The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Thursday morning that the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee received a bomb threat overnight.
Authorities investigated the threat by sweeping the Capitol by LE & explosive-detecting K9′s.
No explosive devices were found and nothing suspicious was identified.
The threat prompted a temporary closure for Capitol employees Thursday, out of an abundance of caution, but has since reopened to employees, the FDLE said.
Officials are reminding the public to report any suspicious activity by calling 1-800-FLA-SAFE.
Out of an abundance of caution, Florida’s Capitol is closed to employees until 9 a.m. today. A bomb threat was made re: Florida Capitol overnight. Capitol Complex has been swept by LE & explosive detecting K-9’s. No explosive devices were found & nothing suspicious identified.
— FDLE (@fdlepio) January 21, 2021
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