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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

Bomb threat prompts lockdown at Santa Fe High School in Alachua

An anonymous caller reported Tuesday that a bomb had been placed at a specific location on the Santa Fe High School campus, prompting authorities from multiple agencies to respond. Students were moved to a secure location while the school was placed on lockdown, and officers from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deployed a bomb-detection K-9 to search the building. No one was allowed on school property during the investigation.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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