Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopens after law enforcement activity forced closure

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Sunshine Skyway Bridge reopened Wednesday after law enforcement officials were forced to close it due to an investigation.

St. Petersburg police said a “suspicious item” was left behind by someone who tried to jump off the bridge.

Video from FL511 showed authorities using a robot during the investigation.

The north and southbound lanes were closed for about an hour and a half due to the investigation…

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