WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Dr. John Long Middle School was temporarily placed on a controlled campus status earlier today as a precautionary measure while deputies investigated a report of an unauthorized juvenile on school grounds.
The investigation concluded that the juvenile was not present on campus, and the school has resumed normal operations.
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Law enforcement presence remains heightened at the school to ensure the continued safety and security of students and staff.
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