Does Your Insurance Cover Sinkholes?

Should you be worried if your property is protected from an unexpected sinkhole?

Osceola Middle School Teacher Adjusts To Life As A Celebrity

After being named ‘America’s Most Hilarious Teacher’ by “The View”, Mike Rivera is trying to balance his career with his newfound fame.

Brownfields Designation Would Clear Way for Walmart Supercenter at Largo Crossroads Site

City leaders will vote to designate a portion of the former Crossroads Mall a brownfields site in an effort to offer incentives for a planned Walmart Supercenter.

Largo Mall Parking Lot Sinkhole Patched Up

Asphalt covered what was a nearly 10-foot-wide sinkhole that opened near the movie theater at Largo Mall on Friday.

Osceola Middle Teacher Named 'Most Hilarious' by 'The View'

Largo teacher Mike Rivera was named the winner Monday of a comedy competition on ABC's "The View."

Largo Easter Egg Hunt: Register now

The March 23rd event requires pre-registration, as spaces for participation are limited.

Largo's 8th Annual Shamrock'n Run Set For March 15

The family-friendly event at Ulmer Park features a 5K run, a 1.5-mile walk and a kids race.

Largo Jail Bookings Feb. 26 - March 3

The following report shows felony charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 26 and March 3, along with others arrested in Largo.

Seabird Rescue Facility Coming to Largo?

Largo could place a rehab center at McGough Park that would be run by Suncoast Bird Rescue, but any decision is far off, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

VIDEO: Indian Rocks Beach Sunset Timelapse

Check out this cool video seen on YouTube. Got videos or photos you want to share? Post them here on Largo Patch!

WATCH: Largo Teacher Does Standup on 'The View'

Osceola Middle School teacher Mike Rivera performed as part of the ABC show's "hilarious teachers" contest. The winner will be announced on Monday morning's episode.

Sinkhole Found at Largo Mall

Firefighters discovered the 10-foot-long sinkhole Friday in the parking lot of the Largo Mall.

Which Intersections Need to be Improved?

Officials are considering traffic improvements and beautifications at the intersection of Walsingham Road and Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach. What do you think should be done? Are there other intersections around town that need improvement?

Top Headlines: CVS Stabbing, Bayhead Ponds Opening, Car/Dog Wash in Largo

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights from Largo Patch!

City Looks For Applicants to Review Charter

Nine citizens would be needed to develop possible changes to the city’s charter.

Largo Man Stabs Wife After Argument, Deputies Say

Anastacio Morales, 37, has been charged with domestic aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He is currently awaiting trial on a $20,000 bond.

Police: Largo Man Punched, Strangled Girlfriend in Moving Car

John Armstrong II of Largo has been charged with domestic battery by strangulation and kidnapping.

Police: Largo Man Gave Child Hallucinogenic Mushroom

Largo Police say 19-year-old Matthew Parris admitted to the crime after being arrested.

Man Charged with Child Abuse for Allegedly Strangling Child Over Food

David Savage, 52, of Largo, has been charged with aggravated child abuse and is currently awaiting trial on a $20,000 bond.

OMG PD: Cop and Firefighter Impersonated; Sinkhole Swallows Man; Patient Assaults Nurse

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Skate Park Coming to Bayhead Complex

Construction of the skateboarding park is expected to start in about a month and should be complete by summer, according to officials.

Bayhead Ponds Officially Opens With Fish Release, Skate Park Groundbreaking

The Seminole Boulevard park complex now features two ponds, an asphalt trail, hundreds of trees and, coming soon, a skate park.

Largo Teacher to Appear on 'The View' Friday Morning

Mike Rivera, seventh-grade teacher at Osceola Middle School, is appearing on the ABC show as part of its contest to find the most hilarious teacher.

License Plate to Honor Fallen Officers Unveiled

Pinellas Park High School Students created the specialty license plate to honor officers that are killed in the line of duty. Lawmakers unveiled the proposed plate at the high school Wednesday.

Clean More Than Your Car At Classic Car Wash in Largo

The Rosery Road business boasts a bay to clean boats and RVs, plus it features a unique dog washing machine.

Bayhead Ponds Comes to Life in Today's Grand Opening

The official opening of the Largo rainwater retention park, complete with fish release, is set for 5:15 p.m. Thursday at Bayhead Complex, 375 Seminole Blvd.

Largo Woman Hopes To Unite Community Through Art

Tanya Pistillo is opening a community art gallery on West Bay Drive, and her plans go way beyond brick and mortar success.

Largo High Teacher Accused of Drinking, Smoking Pot With Students

According to the Pinellas School District, Joelle Bishop drank alcohol and smoked marijuana with students while she drove in a car with them Jan. 3. Bishop has denied the accusations and requested a hearing.

UPDATE: Man Opens Fire in Largo Office, Shoots Self, Police Say

The suspect entered the lobby of an office complex on Lightwave Drive, began shooting at the lobby doors and windows, then shot himself in the abdomen, Largo Police said.

House Hunt: What's Selling in Largo for Less Than $150,000

Looking for a home to buy? Here are some in Largo for sale for less than $150,000.

Sequester: Job Losses, Spending Freezes May Hit Florida

As the deadline looms for $85 billion in federal spending cuts to kick in, take a look at what impacts might be felt in Largo and Florida as a whole.

New License Plate Honoring Fallen Officers to be Unveiled at Pinellas Park High

Lawmakers are working to create a specialty license plate to honor officers killed in the line of duty.

What Largo's Saying: Wawa Coming to Largo

Some Largo Patch readers look forward to see the project through, others question the need for another gas station where already there is a Thornton's on one corner and a Rally on the other.

Largo Jail Bookings: Feb. 20-25

The following report shows charges associated with residents in Largo booked at Pinellas County Jail between Feb. 20-25, along with others arrested in Largo.

Deputies Make 7 DUI Busts During 'Wolf Pack' Operation

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office issued 32 citations over the weekend during its operation.

Police: Man Stabs CVS Employee While High on Dangerous Drug Cocktail

Largo Police said the suspect was "on a dangerous cocktail of cocaine, synthetic drugs and Four Loko beverages."

Top Headlines: Woman Bites Cop, New Businesses, Finley's St. Paddy's Party

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Man Arrested After 230 Grams of Cocaine Found in Car

Keiri Harvey was arrested on charges of trafficking in cocaine.

OMG PD: 239 Harassing Texts, Caught at IHOP, Deputy and a Prostitute

We compile the odd, unusual ‘oh my gosh’ police items from throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Cops: Woman Bites, Runs Over Police Officer to Avoid Arrest

Largo Police have arrested and charged Jamie Ramseur with attempted felony murder of a law enforcement among several other charges. Two police officers and two bystanders were allegedly assaulted by Ramseur after she was found with a stolen car.