Bridge Shut Down Beach Battle | Tampa News

Traffic gridlock hits Hillsborough County as the Howard Frankland Bridge shuts down southbound after a major crash near mile marker 33, forcing drivers to scramble for detours. Meanwhile, a St. Pete Beach hotel owner sues the city over beach ownership, sparking a public vs. private property showdown. Health officials investigate a dengue-related death amid an outbreak, while county deputies receive recognition for surviving a July ambush. On the national front, the Trump administration eyes revisions to the Endangered Species Act, targeting the definition of “harm” with potential ripple effects for conservation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6d15b558479edf3e