Largo News

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.

From pets to development, our Local Voices Bloggers fill us in on interesting, important and humorous parts of life in Largo.

Election Day 2014 is still a long way away, but that doesn't mean competition for local seats isn't starting to develop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pinellas County Animal Services will be closed on Tuesday, May 21, for in-service day.

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.

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.