ANOTHER RUMOR OF VIOLENCE REPORTED AT CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

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Rumors are again circulating at Coral Shores High School regarding a threat of violence.
It’s the second such threat that students say are being rumored on social media platforms. In a Facebook post Friday afternoon, school officials said the high school has not received a threat, but kids are reporting rumors in their chats.
“We take this very seriously and are investigating with the sheriff’s office,” the post read.
Escalating rumors of violence between students circulated on social media on May 12 and it left the halls of Coral Shores High School largely empty on May 13. According to the school and the sheriff, the perceived threat was unsubstantiated.
Those with any information are asked to use the text tip line at 305-432-3364.
A senior parade is set to begin today at 5 p.m. from Treasure Village Montessori, as vehicles and floats will travel to Coral Shores High School.
This story will be updated as more becomes available.

Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures in Western New York. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 5-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club. When he's not working, he's busy chasing his son, Lucas, around the house and enjoying time with family.