Five Things We Hope You Didn't Miss: Jan. 30 - Feb. 4

1. Pedestrian Safety. Largo has had The most recent fatality occurred on Keene Road on Feb. 1.

The Largo Police Department encouraged pedestrians to use crosswalks in a statement on its Facebook page. 

"Please understand that Pinellas County is a very, densely populated county and the roadways are very, heavily traveled by motor vehicles. It is imperative that pedestrians take the few, extra steps and spend the few, extra seconds to approach, activate and properly use crosswalks. Many pedestrian fatalities can be avoided by the use of pedestrian crosswalks and signals," the police wrote.

2. Election Roundup. 

• Pinellas County helped former Governor Mitt Romney get the in the Florida Republican Primary (Jan. 31).

• One day before Tuesday's vote  had a visit from Romney.

• Largo their stories from the polls on Jan. 31.

• Pinellas Republican voters including one from Largo shared their views on the importance of the .

3. Tragic Fire. A claimed the lives of two women on Feb. 2. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the blaze in The Twin Oaks complex where the elderly mother and daughter lived.

4. Largo Schools Earn Passing Grades. is the best in the area, and Largo's other middle and high schools all earned a "C" or higher in new rankings from the state Department of Education.

5. Super Bowl Sunday. Need some ideas on where to go for a  Plus, Tampa Bay area dogs and their families had a of their own at the SPCA.