ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — UPDATE 2:30 p.m.: Nothing suspicious was located. Publix and surrounding businesses are back open. Thank you to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Explosive Detection K9s for their assistance.
UPDATE 12 p.m.: Publix and surrounding businesses in Sawgrass Village have been evacuated. SJSO Bomb Squad and Explosive Detection K9s are on scene and investigating.
ORIGINAL STORY: St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bomb threat at Publix at Sawgrass Village. SJSO posted about the threat on its Facebook page just before 11 a.m. Monday. “This is an active investigation. Expect a large law enforcement presence. Please avoid the area,” the post states.
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