Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
Monday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Largo presents hypothetical budget under Amendment 3 (wmnf.org) — Largo officials have outlined a 2028 "what if" budget showing deep cuts to fire rescue, police, libraries, parks, and community centers if Florida's Amendment 3 passes and no new revenue is raised. Commissioners stressed the scenario is informational only, but warned that higher taxes, fees, or privatizing some services might be needed to avoid major reductions in services residents rely on.
• Pinellas County saw lowest price for midgrade gas at $4.13 in week ending Oct. 3 (pinellastimes.com) — Drivers in Largo are paying among the lower midgrade gas prices in Pinellas County, where the weekly low hit $4.13 per gallon for the period ending Oct. 3. A GasBuddy analysis shows county and state averages were higher, and explains how global oil markets and refinery capacity have kept fuel costs elevated despite recent declines.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Found Kitten! Please help us get him back home! He was first spotted last Friday, October 2 near the Tires Express and Munchkin Town that is situated between 66th… (Nextdoor Lake Park Estates)
The world keeps changing and people are becoming more distant. Take chance and try to connect even if it's for a short time. You can start with me if you need or want the practice. Kindness is not always the… (Nextdoor Ranchero Village)
Brentwood Park Townhomes & Apartments posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant in Largo. Apply here.
GFL Environmental, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Operator/ Transfer Laborer Spotter in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.
🗞 Nearby News
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The Annika: Awards exemption to 2027 LPGA rookie Annabelle Pancake-Webb (firstcallgolf.com)
V Modern Italian debuts in North Hyde Park, Dr. BBQ heads to Clearwater Beach and more in Tampa Bay food news (cltampa.com)
Seminole
Where Big ideas meet Community: Seminole State College creates a Forum for Conversations shaping our Future (mysanfordherald.com)
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)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!