Top Headlines: Senior Scammed Out of $18,000; Largo Open Air Market Closing
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1. Detectives: Women Scammed Senior Out of $18,000 at Largo Walmart
The suspects claimed they needed the money to obtain American citizenship, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
2. Largo Open Air Market Is Closing
Officials pulled the plug on the weekly Community Center event, citing low attendance and declining vendor participation.
3. Largo Fire Chief Resigns Amid Investigation
Largo Fire Chief Mike Wallace has been the subject of an internal investigation.
4. New Businesses Coming to Largo: Japanese/Italian Restaurant, Ecigarette Store
A Japanese/Italian restaurant, ecigarette and pet store recently opened in Largo.
5. Checkers Grand Opening Draws Crowd, Company Luminaries
The founder of the franchise along with hundreds of patrons turned out for the re-opening of the East Bay Drive eatery.
6. Highland Rec On Schedule For May 8 Grand Opening
Construction crews are working feverishly putting the finishing touches on the new facility, according to Largo officials.
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