Vice President Mike Pence has departed Sanibel to head back to D.C.

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You may notice traffic get a little crowded this afternoon. Vice President Mike Pence headed back to Washington today making his way by motorcade from Sanibel to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

Pence and his wife arrived in Sanibel last Thursday for their Easter vacation.

A temporary flight restriction was issued over RSW from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday with Air Force Two departing during that time.

To view the latest details on arrivals and departures at RSW, click here.

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