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NEW VIDEO: Leon County Schools, Sheriff's Office address increased reports of possible school threats

Superintendent Rocky Hanna held a conference call with high and middle school principals Friday morning
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Leon County School District along with the Leon County Sheriff's Office are working to address the recent increase in reports of possible school threats. Watch video of Friday's news conference by clicking play above.

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Superintendent Hanna holds a conference call

Friday morning, Superintendent Rocky Hanna held a conference call with all of the district's high and middle school principals along with Sheriff Walt McNeil to talk about the dramatic increase in reports and rumors of school threats in Leon County.

Earlier in the week, the district and sheriff's office responded to nonspecific threats being made to schools throughout the State of Florida and Leon County. Watch our report on the response at Rickards High School in the video below:

School districts hike security measures following uptick in possible school threats

ABC 27 has been tracking alleged threats and responses in Florida and Georgia in recent days. Learn more about what districts are dealing with here.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, Leon County Schools Superintendent Rocky Hanna and other local officials will address the increased reports of possible school threats and the serious penalties for individuals involved Friday afternoon. ABC 27 plans to be there when they speak.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.