Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations at Florida, Georgia Schools

On Tuesday, bomb threats led to the evacuation of schools in Crestview, Florida, and Jackson County, Georgia. At Lakewood Christian School in Crestview, multiple agencies including the Crestview Police Department, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, and others responded to an emailed bomb threat, evacuating students to a nearby public school and closing Old Bethel Road. After thorough searches involving bomb-sniffing dogs and specialized detection systems, authorities determined the threat was a hoax and found no explosive devices. Similarly, East Jackson High School in Georgia was evacuated following a written bomb threat; students and staff were relocated to the stadium for dismissal while the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office investigated. Both incidents caused road closures and cancellations of after-school activities as a precaution. Investigations into the origins of these threats remain ongoing, with officials emphasizing the safety of students and staff throughout the responses.