Largo News

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.

The Center for Cough , which claims to be the only facility in the southeast dedicated solely to chronic cough, has opened in Largo.

Deborah Hussemann of Valrico, left, comforts Christine McCaffrey of Largo at the Narcotic Overdose Prevention & Education candlelight vigil to remember those who died of drug and alcohol abuse.

Dynamic vocals, musical hits, comedy will be featured at this season's Celebrity Showcase at the Largo Community Center, 65 Fourth St.

A fight between two sisters led to a Pinellas County man being attacked by a pit bull.

A Pinellas County man is recovering at a local hospital after being attacked by a 90 pound pit-bull. Pinellas County Deputies were responding to a call about a dispute between two sisters at a home in Largo.

A candlelight vigil to remember people who have died in Pinellas County from drug and alcohol abuse will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Largo Central Park, 105 Central Park Drive.

Clara Jane Keysor, a resident of the Grand Villa of Largo assisted living facility, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday.

A suicidal man at a Largo park caused to two schools to go on lockdown Monday. Largo Police say a call came into the Department stating the man was inside Largo Talor Park located on 8th Avenue SW, inside his white van armed with an handgun.

I'm sure you'll understand why hearing about this new medical center made me want to clear my throat.

Highland Hoppers has preschool openings The Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave., has openings in its Highland Hoppers.

A classic closet smoker, Vince Palmer never smoked in front of his family or his colleagues and was convinced he would never be able to give up the 2 1/2 packs a day he craved.

Just found a really good little Mexican place called La Carreta. I am always on the look out for these.