Bomb squad clears suspicious device in Orlando

Area near OBT and Gore Street reopens

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police cleared a busy intersection Friday morning after a suspicious device was reported at a 7-Eleven.

Police taped off the area around Orange Blossom Trail and Gore Street, just south of State Road 408.

The bomb squad investigated the device, and the area was given the all clear hours later. It’s not known what the device was.

“UPDATE: The suspicious package has been cleared. All roadways are now back open. Thank you for your patience,” OPD tweeted.

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