CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A 'non-credible' bomb threat emailed to several school districts across Florida, including Putnam County and Clay County, spurred schools to take extra safety measures on Wednesday.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, several Florida school districts received emails that explosives were placed inside schools across the state.
Right now, law enforcement said the threats have been deemed non-credible, but added the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating because the threats are now under state jurisdiction.
PCSO said the emails were sent from a group that wanted to be publically identified, but did not give any further details on a possible suspect or suspects.
Deputies said parents and guardians in Putnam County were notified of emergency procedures that were in place at schools due to the threat. PCSO said it's ensured schools are safe.
The Clay County District Schools Police Department said Wednesday that it was investigating the same threat, and added extra safety measures were in place at schools Wednesday "out of an abundance of caution."
This is a developing story.
