Bomb threat at Venice High was a hoax, police say

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A bomb threat against Venice High School Monday morning was a hoax, the Venice Police Department said.Officers responding to the incident determined the threat was not credible and there is no active bomb threat, the department said on social media. A false report, often called “swatting,” involves deliberately making a false emergency report to trigger a law enforcement response. Under Florida law, intentionally making a false bomb report is a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.“Always say something if you see or hear anything concerning by calling 911 or notifying a school staff person or police officer,” Venice Police said on Facebook.