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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The lockdown at @SharksAHS has been lifted. The normal school day has resumed. No weapon was found. As a precaution, there is additional law enforcement on campus.
— Volusia County Schools (@volusiaschools) December 16, 2020
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.