessie Peterson, 16, her boyfriend Matt Christunas, 17, and Daniel Johnson, 21, say they have had personal experience with the dangers of synthetic drugs.

The city of Largo economic development staff will be developing an incentive program to encourage new and expanding businesses by exempting city property taxes, after commissioners voiced favor for the program May 14.

Over the almost 25 years I have here with the Cox Media Group, I've attended many events.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

Tara Gardens, a 22-unit apartment community in Largo, has sold for $825,000. Michael P. Regan, Francesco P. Carriera and Nicholas Meoli of Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services listed the property on behalf of the local seller.

The Armed Forces History Museum's 2013 special event series presented by Maggi Tax Advisory and Veteran Solutions continues with three events this month.

Do you use Instagram to snap photos of your life in Largo, Florida? Show off some of your photos to fellow readers of the Patch.