Students returns to classroom after evacuation due to police activity

The Cocoa Beach Police Department said Tuesday afternoon that the school has been cleared and students are safe to return to classrooms.

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The school will send updates to parents with any additional changes to the student’s schedules.

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The Cocoa Beach Police Department said Tuesday afternoon that it has evacuated students from Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School as a precaution due to a suspicious incident.

Police said students are safe and do not need to be picked up.

CBPD said to avoid the Minutemen Causeway area due to police activity.

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Officers said they are making significant progress in ensuring the safety of the high school and it is expected to resume shortly.

Channel 9 is working to gather more information, and it will provide updates on Eyewitness News, beginning at 4 p.m.

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