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Authorities respond to bomb threats at The Bolles School, Axson and R.L. Brown elementary schools

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was on scene Wednesday, giving Bolles the "all clear" at approximately 1:30 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Authorities are investigating a bomb threat at The Bolles School main campus in Jacksonville's San Jose area, after receiving the all-clear around 1:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was on scene at 7400 San Jose Blvd., the school confirmed. Students and staff had evacuated both campuses.

Two elementary schools —  J. Allen Axson and R.L. Brown — also received bomb threats Wednesday. Both received the "all clear." The schools received the following call from the school:

"Hello families of J. Allen Axson and R.L. Brown Elementary Schools. This is Duval County Public Schools calling. First, I want to assure you that all students and staff are safe. Again, all students and staff are safe. However, in the last few minutes, we did receive a telephone bomb threat at both schools. In an abundance of caution, we are evacuating both schools at this time. In a situation like this, we ask that you refrain from coming the schools at this time. Again, we ask that you do not come to the school at this time. We will keep you updated as we get more information."

This story is developing.

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