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Orange County deputy among 281 arrested in Polk County prostitution and human trafficking operation
By Katherine Langford
New Smyrna Beach middle school cleared after potential threat investigation
Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN
Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.
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Police say an investigation into a possible threat involving New Smyrna Beach Middle School found no credible threat.The New Smyrna Beach Police Department said it received the report through the FortifyFL reporting system Thursday night. Officers investigated the report and determined there was no credible threat.The department emphasized that it takes all reports involving school safety seriously and will continue working with law enforcement and school district partners to keep students and staff safe.Police did not provide further details about the nature of the reported threat or what investigators reviewed. Channel 9 will continue to provide updates as they come in.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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