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Sligh Avenue reopens after fire breaks out near ZooTampa

Fire near ZooTampa
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A fire broke out near ZooTampa early Wednesday morning, according to officials.

Tampa Fire Rescue said crews are on the scene of the structure fire in the 900 block of West Sligh Avenue.

Fire near ZooTampa

Officials initially closed West Sligh Avenue from North Boulevard to North Willow Avenue in both directions, but it has since reopened.

There are no other details available at this time.

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'Cruise lights' on Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol cars raise questions, confusion among drivers

Every driver knows that when you see red and blue flashing lights on a patrol car, you slow down, pull over, or get out of the way.

But in Hillsborough County, drivers will also now see deputies with their lights on, but not flashing. They're called "cruise lights," and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recently implemented their use on all patrol vehicles.

"Cruise lights" on HCSO patrol cars raise questions and confusion among drivers