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UPDATE: Atlantic High in Port Orange lifts lockdown, no weapon found

Normal school day has resumed, district says

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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One Port Orange high school was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after Volusia County School officials say there were rumors of a weapon on campus.

As of noon Wednesday, the school district said the lockdown had been lifted and no weapon was found.

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Law enforcement was on the scene around 10 a.m. Officials said it did not appear to be a valid threat.

VCPS said the school day resumed as usual. There will be additional law enforcement presence on campus as a precaution.


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