3 p.m. Update:
OCALA, Fla. — Police said no bomb was found at the Walmart Supercenter.
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Ocala police said the Marion County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad has cleared the building.
There were no reported injuries.
Detectives will continue to investigate the incident.
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Ocala police are advising residents to avoid a Walmart Supercenter after a bomb threat on Sunday.
Police said officers arrived at the Walmart on East Silver Springs Boulevard. for the call.
There is a significant amount of first responders at the scene.
Ocala police said the building is being evacuated.
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Police are continuing to investigate.
Channel 9 will provide updates on this story as it becomes available.
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OPD has responded to the Walmart Supercenter, located at 4980 E Silver Springs Blvd., due to a bomb threat. There is a significant presence of first responders. Please avoid the area. The building is being evacuated and the investigation is ongoing.
— Ocala Police (@ocalapd) January 7, 2024
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