Students returns to classroom after evacuation due to police activity

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — 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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