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Coffee in hand, Largo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Largo's gas prices stack up against nearby Pinellas cities
  • Which Largo standouts are powering Pinellas Park's offense this season?

Also on today's calendar: No King: Vote Early St. Pete and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.13 in week ending Oct. 3 (pinellastimes.com) — Midgrade gas in Largo recently bottomed out at $4.49 per gallon, as part of a wider look at prices across Pinellas County cities. Countywide, midgrade averaged $4.53, slightly below the statewide average of $4.57. The report, based on GasBuddy submissions, highlights how local prices compare amid volatile global fuel markets.
   

• 4A District 10 Football 2026 Varsity Total Yards Stat Leaders (maxpreps.com) — Several Pinellas Park High players from Largo rank among the 4A District 10 football yardage leaders, with running back Jhai Hitchcock second overall and quarterback Laderian Jackson also in the top ten. The list tracks total offensive yards for standout athletes across Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Largo. It offers local fans a snapshot of who's driving this season's offenses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this anyone's cat?
    He's friendly and has been in our yard! We want to make sure someone's not looking for him. He has a collar but it's too faded to read. We are… (Nextdoor Anona)
  • I've noticed that Publix if you are buying a bunch of gift cards, which I did for my nieces for Halloween that they ask you what they're for.
    A Friend of mine's sister got scammed and was buying a bunch of Apple gift cards to pay for something and they asked her what they're for and they… (Nextdoor Suburban Estates)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Largo. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Week 8 Football Rewind: Evans clinches district; Seminole, Innovation are lone unbeatens (orlandosentinel.com)
  • Seminole County plans drainage fixes as residents along Michigan Ave. grapple with persistent rain, flooding (fox35orlando.com)
  • Local Level: Winter 2026-27 (floridafarmfamily.com)

Clearwater

  • Previous boat crash, dismissed citations scrutinized in Clearwater ferry crash hearing (wtsp.com)
  • For Sale: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino in Clearwater, Florida (classiccars.com)
  • Byron Donalds camp to knock doors with Sydney Gruters, Nick DiCeglie, Linda Chaney as GOP coordinates campaigns (floridapolitics.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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