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Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

Suspected explosive device prompts evacuations on High Springs street

Residents near Northwest 242nd Street in High Springs were evacuated Wednesday evening after a homeowner discovered what appeared to be an old grenade on the property. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, and a bomb squad worked the scene around 8 p.m. The area was cleared and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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