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TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers, along with Tampa Police Department officers, successfully shut down a planned street takeover event in Tampa early this morning. Acting on advance information, law enforcement responded to three locations where the takeover was expected to occur: Busch Blvd. and Florida Ave., the Temple Terrace Winn Dixie on U.S. Hwy 301, and Fletcher Ave. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. READ: Electric Bicycle Rider Killed In St. Petersburg Crash Large crowds and vehicles had gathered at each location. Officers were able to prevent any street racing or dangerous dr…

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