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Good morning Largo! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Largo housekeeper's arrest raises questions about in-home trust and security
  • What's at stake as the Largo-linked Kosowski murder trial wraps up?
  • Largo domestic dispute over farting ends with a felony arrest

Also on today's calendar: Treasure Your Health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Largo housekeeper arrested for stealing more than $20K from employers: SPPD (tampabay28.com) — A Largo-based housekeeper has been arrested after St. Petersburg police say she admitted stealing more than $20,000 in jewelry from longtime employers. Investigators linked her to multiple pawn shop sales across Pinellas County, where victims identified their missing pieces. Largo residents who hire in-home help may want to review security practices and check valuables.
   

2. Tomasz Kosowski trial: Prosecutors rest case after courtroom demonstration denied (fox13news.com) — A high-profile murder trial tied to a Largo attorney is nearing its conclusion, with closing arguments set for Wednesday and a judge deciding the verdict. Prosecutors detailed how detectives from Largo Police linked Dr. Tomasz Kosowski to attorney Steven Cozzi's 2023 disappearance, while the self-represented defendant unsuccessfully pushed for dramatic courtroom demonstrations. The state is seeking the death penalty, and a ruling could significantly impact the local legal community.
   

3. A Man Was Arrested After Farting in Bed with His Wife (wrif.com) — A domestic dispute in a Largo household led to a felony battery arrest after a woman told police her partner choked her during an argument over him farting in bed. She later provided Largo officers with a recording in which he allegedly acknowledged the choking. While the story is odd, it underscores how quickly minor conflicts can escalate into serious criminal charges.
   

4. Irene Cara's Estate Uncovers $333K In Uncollected Royalties Decades After Her Music Industry Battle (finurah.com) — Irene Cara's estate has uncovered more than $333,000 in long-overdue music royalties, even as it has already sold the Largo home where she died for $499,000. For Largo residents, the story offers a local connection to the late star while detailing her long battle for fair compensation. The newly found funds will now be handled through ongoing probate and estate management.
   

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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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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