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Bomb threat at Martin County High School prompts evacuation, law enforcement response

A bomb threat sent via email prompted a full evacuation of Martin County High School and a comprehensive search by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the high school said in a post to Facebook
Martin County High School, Aug. 24, 2023
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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — Martin County High School was evacuated Thursday after a bomb threat was sent to the school via email.

"Please be advised that there is an increased law enforcement presence on campus in response to a bomb threat that was sent in via email this afternoon," the school said in a Facebook post.

All students and staff were evacuated from campus buildings while the Martin County Sheriff's Office conducts a comprehensive search of the property. Willoughby Boulevard is closed northbound near the school.

The school said students and staff remain safe and that it will provide an update once new information is available.

This is a developing story.