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🌱 Patch AM: Why Largo volleyball’s latest loss may not tell the whole story

Also, don't miss Lealman Nights - Free Movie in the Park! on the Largo Patch calendar

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Hi Largo! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Largo volleyball's latest loss may not tell the whole story
  • How a reported Largo Airbnb theft sparked a high-stakes NFL case

Also on today's calendar: Lealman Nights - Free Movie in the Park! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 73.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Bloomingdale Now 4-2 Since Losing 4 Straight (maxpreps.com) — Largo High's volleyball team dropped a 2-0 tournament match to Bloomingdale but still saw strong individual efforts from Claire Meloy and Danielle McGovern. The Packers have hit a rough patch, losing eight of their last ten to fall to 9-11, though they quickly bounced back with a straight-sets win over Wesley Chapel the next day.
   

• Seahawks star Terrion Arnold suffers huge blow in kidnapping and robbery case (newsbreak.com) — A high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to an alleged retaliation after a theft at a Largo Airbnb now includes a co-defendant's guilty plea and agreement to testify. Prosecutors say Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold orchestrated the plot shortly after reporting a $250,000 loss in Largo, while he maintains his innocence and awaits trial under significant NFL restrictions.
   

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    I bought a new tv and have tried for several days to attach the two-foot stand. I had no luck and was getting frustrated. The screws were tiny and… (Nextdoor Oakhurst)
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🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Provident Financial (NASDAQ:PROV) and BayFirst Financial (NASDAQ:BAFN) Head to Head Review (defenseworld.net)
  • Science Teacher Charged With Dragging Seventh Grader 20 Feet by the Arm Out of Classroom (pulptastic.com)

Clearwater

  • Major champions, Hall of Famers fill 2026 World Champions Cup rosters (usatoday.com)
  • Congregation Beth Shalom Welcomes Michele Rabinovitch - Jewish Press - Florida's Gulf Coast Edition (jewishpressgulfcoast.com)
  • Pinellas school board race pits collaborative approach against push for change (tampabay.com)

St. Petersburg

  • Express Bus Service Between Downtown St. Pete, Tampa Airport Launches (patch.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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