Hazmat Response at Miramar School After Student Brings Pills

A hazmat situation unfolded at Whispering Pines Center in Miramar after a student brought a sealed bag of unbroken pills to the school, leading to reports of mild illness among several students and staff. Emergency responders, including the Broward Sheriff's Office hazmat team, assessed the situation, with initial tests indicating that the substances were non-hazardous. No individuals required hospitalization, although four adults and two students experienced symptoms like nausea and lightheadedness. The school was placed on secure status while the investigation continued, and the student responsible will face appropriate consequences. Authorities are working to determine the nature of the pills, but police confirmed there is no current threat to safety. The situation was described as under control, and no further adverse effects are expected.