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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Greater Largo Little League Launches Spring Season
Youth baseball and softball teams from Greater Largo Little League kicked off their spring season with a community parade today. The annual event signals the start of games running through June at local fields. Families lined the streets to cheer on players ages 4-16.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Largo Sees B+ Crime Grade, 41% Below National Average in 2026
Largo's crime rate remains 41% below the national average as of April 2026, earning a B+ safety grade from recent analyses. Violent crime stands at 211 per 100,000 residents, with residents facing a 1 in 474 chance of victimization. Neighborhoods like Sandy Woods and Largo Paradise Island rate A+ for safety.
May 12
Clearwater Police Issue Alert for 4 Missing Siblings
May 12
the area Structure fire: Live Updates
May 12
Structure Fire Reported at 2050 Safe Haven Way #A5 in Dunedin
May 12
Medical Emergency Reported at Grid 198A in Dunedin, FL
May 12
Crime & Public Safety
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Ferry Crash Trial Delayed to February 2027
Jeffrey Knight, former owner of Jannus Ferry, will not face trial until February 2027 for his role in the deadly 2025 Clearwater ferry crash that killed one person and injured 10 others. The delay stems from difficulties obtaining key evidence from the Coast Guard.
May 12
the area Structure fire: Live Updates
May 12
Tampa Man Freed from Jail After Guest House Demolition Pledge
May 12
Clearwater Police Arrest 7 in String of Auto Burglaries
May 12
Local Business
Read Section →$100M IQ Fiber Buildout Boosts Clearwater Internet
Jacksonville-based IQ Fiber has launched its 100% fiber-optic internet service in Clearwater, part of a $100 million investment across Pinellas County. Residents and businesses in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Largo now have access to high-speed connections with no contracts. The rollout, announced May 1, promises faster speeds and storm-resilient service for locals.
May 12
Largo Mall area mixed-use project faces uncertain future after commission denial
May 12
Dutch Bros Opens Drive-Thru Coffee Spot on E Bay Drive
May 12
Schools & Kids
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Largo High Sets Class of 2026 Graduation for May 21 at Tropicana Field
Pinellas County Schools has scheduled Largo High School's Class of 2026 graduation for Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The event is one of several district ceremonies at the stadium, offering families a chance to celebrate amid rising graduation rates.
May 12
Calvary Christian Hosts College Fair Friday
May 12
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?
In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.
May 12
The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity
May 12
The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?
May 12
Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground
May 12
Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life
May 12
State News
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Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh
USF alumna Alexis Pugh, Director of Communications for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, discusses her role in telling families' stories and the impact of affordable housing.
May 12
Pinellas Genealogy Society hosts German ancestry research event
May 12
Tampa Violent Crime Drops 16.6% in 2025, Outpacing Nation: TPD
May 12
Hillsborough OKs $40 Yearly Garbage Fee Hike for Residents
May 12
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