Colonial High on lockdown due to anonymous tip about weapon on campus

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Colonial High School was placed on lockdown on Friday after school officials said they received an anonymous tip about someone with a gun on campus.

Officials with Orange County schools said a tip was made through the Fortify Florida app, and law enforcement was immediately notified.

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The school was immediately placed on lockdown and deputies began a search of the school.

During the search deputies were able to identify the student but no weapon was found.

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The lockdown was lifted just before 2 p.m.

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