Central Florida congressmen receive suspicious packages amid nationwide reports

Suspicious packages sent to multiple Central Florida congressional offices

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By Jake Jordan

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several congressional offices have reported receiving suspicious packages as similar incidents are investigated across the country.

UPDATE 3:52 PM

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto has independently confirmed to Channel 9 that his office also received a suspicious package similar to those sent to other elected officials across the country.

See his statement below:

UPDATE 3:33 PM

Officials are examining the package and the substance found inside it. The office was evacuated as a precaution, and Frost previously said he and his staff are safe.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Central Florida congressmen receive suspicious packages amid nationwide reports Suspicious packages sent to multiple Central Florida congressional offices

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office evacuated after suspicious package received Frost says he and his staff are safe as law enforcement investigates

ORIGINAL STORY

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost’s Orlando office was evacuated after receiving a suspicious package.

Frost said the package appeared similar to suspicious packages reported at other offices across the country.

The U.S. Capitol Police and Orlando Police Department were notified and are responding.

Frost said he and his staff are safe and are cooperating with law enforcement as authorities investigate.

No additional details about the package have been released.

Channel 9 crews are on their way, and we’ll continue updating this story as more information becomes available.

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