Largo News Archives

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.

Troopers are searching for a hit and run driver who killed a pedestrian Thursday night.

People can now combine trips and visit the property appraiser and tax collector all in one Largo location.

City Commissioner Rodney Woods said he is a team player. Curtis Holmes said he is not.

Police detectives are looking for more victims of a couple they arrested Monday for passing fake $100 bills at local Publix Supermarkets.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a jail inmate who was hospitalized a week ago after he was found unresponsive, authorities said Sunday.

Share + Oct 16, 2009 2:19 pm US/Eastern KEY LARGO, Fla. Oceans Casino Cruises has announced it will close the SunCruz Casino operation in Key Largo, Florida effective immediately.

Library Foundation's fundraiser on Saturday The Greater Largo Library Foundation will hold the Boogie Man Ball on Saturday at Pinecrest Place Retirement Community, 1150 Eighth Ave.

Results of a soil study stemming from arsenic found at the Largo Central Park Nature Preserve are expected to be completed and submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for review in January 2010, city officials say.

Two Largo officers earn awards for DUI arrests Two Largo police officers were honored at the 11th annual We All Make A Difference Awards Banquet on Thursday.

The new Belleair Beach Community Center is now available for rentals. At its inaugural meeting in the new council chambers, the City Council passed an ordinance and resolution setting up guidelines and rates for facility rentals.

Detectives from the Largo Police Department are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the suspect of a recent sexual battery.

Nature's finery: Enjoy Florida's natural beauty at the Florida Botanical Gardens at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo.

An 85-year-old cancer survivor says the heavy metal group Metallica met with her before a show in Tampa, Fla.

Do you enjoy the outdoors and want to serve an active role in maintaining the City's urban forest? The Largo Parks Department is looking for volunteer Tree Tenders to help maintain and beautify the City's collection of public and privately owned trees.

Learn the Basics of Dog Training Seminar on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 to 11 a.m., at Pinellas County Animal Services, 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo.

A 33-year-old Pinellas County man was charged today with first-degree murder in the death of his roommate two years ago.

The beginning of October marks the end to the Belleair Bluffs Fire Department's existence as an independent, city-owned institution.