CLEARED: APD investigates bomb threat at Santa Fe High School

Release from Alachua Police Department

Updated at 3:10 p.m.

ALACHUA, Fla. – A thorough search of Santa Fe High School has been completed and no bomb or suspicious devices were located on campus.

The school has resumed normal operations.

At this time, the incident appears to be related to the recent swatting calls that have occurred throughout Alachua County. The investigation remains ongoing.

We appreciate the cooperation and patience of students, parents, staff, and the community while first responders worked to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Original report

Officers from the Alachua Police Department, along with assistance from the High Springs Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, are currently on the scene at Santa Fe High School in reference to an anonymous caller reporting that a bomb had been placed at a specific location on campus.

Students have been secured in a safe location, and the school has been placed on lockdown. A thorough search of the campus will be conducted with the assistance of a bomb detection K-9 from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

This is an ongoing incident and may cause delays. No one is permitted on school property at this time. We ask that you refrain from responding to the campus as we work to ensure the safety of students, staff, and first responders.