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TRAFFIC: All lanes of Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened: FHP

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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Northbound and southbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge have reopened after law enforcement activity shut the bridge down Wednesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Southbound traffic on I-275 was diverted at 54th Avenue South while northbound traffic was diverted at I-75 & I-275.  Motorists were told to take alternate travel routes earlier, as crews worked the scene.

Neighbors and wildlife experts react after a wandering alligator surprises this Wesley Chapel community

A Wesley Chapel resident says gators come with the territory after one was caught on camera in a driveway. A ZooTampa expert explains the sighting is likely due to alligator mating season.

Neighbors and wildlife experts react after a wandering alligator surprises this Wesley Chapel community