Florida Colleges and Universities Face Hoax Active Shooter Threats
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The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus was put on lockdown after a 911 call reporting an active shooter, which is now believed to be a hoax. Similar situations unfolded in several other colleges around Florida. Classes were cancelled for the rest of the day, and students were evacuated. The sheriff's department is investigating the source of the calls and is working with other agencies to prevent such incidents in the future.
- 'All-Clear' given at USF Sarasota-Manatee after apparent hoax WWSB
- False active shooter reports lead to lockdowns across Florida colleges WESH 2 Orlando
- 6 Florida schools, including USF Sarasota-Manatee, receive hoax threat Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- 'Swatting' incidents create scares at FIU, 2 other college campuses WPLG Local 10
- Area Schools, Universities Dealing With Fake Active Shooter Calls BocaNewsNow.com
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