Largo Patch

Both deaths were likely caused by the bacteria Vibrio, which is found in oysters. trib.al/canyZyw

More than 13 national and local law agencies were involving in busting a national drug-smuggling operation based in Winter Haven. trib.al/O8q9TVG

Looking for something to do in the Tampa Bay area this weekend? Fashion’s Finest Tampa Bay, Tracy Morgan, Tampa Bay Tap Festival. trib.al/0kogw2f

A bicyclist is in critical condition after falling off the bike at 142nd Avenue North and Northbound Frontage Road in Largo Thursday night. trib.al/E2659k5

The state attorney concluded that the fatal shooting of a man by Pinellas County sheriff's deputies in Safety Harbor was justified. trib.al/xh4o7zc

Save the date for August 25th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/XSkaUxo

An original OCC chopper customized by Paul Teutul Sr. is now on display in the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. trib.al/GtFvm7X

A 36-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary in connection to a fire at the Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park Tuesday. trib.al/rhFMQim

JC La Verde was seriously injured in an alligator attack while swimming in Lake Thonotosassa on Aug. 3. The attack was captured on video. trib.al/h7Zy8iv

In Florida, about 93 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio. trib.al/6iGUVQZ

Under the Florida Constitution, the suspension of an elected official must be reviewed and approved by the Senate. trib.al/c35ONZj

A new Lifetime movie starring Thora Birch details the relationship between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie and the vlogger's death. trib.al/1OVWIv5

The purpose of the LMS is to identify and reduce the impact of hazards such as flooding, sea level rise and storm surge in the community. trib.al/4WUzMCI

The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders Marching Band​ enters its 41st season with a new band director. trib.al/Xjk86LP

Thunderstorms in Florida produced a massive waterspout off the coast of Destin on Tuesday, according to weather officials. trib.al/XwXeTtA

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed Warren from his job. trib.al/ehlC017

Gov. DeSantis wants to hire retired first-responders and military veterans, who would receive bonuses to become teachers in Florida. trib.al/XHhzIjQ

Dr. Chaundre Cross set sail from Naples on Aug. 10. After several days of searching, the Coast Guard suspended efforts to find him Sunday. trib.al/G7WIKQS

The pass rusher became the first active NFL player to come out as gay last year when he played for the Las Vegas Raiders. trib.al/R11CieB

A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while his family was snorkeling off the Florida Keys over the weekend. trib.al/9GmIPH4