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Someone just threw weed out on your Howard Frankland commute

Your Howard Frankland commute just got wilder

Okay wait—you guys, you will not BELIEVE what went down on the Howard Frankland Bridge. I'm talking a full-on high-speed chase, bro, with someone just chucking a bag of weed right out the window! The Florida Highway Patrol said they arrested some dude after this whole scene. Can you imagine? You're just trying to get across the bay, maybe heading to St. Pete for a beach day, and then BAM—Fast and Furious Tampa edition. Deadass, this is the kind of stuff you tell your grandkids about.

### That’s So Tampa Bay

No because, seriously, the Howard Frankland? That bridge is already a nightmare during rush hour. Traffic is always backed up, people are going 80 in a 60, it's just pure chaos sometimes. So to add a police chase *and* flying weed to the mix? That’s Tampa Bay, bro — sunshine, storms, and we're not moving. It just adds another layer to our daily commute drama.

* A high-speed chase happened on the Howard Frankland Bridge. * The suspect tossed a bag of marijuana out the window during the chase. * Florida Highway Patrol arrested the man.

This isn't just a wild story; it's another reminder of the craziness we navigate every single day just trying to get from Tampa to Pinellas County. Like we don't have enough to worry about with the insurance crisis and the summer storms rolling in. Stay safe out there, people, and keep your eyes peeled for more than just bad drivers on the Howard Frankland.

Gabi Cruz-Menéndez, out.

The crew on *The Morning Wire* is definitely going to be talking about this one — catch them live at mornings.live.

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