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Hi there, Largo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Largo detectives say cameras traced the attorney's suspected killer
  • What Largo parents should know after 15 men arrested in sting

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Officers testify on day two of trial for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney (fox13news.com) — A high-profile murder trial involving Largo attorney Steven Cozzi continued this week, with Largo Police detectives detailing surveillance footage and forensic evidence they say links former plastic surgeon Tomasz Kosowski to Cozzi's 2023 disappearance. Testimony described bleach-soaked crime scenes, a wagon-loaded truck seen on cameras, and landfill searches, while the self-represented defendant fought to suppress evidence as the judge-only trial moves toward a possible death-penalty decision.
   

• Pinellas County deputies arrest 15 men allegedly looking to meet up with minors for sex (tampabay28.com) — Pinellas deputies based in Largo arrested 15 men during a five-day undercover "Operation Cyber Shield," targeting adults who believed they were arranging sex with minors. The sheriff highlighted cases involving an 86-year-old man, a local attorney, and a previously deported suspect, and urged Largo-area parents to closely monitor kids' online activity and tighten controls on their devices.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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