Lake City police give all clear after suspicious item found

LAKE CITY, Fla. — Update 8:05 a.m.: According to LCPD, the area has been cleared.

Lake City Police says there is heavy law enforcement in the area of Olustee Park and Columbia County Court House.

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According to LCPD, the area is blocked off due to a suspicious item.

Police are waiting for the arrival of hazmat.

It is asked to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

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