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Hello again Largo! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you checked your cameras for this missing Largo grandfather?
  • Could a surprise Duke Energy deposit suddenly hit your Largo power bill?
  • How an alleged ‘E-bike Bandit’ from Largo was finally tracked down

Also on today's calendar: Artists Holiday Meet and Greet and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Largofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Search continues for missing Largo man with dementia (fox13news.com) — Largo police and family are urgently searching for 87-year-old Petro Kuqo, a Largo man with dementia who vanished after leaving his Clearwater apartment a week ago. Officers have used drones, divers, boats, and ground teams, and relatives are begging residents across Pinellas County—especially around Largo—to review home security footage and report any possible sightings.
   

• Duke Energy customers shocked by unexpected deposit fees added to electric bills: ‘It's crazy' (fox13news.com) — Duke Energy customers, including a Largo resident on budget billing, are seeing surprise deposit charges of hundreds of dollars added to their regular electric bills, straining budgets right before the holidays. The utility says deposits can be adjusted after annual reviews, while a consumer attorney notes the practice is legal but urges residents to watch for scams and ask about assistance programs.
   

• Largo Man Charged in Clearwater Bank Robberies Involving E-Bike Getaway (iontb.com) — A 49-year-old Largo man has been federally charged in two armed bank robberies in Clearwater, where investigators say he used an e-bike to flee and kept a firearm and stolen cash at his home. The case, tied to a broader federal anti-crime initiative, underscores how serious regional investigations can reach directly into Largo neighborhoods.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE >>>FOUND >>>Looking for my cat that get lost yesterday at 129th Terrace , the neighbor right behind Largo Mall after past Fuguitt Elementary School.
    His name is Timy and has a red collar with a bell. (Nextdoor Largo Terrace North)
  • I asked the Seminole Public Works Department about the proper way to recycle plastic water bottles.
    I wasn't sure if they should be put in the recycle bin with cap on? or cap off? Here was their reply: "You can recycle bottle caps as long as they… (Nextdoor Seminole Grove Estates)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Largo. Apply here.
  • C.S.T. Connection, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Assistant/Team Lead in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • 22 New Aldi Locations Set to Debut in December 2025 (cheapism.com)
  • Weekend spotlight: Holiday Sparkle, Broadway Christmas and more (stpetecatalyst.com)
  • Father facing neglect charges after 'failing to provide' proper care after search for missing child (wesh.com)

St. Petersburg

  • St. Petersburg installs rainbow bike racks following state-mandated removal of Pride murals by FDOT (flvoicenews.com)
  • Arts Alive!: Jim Sorensen, Tampa Repertory Theatre (stpetecatalyst.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

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