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Hey there, Largo! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see this straw-hat-wearing bank robbery suspect in Largo?
  • How a Largo grooming tragedy could change Florida pet safety rules
  • Fundraiser launched after Largo man badly burned in I-75 truck fire

Also on today's calendar: 31 Year Celebration "Island Time" Casino Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police investigate bank robbery at Largo bank – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A bank on East Bay Drive in Largo was robbed Monday afternoon, and police are asking anyone who saw suspicious activity to come forward. Investigators say a man in a sports jacket and straw hat left Valley Bank on a dark-colored mountain bike. No injuries were reported, but the suspect remains at large as detectives review evidence.
   

• Largo dog groomer responds after dog dies during grooming appointment (fox13news.com) — A Largo dog grooming shop was cited for neglect after a 10-year-old Great Pyrenees died during a grooming appointment, though the owner disputes responsibility and no necropsy was done. The case is now inspiring an advocate to draft "Rilee's Law," which could require emergency training for Florida groomers. The business says it has already added CPR and emergency procedures.
   

• Largo Man Suffers Severe Burns After Pasco County I-75 Truck Crash; Fundraiser Launched (tampafp.com) — A Largo man, Rich Wenz, is recovering from severe burns after his concrete truck overturned and caught fire on I-75 in Pasco County. Friends and neighbors have launched an online fundraiser to help him and his wife cover living expenses while he can't work. The crash involved no other vehicles and the investigation is closed.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found cat Orange Lake 116th AveN He is in my backyard.
    I can't bring him in as my cats are growling at him through the window. It a male and not neutered. (Nextdoor Seminole)
  • I'm looking for someone to fix a leak in my reclaim water box.
    According to the city it's on my side/—so my problem. Can anyone recommend a reasonable priced handyman or plumber. I don't think it's a big job but… (Nextdoor Vonn Rd)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Largo. Apply here.
  • Lincare Holdings posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Seminole High School Receives $57M Renovation With New Dining Hall and Safety Systems (wild941.com)
  • Death investigation on Tangelo Drive in Seminole County, sheriff's office says (wesh.com)
  • Orange County fire chief caught in prostitution sting, report says (clickorlando.com)

Clearwater

  • RFK Jr., Anna Paulina Luna host Clearwater roundtable on regenerative farming (fox13news.com)
  • Manatee protection zone advances in Clearwater estuary (baynews9.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Officer Fired After Internal Review Of Domestic Battery Allegation: St. Pete Police (patch.com)
  • Popular West Coast Coffee Chain Planning St. Pete Location: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Largo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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