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Roads open: I-4 lane closure overnight in Lakeland after diesel fuel spill from semi-truck: FDOT

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LAKELAND, Fla. — All lanes appear to be open after a cleanup from a diesel spill on eastbound I-4 near Exit 38 in Lakeland is prompting emergency lane and shoulder closures for cleanup and repairs on the evening of Sept. 16.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) stated that the spill damaged the eastbound inside lane and shoulder, affecting a roughly quarter-mile stretch. Crews worked to clean up the area and repair the pavement.

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Dozens rally in downtown Tampa demanding justice after ICE shootings

The victims, Joan Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado in Texas, were both killed during ICE traffic stops this past week.

Dozens rally in downtown Tampa demanding justice after ICE shootings