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2 NB lanes on Howard Frankland Bridge back open after police activity linked to missing USF students: FHP

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HILLSBOROUGH CO., Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said two inside northbound lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge have reopened after police activity in Hillsborough County.

FHP said the lanes were closed at mile marker 35 near the county line for several hours.

During a press conference at 2 p.m. on Friday, HCSO said the police activity was linked to the ongoing investigation into two missing USF students. Authorities said human remains were discovered on the Howard Frankland Bridge that could possibly be identified as one of the missing students, Zamil Limon.

The suspect has been taken into custody at his home in Tampa. The search continues for Nahida Bristy.

The HFB reopened at 12 p.m.

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