I-75 near Venice reopens after brush fire

Kevin Accettulla

May 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — All lanes of Interstate 75 reopened Monday night after they were closed due to a brush fire, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Lanes were closed for hours and traffic was diverted off of the highway.

Video shared with WFLA by Craig Chapman shows a helicopter picking up water to help with the fire.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA.

Yahoo Sports
NHL playoffs: Oilers close out Stars to reach Stanley Cup Final, set up series with Panthers
The Oilers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in nearly two decades.
Yahoo Sports
Commanders release K Brandon McManus after sexual assault lawsuit
Brandon McManus was accused of sexually assaulting two flight attendants last season with the Jaguars in a new lawsuit.
Yahoo Sports
Birmingham-Southern's season ends on UW-Whitewater walk-off homer at DIII College World Series
Birmingham-Southern College's baseball team is finally finished after an 11–10 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater at the Division III College World Series.
Engadget
The Keyper is a casual adventure game for Playdate that unexpectedly made me cry
The Keyper's charm lies in the strange interactions between you and the people who live in the Winchester 21 building, where you're tasked with being the new caretaker and must find all the keys.
TechCrunch
French startup ten ten finds viral success and controversy in reinventing walkie-talkies
Less than one year after its iOS launch, French startup ten ten has gone viral with a walkie-talkie app that allows teens to send voice messages to their close friends — even when their phone is locked. Whether you think that's a recipe for disaster or the coolest thing you've heard may depend on your age group, and teens clearly heard of that one long before we did; although walkie talkies are clearly not a new concept, even in app form. "We’re ephemeral by design," ten ten co-founder and CEO, Jule Comar said in a written interview with TechCrunch.
Yahoo News
What’s in Biden's 3-phase plan to end the war in Gaza?
The plan includes a six-week ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal.
Engadget
Boeing’s Starliner has two more chances this week to make its first crewed flight
While NASA and partners discussed possibly flying today following their assessment of the issue, they ultimately decided to hold off until the next opportunities, either on June 5 or 6.
Yahoo News
Hunter Biden's gun trial begins this week. Here's everything you need to know about the case.
The president's son pleaded not guilty to three charges related to a 2018 gun purchase.
Yahoo Sports
Sky-Fever fallout: Foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to flagrant-1, Angel Reese fined $1,000 for skipping interviews
The Sky have also been fined $5,000.
Autoblog
Junkyard Gem: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 700 4-Door Sedan
A 1962 Chevrolet Corvair with air-cooled boxer-six engine and two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission, found in a Colorado junkyard.
Yahoo Life Shopping
The 'festive' solar torch lights to make your garden glow are 40% off at Amazom
Get eight of these flickering-flame beauties for $30 and 'make spring/summer a little more fun.'
Yahoo Life Shopping
The best Amazon deals this weekend — snag Apple, Ninja, Black+Decker at deep discounts
Save up to 80% on everything from vacuums to patio sets while scoring super-low prices on top brands like Bissell, Ninja and more.
Yahoo Life Shopping
This car handbag holder keeps my purse from spilling — and it's on sale for $15
Stretched between the front seats, this multitasking organizer blocks kid feet and curious dogs too.
Yahoo Sports
NHL playoffs: Panthers knock off Rangers to reach 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final
The Panthers will face either the Oilers or the Stars.
Engadget
You can now watch Godzilla Minus One at home on Netflix
Netflix announced the surprise release today, coinciding with the film’s arrival for digital purchase and rental on VOD platforms including Prime Video and Apple TV. The black-and-white version will come to Netflix later this summer.
Engadget
Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is coming to Netflix on October 10. Netflix announced the release date today along with a new trailer. The animated series picks up after the events of the Survivor Trilogy
Yahoo Life Shopping
This Hawaiian Tropics after sun is just $10: 'I’m 62 and people think I’m in my late 40’s'
This No. 1 bestselling body butter is luxurious, deeply hydrating and 'smells like vacation.'
Yahoo Entertainment
A guide to ‘Love Island’ in 2024: How to watch the UK and US versions, where to stream past seasons and more
'Love Island' has resurfaced for the summer. Are you ready to dive in?
Yahoo Life Shopping
‘Bye-bye, flakes’: This scalp massager with 112,000 five-star fans is on sale for just $7
This gizmo can help soothe your dry, flaky, itchy scalp — and it's nearly 40% off.
Yahoo Finance
Aston Martin owner on why new models, F1 allure will boost British luxury automaker
Billionaire Lawrence Stroll put his money where his mouth is and believes others should do the same with his latest endeavor.

News

Life

Entertainment

Finance

Sports

New on Yahoo

I-75 near Venice reopens after brush fire

Recommended Stories

NHL playoffs: Oilers close out Stars to reach Stanley Cup Final, set up series with Panthers

Commanders release K Brandon McManus after sexual assault lawsuit

Birmingham-Southern's season ends on UW-Whitewater walk-off homer at DIII College World Series

The Keyper is a casual adventure game for Playdate that unexpectedly made me cry

French startup ten ten finds viral success and controversy in reinventing walkie-talkies

What’s in Biden's 3-phase plan to end the war in Gaza?

Boeing’s Starliner has two more chances this week to make its first crewed flight

Hunter Biden's gun trial begins this week. Here's everything you need to know about the case.

Sky-Fever fallout: Foul on Caitlin Clark upgraded to flagrant-1, Angel Reese fined $1,000 for skipping interviews

Junkyard Gem: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 700 4-Door Sedan

The 'festive' solar torch lights to make your garden glow are 40% off at Amazom

The best Amazon deals this weekend — snag Apple, Ninja, Black+Decker at deep discounts

This car handbag holder keeps my purse from spilling — and it's on sale for $15

NHL playoffs: Panthers knock off Rangers to reach 2nd straight Stanley Cup Final

You can now watch Godzilla Minus One at home on Netflix

Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider series now has a release date

This Hawaiian Tropics after sun is just $10: 'I’m 62 and people think I’m in my late 40’s'

A guide to ‘Love Island’ in 2024: How to watch the UK and US versions, where to stream past seasons and more

‘Bye-bye, flakes’: This scalp massager with 112,000 five-star fans is on sale for just $7

Aston Martin owner on why new models, F1 allure will boost British luxury automaker