Largo News

A man was robbed in his mobile home park this morning in Largo, but he gave chase, hanging onto the tailgate of the suspects' get-away vehicle before letting go, Largo police said.

When police arrested Richard Harvey Warren on Thursday night on an accusation of stealing bologna from a local convenience store, it wasn't the Largo man's first brush with the law.

An estimated 30,000 people are expected to attend the city's annual July 4 celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, according to city officials.

A woman who stole three purses and a backpack from motorists in a 24-hour span was arrested Tuesday after she tried to run over one of her victims, police said.

Peggy Friend was supposed to take care of her mentally disabled client and help him pay his bills, authorities said.

LARGO, Fla. - Authorities said a man walking through a security checkpoint at a Pinellas courthouse tried to steal an expensive watch, just feet from deputies.

'The Melody Lingers On' runs Thursday through Saturday, July 10-19, at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive.

LARGO - A 54-year-old Largo man wanted to be closer to Jesus, so he rammed his car into a church.

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is displaying their new hybrid SmartBus this weekend.

LARGO: A Sarasota man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for causing a crash that killed a Dunedin elementary school teacher.

Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 13207 Pine St. N, Largo. Call 596-6999. A relationship conference will take place Friday and Saturday.

In the Florida Keys, locals enjoy the annual fireworks a little differently. We get to watch the fireworks in the night sky like most people, but we also get an additional show at the same time with the reflection of the fireworks dancing on the water below.

Above, from left, John Cordone, Betty Lou Grunwald, Rosalie Ceschi and Paul Cordone play pinochle.

People who own homes and businesses near Highland Avenue and East Bay Drive won their crusade to stay out of the city's latest plan to redevelop Bay Drive in downtown.

City commissioners told numerous residents June 16 what they wanted to hear about a proposal to expand the boundaries of the West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District plan - it's dead The city proposed to expand the boundaries of the district by adding about 18.6 acres of area along the north side of East Bay Drive between Fourth Street ...

If you're searching for American or Mediterranean, including breakfast, lunch or dinner, look no further than Georgie Boy Restaurant .

LARGO - Authorities said a Pinellas County jail worker brought tobacco and marijuana into the facility for an inmate The sheriff's office reports that 24-year-old Brian McClymont was charged Thursday with introduction of contraband into a correctional facility, two counts of misuse of public office and possession of a controlled substance.

Police Chief Lester Aradi, suspended for three days for violating the city's disciplinary policy, said Thursday afternoon he 'loves our city and has the utmost respect for our city manager.' 'If he wants me to serve three days off, I will.' Nevertheless, he said 'in his heart' he couldn't fire the officer who voided the ticket a motorist received ...

Talia Adams, 11, enjoys herself at the Good ACT annual recreation scholarship program awards lunch.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting with a big mystery: Investigators don't know where the victim was shot.