Bomb Threats Prompt Florida Publix Evacuations

On Monday, multiple Publix grocery stores in Florida, including locations in Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach, and St. Cloud, were evacuated due to bomb threats. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and St. Cloud Police Department coordinated the evacuations and investigations, utilizing bomb squads and explosive detection K9s. Despite the heightened police activity and large law enforcement presence, no threats were ultimately found, allowing normal operations to resume. Authorities advised the public to avoid the areas during the investigations. Updates on the situation were communicated through local news outlets and law enforcement social media channels. The investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the threats.