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Greetings Largo! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did the FDA find at a Largo drug manufacturer?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 78.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FDA Concerns Over Asbestos Testing of Talc in OTC Drugs (lanierlawfirm.com) — A Largo-based over-the-counter drug manufacturer, Formulated Solutions, was cited by the FDA for not adequately testing talc used in some products for asbestos and other quality measures. The company says it has stopped making talc-containing drugs, but regulators insist that any future production must include stronger testing and documentation, highlighting ongoing federal scrutiny that could affect local jobs and industry reputation.
   

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  • The City of Largo looks forward to welcoming residents tomorrow, Wed, Sep 9, for the Community Town Hall: How Property Taxes Fund City Services, from 6-7:30pm at Horizon West Bay.
    The town hall will include a presentation followed by a moderated panel discussion and Q&A. The discussion will be moderated by Dalia Dangerfield,… (Nextdoor )
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    I am available nights from 6pm to 9am. 727-593-4771 (Nextdoor Belleair Bluffs & Belleair S)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Emergency Communications Dispatcher in Largo. Apply here.
  • Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for PCB Assembler - Largo, FL in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Stat Bomb — Florida State football snap counts, grades from 27-24 loss to SMU (on3.com)
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Clearwater

  • Living seawall initiative underway in Clearwater (baynews9.com)
  • Volunteers rescue sea turtles trapped in storm drain near Clearwater (wsvn.com)
  • Clearwater Traffic Alert: Northbound US 19 Access To 298th Avenue N Closed For 10 Days (tampafp.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Lightning Strikes Gym, Sparks Fire At St. Pete Catholic High School: Officials (patch.com)
  • Body Found Floating Near St. Pete Pier: Reports (patch.com)

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