NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – Law enforcement officials from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office and New Port Richey Police Department responded to Gulf Middle School today after receiving reports of a possible weapon on campus.
The school was placed on controlled campus status as a precaution while a thorough search was conducted.
After a comprehensive investigation, deputies determined that there was no weapon present and no immediate threats to the school.
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Gulf Middle School has since resumed its normal operations.
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