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Lockdown lifted following school threat at Bishop Verot

The Lee County Sheriff's Office says Bishop Verot Catholic High School is currently on lockdown; however there is no credible threat to the school or students.
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Update 11:54A:

According to a notice from Bishop Verot Catholic High School, the school has received an all clear from the Lee County Sheriff's Office and an anonymous threat has been deemed non-credible.

Law enforcement will remain on campus for the remainder of the day.

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Original Reporting:

The Lee County Sheriff's Office says Bishop Verot Catholic High School is currently on lockdown; however there is no credible threat to the school or students.

Deputies say all students and staff are safe.

FOX 4 has obtained an email sent to parents Tuesday morning, attributing the lockdown to an anonymous call from someone making a threat to the school:

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Multiple units are on scene investigating.