Pasco County, FL – Seven Springs Middle School was temporarily placed on controlled campus status Monday after reports suggested a student might have a weapon, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded quickly to the school, located in New Port Richey, after receiving the report. According to officials, the student in question was located without incident, and no weapon was found.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that at no point was there an active threat to students or staff. “There is no safety threat to Seven Springs Middle School and normal operations have been resumed,” the agency said in a statement.
The brief lockdown was enacted out of what authorities described as “an abundance of caution.” Classes and daily activities continued after deputies confirmed the situation was resolved.
The incident highlights how law enforcement and schools are responding swiftly to potential safety reports in the wake of heightened concerns across Florida campuses.
Parents and guardians were not required to pick up students early, and the school day continued as scheduled once the controlled status was lifted.
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