ORLANDO, Fla. — An email threatening bombs in schools and demanding Bitcoin payment was sent to 47 counties in Florida, prompting an investigation by the FBI and Homeland Security.
The email, which was distributed to over 40 school districts in Florida, claimed that bombs had been placed in schools and demanded payment in Bitcoin.
Authorities said an investigation is ongoing, but they consider the threat to be a non-credible hoax.
Local law enforcement officers are aware of the situation and are working closely with federal agencies to address the incident.
School resource officers and deputies around Central Florida have been informed about the email and are monitoring the situation.
Seminole and Brevard counties both confirmed they received the threat.
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