Bomb scare closes Wilton Manors street; police say bags not explosive
Police determined the packages left outside two businesses were not explosive after Northeast 26th Street was closed for several hours, and one person was taken into custody.
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Police determined the packages left outside two businesses were not explosive after Northeast 26th Street was closed for several hours, and one person was taken into custody.
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