TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue battled a two-alarm structure fire Wednesday on West Kennedy Boulevard at South Westland Avenue, shutting the roadway in both directions as crews worked the scene, the department said.

Firefighters said there were no reported injuries among civilians, students, or firefighters at the scene.

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Tampa Fire Rescue

Both directions of West Kennedy Boulevard remain closed near the intersection, and crews are asking the public to please avoid the area.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Tampa Fire Rescue

Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota as protesters demand arrest over alleged war crimes

Yoav Gallant spoke at a ticketed event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, while protesters outside denounced his wartime actions and called for accountability.

Former Israeli defense minister speaks in Sarasota as protesters demand arrest